JOB
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of building a safer, stronger, and more resilient community. By leading innovative Community Risk Reduction programs, empowering residents through education, and forging meaningful partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, and local organizations, you help reduce preventable emergencies before they happen. Whether you’re guiding public outreach efforts, shaping data-driven safety initiatives, or supporting communication during critical incidents, your work ensures that individuals and families have the knowledge, resources, and support they need to thrive. Every interaction becomes an opportunity to educate, uplift, and create lasting impact—one connection at a time.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience: Bachelor’s DegreePreferred: Public SafetyEmergency ManagementCommunications/Public RelationsEducationSocial WorkPublic HealthTwo (2) year of progressively responsible experience in community risk reduction, public education, outreach, fire/EMS, emergency management, or public information.Preferred QualificationsExperience leading programs, initiatives, or projects with measurable outcomes.Experience working within a Fire & EMS or public safety agency. Familiarity with Community Risk Reduction (CRR) principles and public safety education programs.Licenses and/or Certificates: N/APreferred: Fire & Life Safety Educator (FLSE)CPR/AED Instructor
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSStooping, walking, talking, sitting, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.Work is primarily performed indoors but requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONSThe position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.IMPORTANT NOTICES: Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.All positions are subject to emergency activation. As such, the terms and conditions of the specification, as outlined below, are subject to modification based on the needs of any emergency activation. In addition, some positions may require a special license, screening clearance, or other credential that may not be specifically listed in the class specification. The employee’s inability to obtain, or the loss of, any credential reasonably required to fulfill the essential job functions may disqualify an employee from continued employment. Charlotte County reserves the right to change class specifications, to meet operational needs, without prior notice. All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.
