Community Risk Reduction Specialist

Salary : $83,703.00 - $113,036.00 Annually

Location : 101 Spader Way Broomfield CO

Job Type : Full Time Non Exempt

Job Number : 2025-00015

Department : Administration

Division : Administration

Opening Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 17 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Mountain

Description

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 17, 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 Full-Time and non-exempt from the 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.

Essential Job Functions

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

Typical Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS :

Within 90 days of hire :

Within 1 year of hire :

Within 2 years of hire (based on availability) :

North Metro Fire Rescue offers a comprehensive benefit package and contributes a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of eligible benefits typically begins on the 1st of the month following the date of hire for benefited employees. Each year employees have the choice of changing elected coverages through open enrollment.

Full-Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits :

For more information, please access our website here :

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT :

North Metro Fire Rescue District is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards, contractors, vendors, and consultants.

NEOGOV Toll Free Applicant Technical Support : If you experience technical difficulty with submitting your online application or the NEOGOV system (e.g., uploading or attaching documents to your application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

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Do you meet all of the necessary requirements of this position?

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Do you possess a current and valid driver's license with a safe driving record?

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If requested, are you available to work after 5 pm or on weekends to cover special events or programs?

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

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Do you have at least five years of professional work experience as an EMT, paramedic, public fire and life safety education specialist, community risk reduction specialist, public information officer, nursing, community health or medical provider?

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If you answered "Yes" to having 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. Please explain in detail your experience. If you answered "No," please indicate "N / A".

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Select all certifications that you possess.

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Can you perform all of the necessary essential job functions?

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Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency?

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Why are you interested in this full-time Community Risk Reduction Specialist position at North Metro Fire Rescue District.

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