Fire Community Preparedness Instructor (Grant Funded)

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Fire Community Preparedness Instructor to fill one (1) vacancy in the Special Services Division of the Fire Department. The Special Services Division, also known as the City of Riverside's Office of Emergency Management (OEM), administers a comprehensive all-hazards community-based emergency management program. The eligibility list established may be used to fill any upcoming vacancy within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Fire Community Preparedness Instructor is responsible for performing community preparedness education activities and the City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program with the Fire Department; to design and administer training curriculum; to train and educate residents with skills to cope with the aftermath of a disaster; and to do related work as required.
This position is grant-funded and therefore contingent on the renewal of the award.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and administer the Fire Department's training curriculum for their emergency and disaster preparedness programs.
• Participate in disaster drills and exercises.
• Respond to emergency incidents and supervise/direct volunteers.
• Participate in public education programs, including preparation and distribution of informational materials and presentation of programs to interested or target groups.
• Develop and coordinate all community & neighborhood based preparedness planning activities.
• Plan and conduct CERT recruitment.
• Plan, conduct and coordinate basic training and refresher courses.
• Plan and coordinate work details and special events.
• Maintain existing list or database of CERT members through e-mail correspondence, written notices, newsletters and personal contact.
• Provide programmatic support including computer database maintenance and record keeping, trouble-shooting program or team issues, short term and mid-range planning activities, organizing meeting and training activities, and inventory and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Plan and coordinate outreach activities including the development of newsletters and presentations, organizing and delivering public displays and public presentations, and organizing and conducting public emergency preparedness training activities.
• Plan, coordinate, develop and maintain CERT deployment procedures, policies, and guides.
• Plan, coordinate, and maintain the Ready Riverside website and social media.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• General principles and practices related to fire safety and regulations.
• Applicable software programs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Emergency preparedness and community relations.
• Proper grammar, editing and proofreading skills.

Ability to:

• Learn and effectively apply fire prevention and fire investigation methods, practices, and techniques.
• Present ideas and concepts effectively and persuasively in speaking before large and small groups.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with department managers and supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.
• Work well independently and prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Work effectively with various constituents and a broad and diverse customer base.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Option I

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Emergency Management, Communications or a related field.

Experience: One year of experience in the coordination and administration of community education activities, preferably related to fire or emergency response programs.

Completion of certification programs or courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Incident Command Systems (ICS) is highly desirable.

Option II

Education: An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Emergency Management, Communications or a related field.

Experience: Three years of experience in the coordination and administration of community education activities, preferably related to fire or emergency response programs.

Completion of certification programs or courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Incident Command Systems (ICS) is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Medical Category: Group 1

Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Within 6 months of hire date completion of the following:

• FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 and FEMA Professional Development Series
• Completion of CERT Train-the-Trainer and CERT Program Manager
• Completion of FEMA EMI Basic Academy

Selection Process:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level I includes Para-Professional and Supervisory classifications (Non-exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans(family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs = 128 hrs., 10+ yrs = 168 hrs.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following page: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/ about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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