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Life Safety Education Specialist

Employer: Fairfax County Government
Location: FAIRFAX (EJ28), VA
Salary: $42,146.42 - $70,244.10 Annually
Closing date: Mar 29, 2019

Industry: Government and Public Services, State & Local
Function: Administrative
Hours: Full Time
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

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Develops, implements, and presents educational programs dealing with life safety issues for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department's Life Safety Education section. Other duties include:

Delivers presentation programs to preschool children, preschool program staff, parents, senior program staff and senior adults.
Schedules presentations for educational programs and coordinates field personnel to assist with presentations.
Writes responses to inquiries relating to program, monthly reports, brochures, and researches funding sources.
Maintains database for all types of presentations and evaluation of program effectiveness.
Develops, produces, and updates curriculum for educational programs.
Orders and maintains inventory for materials used by the Every Step of the Way program.
Conducts annual evaluation of program to measure the overall effectiveness and plan for future development.

Schedule: This is a 40 hour a week regular position. The incumbent will have to work occasional evenings and weekends for presentation and/or fairs. Employment Standards MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:A valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite software, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience planning, implementing and presenting educational programs.
Experience working with preschool or elementary school age children.
Experience working with older adults.
Experience developing and delivering educational programs to high risk populations.
Experience administering fire safety education programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift and carry equipment weighting up to 50 lbs.; ability to stoop and bend for presentations and the ability to work with arms extended over the head for long periods of time for puppet shows. All duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info

Website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
Location: 12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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