KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Extensive working knowledge of both traditional and non-traditional recruitment.
• Experience planning, participating in, and executing diversity programs and events.
• Knowledge and experience working with small, minority and women business enterprises and programs.
• Knowledge of governmental procurement methods, regulations, and procedures.
• Must demonstrate good, effective communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use good judgment and demonstrate good decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact courteously and professionally, and work effectively, with women and minority communities, other employees, County partners, businesses and the general public.
• Ability to write, prepare and present comprehensive reports, information and ideas clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability and experience preparing and delivering effective presentations in both small and large forums, and at public and private meetings and events.
  Ability to effectively use a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft Office products.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited two-year college or university with a degree in public administration, business administration, business management, human resources, or a related field, and have a minimum of two (2) years’ responsible experience in teaching, mentoring, recruitment, or public relations, or teaching recruits at a public safety entity regarding Emergency Medical Services.

• Licensed in the State of Florida as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or paramedic.
• Valid Certificate of Compliance as outlined in the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal Uniform Fire Safety Rules and Standards Chapter 69A-37.

A comparable amount of related training and experience beyond the required minimum two (2) years may be substituted for the degree requirement.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Conducts community and business outreach activities to inform and educate external stakeholders including minorities, women advocacy groups, and veterans about equal opportunity/affirmative action programs.
• Recruits, encourages individuals to apply and responds to inquiries from individuals seeking employment within PDRTP.
• Records, maintains, prepares and presents detailed monthly reports regarding data on PDRTP including but not limited to: recruits hired, community and business outreach, recruitment events, responses and outcomes.
• Manages, performs the duties of and implements the recruitment strategies for the Proactive Diversity Recruitment Training Program.
• Coordinates the PDRTP work assignments, activities, classes and events, along with the designated Fire Rescue representative(s).
• Coordinates the County’s diversity recruitment events with the Human Resources Division.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, internally and externally about the employment opportunities available to them in the Fire Rescue Division’s Proactive Diversity Recruitment Training Program.
• Serves as the lead staff and liaison between the Fire Rescue Division staff and the PDRTP trainees.
• Advises and mentors the PDRTP trainees on the County’s policies and procedures, workplace etiquette, personal development, teamwork and interpersonal relations.
• Coordinates and implements various plans of action, in conjunction with the Fire Rescue Division, to increase the number of employees hired and retained in the Fire Rescue Division.
• Assists the Deputy County Manager overseeing Public Safety with evaluating trainees’ performance, including attendance.
• Responds to inquiries from the general public regarding the PDRTP and/or other services provided by Public Safety.
• Prepares and maintains standard operating procedures, class requirements, trainee activities and assignments, and trainees’ status/progress.
• Establishes and maintains a professional and amicable relationship with the Fire Rescue Division and other County staff, various community members, women advocacy groups, organizations, relevant colleges, education and training institutions, Chambers, and the general public.
• Performs related duties as required.