Job Description

Posting number: 10885

Department: Fire-EMS Department

Division: FD Community Relations Unit

Job classification: Community Developer 1H

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services

Summary

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. Prince George’s County Government is a drug-free workplace. Candidates should be aware that this policy includes marijuana.

The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department is currently seeking applicants to fill a Community Relations Risk Reduction Coordinator (Community Developer 1H) position, grade H18, in the Office of Community Relations & Engagement.

About the Position

Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department is seeking a Community Developer I to support operations within the Office of Community Relations and Engagement. This professional role is responsible for creating and implementing fire safety and injury prevention programs for various age groups and audiences for the purpose of informing and educating the public about the Department’s activities and services.

This role performs work in the areas of community liaison, development, advocacy, and social services among client populations. Incumbents participate in the collection, analysis and summarization of data relating to the administration of the program to which assigned. Work is performed under close supervision of a higher-level Community Developer or other supervisory position. This position requires evening and weekend work.

About the Agency

The mission of the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George’s County.

Examples of duties

Resource Development and Management

• Research fire safety and injury prevention programs from various sources to develop new public education and improve existing education.
• Determine cost effective options for producing and acquiring program materials.
• Create publications and promotional materials/visual aids to enhance department and program objectives.
• Conceptualize and develop themes to be used in presentations, exhibits, displays and projects.
• Assist in collecting research information and analyzing data to tract trends.

Communication

• Complete reports, position papers, correspondence and letters as needed and/or in response to internal and external inquiries.
• Effectively document and articulate community outreach data as defined by strategic goals, department objectives and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate and/or attend external meetings/trainings/conferences.

Event Planning and Coordination

• Proactively and cooperatively engage with internal and external customers to arrange resources and communicate logistical information when planning and executing events.
• Prepare and organize the content and workflow of assigned events and projects in a timely manner.
• Identify appropriate special equipment, props and promotional items.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Responsible work experience which includes coordination of group activities, preferably including work with disadvantaged individuals.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Supplemental information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: Late October 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9201 Basil Court, Largo, MD

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass public safety preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.