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Life Safety Education Specialist

Fairfax County Government
$54,330.43 - $90,550.51 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, child care, retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
Sep 06, 2025
Job Announcement Under general supervision, develops, implements, and presents educational programs dealing with community risk reduction topics involving the Fire and Rescue Department. Delivers focused community risk reduction and life safety education programs to populations including preschool children and staff, parents, senior program staff and senior adults. Develops, produces, and updates curriculum for educational programs. Schedules presentations for educational programs and coordinates field personnel to assist with presentations. Provides written responses to inquiries related to all programs. Produces monthly reports and brochures. Researches opportunities for funding. Maintains data for all types of presentations and evaluation of program effectiveness. Conducts annual evaluations of programs to measure the overall effectiveness and plan for future development. Orders and maintains inventory for materials used by the Life Safety and Community Risk Reduction sections. This position may require availability during evening and weekend hours to support the program needs and mission. Note: The salary offer for the position will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($54,330.43 to $72,440.58) and will NOT exceed the midpoint rate of the advertised compensation range. Personnel regulation rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees. Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Conducts fire safety and injury prevention programs for preschool children and senior adults; Revises specific educational programs to relate to the needs of the target audience; Designs and produces materials to be used in delivery of educational programs; Conducts annual evaluation to measure effectiveness of programs; Responds to citizen inquiries relating to educational programs; Keeps abreast of current trends in life safety education. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Knowledge of principles and methodologies associated with the delivery of educational programs; Skill in the use and care of various audio-visual equipment; Ability to speak effectively before public groups; Ability to target presentations to the level of the audience; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Ability to employ statistical methodologies to monitor effectiveness of programs; Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, private organizations and citizens. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong communication skills: comfortable speaking to large and small groups. Educational experience: teaching or training experience with diverse age groups (preschool, older adults, etc.). Outreach experience: prior work experience delivering safety programs to children, older adults, and high-risk populations). Knowledge or training in CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed, and Opioid overdose response. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Driver's license (required) NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, sanctions screening and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during presentations, events, and site visits. Must be able to lift and transport educational materials, display items, and equipment (typically up to 50 lbs.) All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-SP1