COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION COORDINATOR (PROMOTIONAL) bei City of Montebello, CA
City of Montebello, CA · Montebello, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Montebello
About the Department
This is promotional-only recruitment. This opportunity is open exclusively to current employees of City of Montebello who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
This recruitment will close on September 18, 2025. It's encouraged for interested applicants to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice once enough qualified applications have been received for this position. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process. This job posting may be closed at any time without notice.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Community Risk Reduction Coordinator performs a variety of professional duties including developing and providing community risk reduction education, awareness, and injury prevention programs for schools, businesses, children, adolescents, and adults. Work is performed with considerable independence. Completes Work in the areas of public speaking and instruction to promote safety in the community, such as the community risk reduction education program (e.g., fire safety, injury prevention wildland fire protection and emergency preparedness); will perform, use strategic planning to define the mission and goals for a local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program functions and responsibilities, and to perform related work as required.
This recruitment will close on September 18, 2025. It's encouraged for interested applicants to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice once enough qualified applications have been received for this position. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process. This job posting may be closed at any time without notice.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Community Risk Reduction Coordinator performs a variety of professional duties including developing and providing community risk reduction education, awareness, and injury prevention programs for schools, businesses, children, adolescents, and adults. Work is performed with considerable independence. Completes Work in the areas of public speaking and instruction to promote safety in the community, such as the community risk reduction education program (e.g., fire safety, injury prevention wildland fire protection and emergency preparedness); will perform, use strategic planning to define the mission and goals for a local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program functions and responsibilities, and to perform related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a professional, non-sworn classification in the Fire Department. The incumbent reports to the Assistant Fire Chief, Assistant Director and/or designee supervisor. The Community Risk Reduction Coordinator performs duties to support the Fire Department. The Community Risk Reduction Coordinator is subject to recall at any time and may be required to be on duty for any reasonable combination of hours in emergencies and may be assigned any necessary work duty.
Position Duties
ESENTIAL DUTIES
This position will serve as a liaison with public safety agencies, city divisions and private entities to ensure community preparedness through facilitation and instruction of various programs. The following duties represent the principal job duties: conduct community education and risk reduction programs and training classes for County representatives, first responders, city/town staff, and community members including diverse audiences of all ages, abilities, cultures and backgrounds. Schedule community risk reduction education programs and events for cities/towns, schools, businesses, places of worship, neighborhood groups and other community organizations. Assist with planning, organizing and coordinating community education and risk reduction programs, events and services. Train and lead members of the community in responding to an emergency or disaster situation. An emergency response team can prepare the community for potential crises by training volunteers, developing an emergency response plan, and reviewing the equipment necessary to respond to a crisis. Assist with revising and updating elements of community education and risk reduction programs and services, including PowerPoint presentations, resource materials, pamphlets, course outlines and handouts. Respond to requests from schools, businesses, organizations and the public for fire safety, injury prevention and community preparedness information, literature and materials; attend meetings, trainings and conferences to promote the Department’s community safety, injury prevention, wellness, wildfire protection and preparedness programs. Monitor inventory of props, materials and equipment and prepare and organize required supplies for scheduled events, trainings, programs and meetings.
This position will serve as a liaison with public safety agencies, city divisions and private entities to ensure community preparedness through facilitation and instruction of various programs. The following duties represent the principal job duties: conduct community education and risk reduction programs and training classes for County representatives, first responders, city/town staff, and community members including diverse audiences of all ages, abilities, cultures and backgrounds. Schedule community risk reduction education programs and events for cities/towns, schools, businesses, places of worship, neighborhood groups and other community organizations. Assist with planning, organizing and coordinating community education and risk reduction programs, events and services. Train and lead members of the community in responding to an emergency or disaster situation. An emergency response team can prepare the community for potential crises by training volunteers, developing an emergency response plan, and reviewing the equipment necessary to respond to a crisis. Assist with revising and updating elements of community education and risk reduction programs and services, including PowerPoint presentations, resource materials, pamphlets, course outlines and handouts. Respond to requests from schools, businesses, organizations and the public for fire safety, injury prevention and community preparedness information, literature and materials; attend meetings, trainings and conferences to promote the Department’s community safety, injury prevention, wellness, wildfire protection and preparedness programs. Monitor inventory of props, materials and equipment and prepare and organize required supplies for scheduled events, trainings, programs and meetings.
Community Outreach Programs:
- Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
- Stop the Bleed (Active shooter incidents)
- Sidewalk CPR o Ready! Set! GO!
- Cannabis Educational Prevention Program
- Life safety, terrorism-related and all hazard training curriculum development.
- Public Education and Public Service Announcements (PSA)
- Assist with Community Risk Assessments to identify gaps in service requiring development and implementation of new and/or additional risk reduction campaigns.
- Assistance with Fire Community Risk Reduction Programs.
- Public Information Officer (PIO) assignments, as needed
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience:
Any combination of education, training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities to qualify for the position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: AA/AS Degree or higher in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field is highly desirable.
Experience: A minimum of two years of experience in a municipal fire department is highly desirable. Prior experience in fire and emergency service work is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certification:
Licenses: Possession of a California State driver’s license Class C
Certifications: Possession of American Red Cross First Aid, American Red Cross or American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Possession of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Manager Certificate, highly desirable.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of:
- Basic techniques of researching, collecting and compiling information and data. Local, State, and Federal laws, regulations and standards related to community risk reduction education programs and services.
- Government agencies and community organizations programs, services and resources, particularly those that serve high-risk, vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Knowledge of crisis management principles.
- Knowledge of critical incident stress management principles.
- Knowledge of all the basic tenets of emergency management, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
- Knowledge of interagency and community-wide participation in planning, coordination and management functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities.
Ability to:
- Effectively accomplish the goals and objectives of any emergency management program.
- Use various media, technology, communication and dissemination techniques and methods to communicate.
- Speak effectively before diverse audiences for the purpose of providing information, education and training.
- Communicate professionally and maintain harmonious working relationships with both individuals and groups contacted in the course of work.
- Adapt to situations, evaluate problems, explore alternatives and make sound decisions.
- Demonstrate professional discretion in political environments and maintain a calm and professional demeanor in difficult situations.
- This position requires evenings and weekends work schedule.
- Learn and perform special assignments as directed.
- Abide by City and Department Policies and Procedures.
- Effectively represent the fire service functions of the Department with the public.
- Establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to work well with a diverse population.
- Other duties as assigned.
