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• General salary increases of 3.5%, effective December 20, 2026, and 3.5% effective December 19, 2027.
• Educational Incentive for completion of: 2.5% for an associate's degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, or 5% for a graduate degree.
• Annual Leave Redemption: The option to cash out up to 100 hours of total 208 hours of Annual Leave accrued per year after taking 80 hours of annual leave in the preceding twelve months.A candidate selected for this position will earn 208 hours per year increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Deferred Compensation: Section 457 Plan and/or 401(k) Shared Savings Plan with up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans: You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626.86 annually for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
• Bilingual Incentive: Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

• Manage, plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the operations, programs, and staff of the Fire Public Relations Office, including prioritizing work, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with Fire District communication objectives.
• Serve as a liaison and spokesperson for the Fire District by coordinating with the public, media outlets, government agencies, and partner organizations to disseminate accurate information regarding emergency incidents, safety initiatives, and Fire District operations.
• Develop, prepare, and distribute public information materials including press releases, media statements, website content, talking points for Fire Chief Officers, and other written communications to inform the public and stakeholders.
• Design, implement, and evaluate public relations campaigns and community outreach initiatives promoting fire prevention, safety education, recruitment awareness, and Fire District services through events, festivals, and digital platforms.
• Manage and oversee Fire District Volunteer Programs including smoke alarm installations, wildfire preparedness outreach, car seat safety programs, water safety initiatives, and other community risk reduction activities to ensure program effectiveness and participation.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with governmental agencies, community organizations, nonprofit partners, and other stakeholders to support Fire District programs, community engagement, and public safety initiatives.
• Plan, develop, and deliver community education programs and provide public relations and media training for Fire District personnel and staff from partner agencies.
• Develop policies, procedures, and operational recommendations for the Fire Public Relations Office and advise Fire District leadership on communication strategies and program priorities.
• Analyze, develop, and monitor the Fire Public Relations Office budget, including forecasting program costs, tracking expenditures, and preparing budget reports in coordination with Fire District management.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret narrative and statistical data related to public outreach programs, communication effectiveness, and volunteer initiatives; prepare reports and recommend program improvements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Administration, Business, or a related field; and,
• Two (2) years of recent, paid, and progressively responsible experience serving as a public information officer in the public sector or similar environment equivalent to that of an Agency Public Information Officer I.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Administration, Business, or a related field; and,
• Three (3) years of recent, paid, and progressively responsible experience serving as a public information officer in the public sector or similar environment equivalent to that of an Agency Public Information Officer II.

• Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
• Contingent upon position, supervisory experience may be required.
  
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.

• Some experience in emergency information or crisis communications.
  

• Media relations, news writing and production, and the operation and needs of the media industry;
• Media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform via written, oral, and visual media;
• The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rule of composition, and grammar;
• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction;
• Business software tools;
• Business office procedures, practices and protocols;
• Budget development including forecasting program costs, tracking expenditures and preparing budget reports.

• The Fire Protection District organization, operations, services, policies and procedures;
• How to establish community outreach initiatives and emergency information/crisis communications to promote fire prevention, safety education, recruitment awareness and Fire District services;
• Printing and print production;
• Graphic design;
• Photography and Video.

• Actively listen;
• Communicate orally and in writing, make public presentations to the media and other agency representatives on Agency issues and decisions;
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with media representatives, community organizations, staff, and volunteers;
• Plan, organize and establish goals and objectives;
• Exercise sound judgement and decision making;
• Supervise, motivate, train, and evaluate the work of others;
• Adhere to deadlines and short time constraints;
• Produce accurate information using appropriate tools/media;
• Compose news releases, articles, brochures and pamphlets;
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

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