Community Risk Reduction Specialist

Description

North Metro Fire Rescue District is now recruiting for the exciting position of Community Risk Reduction Specialist. This position has been posted to both internal and external candidates.  To be considered for this position, an application must be submitted online by 5 p.m. (MST) on November 14, 2025.

Under the general supervision of the Community Risk Reduction Lead, this position is responsible for implementing and presenting programs, information, and resources to reduce risk and enhance safety and health in the community. With guidance and direction from the Community Risk Reduction Lead, the CRR Specialist presents and helps coordinate medical and supportive care options and programs in accordance with the Collaborative Health Program for community members requiring assistance outside the general scope of first responders. The position utilizes incident data, generated from the Planning Captain, and guidance from the CRR Lead to deliver programs to systematically reduce social, community, and fire protection issues that contribute to a significant percentage of the district's emergency calls. The individual works under the general direction of the CRR Lead and may also assist with community outreach efforts, including but not limited to public education, social media content development, event coordination, media relations, and general fire district marketing.

2025 Full Salary Range :  $83,703 to $113,036 annually. 2025 Hiring range : $83,703 to $98,369. Pay is commensurate with applicable experience and qualifications.  This position typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule and requires additional hours to support special events or programs as needed.

North Metro Fire offers a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life, RHS contribution, 457 employer match, LTD / STD disability benefits, FPPA pension, onsite fitness center, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Refer to the benefits summary for further details .

Community Risk Reduction Specialist Hiring Process - Important Testing Dates :   (Dates are tentative and may change based on district needs.)

• Candidates must be available in person for testing on the following :
• Spark Hire Video Interview - Week of November 17, 2025
• In-person Assessment / In-person panel interview - Week of December 1, 2025

REPORTS TO : Community Risk Reduction Lead

DIRECT REPORTS :   None

FLSA STATUS :   This position is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

REQUISITION # :   2025-00015

The Equal Pay Act of 2021 requires North Metro Fire Rescue to notify all current employees of a new or vacant position that is a promotional opportunity. A “promotional opportunity” exists when North Metro Fire Rescue has or anticipates a vacancy in an existing or new position that could be considered a promotion for one or more of its current employees in terms of compensation, benefits, status, duties, or access to further advancement. This position  is not  covered by the North Metro Fire Rescue District Civil Service Committee.

The following duties and responsibilities are all essential functions of the position of Community Risk Reduction Specialist. They are not in order of importance or priority. Persons in this position must be able to perform all of the essential tasks required by the position. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. North Metro Fire Rescue District may modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

Community Risk Reduction and Public Education

Community Outreach and External Communications

Education – Associate’s degree with coursework in education, communications, program development, public health, nursing or fire science. Preferred : Bachelor’s degree, EMT Basic / Paramedic, or other medical or behavioral health certification.

Experience – Must have a minimum of five years of professional work experience as an EMT, paramedic, public fire and life safety education specialist, community risk reduction specialist, public information officer, OR community health or medical provider.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the necessary essential functions of the job may be considered.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS :

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Compensation details : 83703-113036 Yearly Salary

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