Fire Community Preparedness Instructor

Job Description:

Fire Community Preparedness Instructor

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Fire Community Preparedness Instructor to fill one (1) vacancy within the Riverside Fire Department. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering fire and life safety education programs throughout the City of Riverside. The eligibility list established may be used to fill any upcoming vacancy within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Fire Community Preparedness Instructor performs community outreach, public education, and preparedness activities that support the Fire Department's mission of protecting life, property, and the environment. This position works with residents of all ages, schools, community organizations, businesses, public safety partners, City departments, and other stakeholders to promote fire safety, emergency preparedness, injury prevention, and disaster resilience.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver fire and life safety education programs for the community
• Conduct educational presentations and demonstrations for schools, senior groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and community events.
• Promote fire prevention, injury prevention, emergency preparedness, wildfire readiness, and community resilience initiatives.
• Participate in disaster drills, exercises, public safety events, and community outreach programs.
• Develop educational materials, presentations, brochures, newsletters, and digital content to support community risk reduction efforts.
• Collaborate with schools, community organizations, public safety agencies, healthcare partners, and other City departments to advance public safety education programs.
• Plan and coordinate community preparedness training, workshops, and special events.
• Maintain records, databases, and program statistics related to outreach and educational activities.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, and recognition activities.
• Support public information campaigns through the Department's website, social media platforms, and other communication channels.
• Assist with emergency operations and public information activities during incidents, disasters, and special events as assigned.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to community education and preparedness initiatives.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of fire prevention, fire and life safety education, and community risk reduction.
• Public outreach, community engagement, and educational program development.
• Emergency preparedness concepts and disaster resilience strategies.
• Applicable computer software and digital communication platforms.
• Public speaking techniques and presentation methods.
• Proper grammar, editing, and proofreading practices.

Ability to:

• Develop and deliver effective educational and training programs.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences.
• Present information confidently before large and small groups.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community members, schools, businesses, public agencies, and City staff.
• Organize and manage multiple projects and events simultaneously.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Education: An associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Communications or a related field. Additional professional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Two years of experience in education, training, public speaking, community outreach, communications, or related activities involving the development and delivery of information to diverse audiences.

Supplemental Information
Medical Category: Group 1

Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level I includes Para-Professional and Supervisory classifications (Non-exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost and is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans(family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $125 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs = 128 hrs., 10+ yrs = 168 hrs.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following page: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/ about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 8/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$65,100.00 - $79,152.00 Annually