The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a Temporary CRR Specialist to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Community Risk Reduction division within the Fire Department.

The Temporary CRR Specialist earns a competitive salary of $20.17 - $21.84/hour, based on qualifications. We also offer access to the city's recreation fitness center and employee assistance program.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A TEMPORARY CRR SPECIALIST

Job Summary

The purpose of this class within the organization is to be an active member of the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) team. This class aids with car seat inspections, bike team events, maintains equipment, conduct courses for Stop the Bleed, CPR, First Aid, and AED, conduct fire prevention and injury prevention presentations at schools, daycares, businesses within the city, and for other city departments.

This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Essential Functions

• Schedule and staff bike team events; participate as a member of the Bike Team.
• Conduct bike maintenance; maintain and log medical bags & equipment.
• Conduct car seat inspections.
• Teach CPR, First Aid, AED, and Stop the Bleed courses and provide fire extinguisher, fire prevention, and injury prevention trainings/presentations to the community and other city departments.
• Schedule and conduct private ambulance inspections; maintain permit compliance for ambulance permits.
• Oversee department's smoke alarm program.
• Enter data post-events to track number of events, event attendance, type of event, and staff attendance.

Additional Duties

• Assist with departments fall prevention program by doing home inspections and presentations in the community.
• Create and conduct Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to be posted on social media and in the City.
• Operate an ambulance.
• Pull trailer with truck while loaded with equipment.
• Responsible for after-hour events for City Functions throughout the year.
• Conduct follow-up visits with participants in the Youth Fire-Setter Intervention Program.
• Partake in public relations events.
• Stay current with CRR trends.
• Performs related work as assigned.

For detailed information about this position, please review the attached job description.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of CRR, Fire, or EMS experience required.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• TCFP Firefighter Basic preferred.
• DSHS EMT-Basic required.
• TCFP Fire and Life Safety Educator certification required, or able to obtain within 1 year of employment
• Car Seat Technician required, or able to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Stop the Bleed Instructor required, or able to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• CPR Instructor required, or able to obtain within 3 months of employment.