COORDINATOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES-CFD

Description:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Coordinator of Community Services

Chicago Fire Department

Number of Vacancies: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $138,612.00

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT CAREER SERVICE UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Under direction, the Coordinator of Community Services directs the activities of the Chicago Fire Department’s sworn staff engaged with community organizations to promote a positive image of the Fire Department and to promote fire and injury prevention programs, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists in the development and coordination of the Fire Safety course and the certification process for fire safety awareness, injury and hazard prevention provided to interested city residents and high-rise building property managers and their designees

• Develops fire safety awareness, injury and hazard prevention instructional modules and trains staff providing community outreach services

• Plans and implements the community outreach service programs educating residents on matters of fire safety awareness, injury and hazard prevention to Chicago residents

• Monitors education programs verifying that staff secure and maintain appropriate training certifications

• Ensures the public receives appropriate educational instructions and demonstrations on the proper installation, methods and procedures for child safety car seats to prevent injuries

• Oversees staff training and the delivery of interventionist counseling and referral services for juveniles suspected of setting fires

• Oversees the training of high-rise residential and commercial building managers and their designees to be educated and certified by the Fire Department as Fire Safety Directors responsible for promoting fire safety awareness, injury and hazard prevention and emergency evacuation plans to their building occupants

• Serves as liaison and networking resource to community groups and social service agencies in areas involving educational outreach and victim referral services for individuals affected from fires and accidents

• Attends meeting and community organizations as directed

• Prepares progress and activity reports

NOTE : The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Public Education

1010 S Clinton St

Chicago, Il 60607

Hours: Varies according to operational needs

THIS POSITION IS CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Career Service status as a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department PLUS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Fire Sciences or a directly related field, PLUS four (4) years of training, education or teaching work experience OR

· Career Service status as a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department PLUS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Fire Sciences or a directly related field, PLUS six (6) years of training, education or teaching work experience OR

· Career Service status as a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department PLUS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Fire Sciences or a directly related field, PLUS three (3) years of training, education or teaching work experience OR

· Ten (10) years as a Career Service uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department PLUS five (5) years of training, education or teaching work experience

A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous public speaking experience

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Previous supervisory experience

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.S.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from June 01, 2026, until 11:59p.m. CST on June 15, 2026. No exceptions will be made.