Community Preparedness Educator

Job Description:

Community Preparedness Educator

Description

Description

The City of Laguna Beach Fire Department is excited to announce an opportunity for a Community Preparedness Educator in our Emergency Management Division. This position is all about making a difference by helping residents, businesses, schools, and community groups be better prepared for disasters and emergencies. You’ll play a key role in public education, outreach, and volunteer engagement while supporting the City’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. If you’re passionate about building community resilience, enjoy connecting with diverse audiences, and thrive in a role that blends planning with hands-on activities, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule: This is a part-time position withevening and weekend hours for events, presentations, and meetings. This position may be requested to work in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for emergencies that extend after hours.

You’ll be great at:

• Delivering engaging presentations and training on disaster preparedness
• Developing clear and effective educational materials and outreach content
• Coordinating drills, training sessions, and community events
• Supporting and mobilizing CERT volunteers
• Communicating professionally with staff, partners, and the public
• Managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing situations

Apply now to be part of the first review! Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on October 15, 2025.

Examples of Duties

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Community Preparedness Educator. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and training demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university program with major work in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, political science, communications, or related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for a portion of the required education.

Experience: At least two years of experience in emergency management or disaster preparedness role is preferred.

License/Certificate Requirements: Due to the performance of some field duties, which may require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.

• FEMA certifications: ICS 100 and 700 is required within 6 months of appointment
• CalOES certification: G606 is required within 6 months of appointment
• CERT Basic Course is required within 6 months of appointment

Preferred Certificates: CERT Train-the-Trainer; CERT Program Manager

Supplemental Information

Application/Selection Process: All interested applicants must submit a completed online city application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review on October 15 , 2025 . Selected applicants will be interviewed, and the appointing authority will review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions.

Pre-placement Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, and a pre-placement medical including a drug test. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.

Why work for the City of Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. With seven miles of City beaches and towering hills with captivating Pacific views, Laguna Beach residents enjoy some of the most stunning landscapes in Southern California. The City of Laguna Beach hosts millions of visitors to its world-famous arts festivals and beautiful beaches. Services provided to its resident population of approximately 23,000 include police, fire, marine safety, recreation, parks, public works, community development, parking, transit, and animal control.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. EEO/ADA.

Benefits for Laguna Beach Hourly/Part-Time Employees

The basic pay ranges are composed of either five (5), seven (7) or eight (8) steps.

Overtime Pay: All employees shall be compensated at a rate of time and a half for all hours worked in excess of forty hours per work week.

Retirement: Eligible employees are enrolled into the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). This program requires an employee contribution of 3.75% of base pay. The City matches your contribution for total of 7.5%.

Sick Leave: Employees receive 40 hours of sick leave annually, provided each July.

Salary:

$39.90 - $48.46 Hourly