Community Risk Reduction Specialist I

Be part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of our residents every day. Together, let's shape a brighter future for our community!

Hourly Wage: $27.81

Job Summary:

Assists in fire prevention, risk reduction and public education activities throughout the City and within the Fire Department. Utilizes data to help plan targeted educational activities. Work is performed under general supervision with limited instruction and requires initiative and independent judgement. Works with social media and the City Public Safety PIO to distribute public education information. This position reports directly to the Community Risk Reduction Division Manager.

Job Specifications:

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a fire department or other emergency services agency;
• High school diploma or GED required;
• College graduate from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree (AA or AS) in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, or other related field; or a two-year technical certificate in a related approved field, preferred;
• Bachelors degree preferred;
• Community Risk Reduction experience, preferred;
• Teaching or Instructor experience, preferred;
• Analyst experience, preferred.

Licensing and Certification:

• Must possess a valid Idaho Class D driver’s license;
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain (Incident Command System) ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certificates within 18 months of hire;
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain Child Passenger Seat Technician certification within 12 months of hire;
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain CPR Instructor certification with 12 months of hire;
• Obtain Fire Service Instructor I certificate of completion meeting NFPA 1041, Chapter 4, within 24 months of hire;
• Obtain Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist certification within 18 months of hire;
• Obtain Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I certification within 18 months of hire.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

City of Meridian is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

The City of Meridian is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. This includes, but is not limited to, H-1B and F-1 visa categories. Candidates must possess valid work authorization in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship.