City of Tucson

COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION MANAGER (#6479)

$32.15-$55.46 Hourly / $66,872.00-$115,356.80 Yearly
Salary Grade: 109


General Description

The Community Risk Reduction Manager will be responsible for the overall management and facilitation of the Community Risk Reduction efforts of the Tucson Fire Department, which includes the Department's public education and community outreach programs. The Community Risk Reduction Manager involves identifying and prioritizing the risk present in the community and then creating a plan or intervention to prevent or mitigate the loss of life and property that may result. 

Distinguishing Characteristics

Reports to: Assistant Chief.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal laws, guidance, directives, rules, and regulations that govern community risk reduction programs, risk prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery

Knowledge of governmental programs and functions Knowledge of grant programs related to Community Risk Reduction implementation

Skill in oral and written communications   

Skill in developing effective relationships with mutual interest organizations, individuals and stakeholders 

Ability to develop and promote a positive image and inform or influence specific audiences  

Ability to read, interpret, and applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations to plans, procedures, and program elements  

Ability to develop program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and five (5) years of directly related experience.

*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Environment/Working Conditions

Exposure to a standard office environment, including sitting, standing, viewing monitors, repetitive motions, talking, and listening. May occasionally drive for work-related duties outside of the office.

Physical Demand/Levels

This position would require the ability to Sit, Stand, Bend, Reach, View Monitors, Use Repetitive Motions, as well as Talking, Listening, Customer/Client Contact. Exerting up to 30lbs occasionally.

Background Check Requirement

Background check and/or Fingerprint clearance

Other Information

Department(s):   Fire

FLSA Status: Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 10

Occupation Group Description: Personnel

EEO Job Category Code: B

EEO Job Category Description: Professional

Organizational Level: Superintendent/Manager 

CCI: 8810

Bargaining Unit: No Representation

Driving Requirements

Driving Level: Secondary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted Class D – Driver

CDL Endorsements: N/A

Safety Sensitive (driving requirement): No

Job Description Disclaimer

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

CLASS: 6479; EST: 4/16/2020; REV: 4/16/2020;