Overview

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue is seeking a Public Information & Education Officer (PIEO) to help shape how we communicate, educate, and connect with the community we serve. This dynamic role combines emergency public information, media relations, public education, community engagement, digital communications, and multimedia storytelling to promote fire and life safety, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure the District's message is timely, accurate, and engaging. MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE: This position reports to the Deputy Chief or designee. Working as part of the Community Relations team, this position is assigned an area of focus by the Deputy Chief or designee, either public information or public education. Under the direction of the Deputy Chief, this position provides District sections, divisions, and groups with internal and external marketing and communications support. It manages District branding and messaging. The position provides support to the Fire Chief, Board of Commissioners, and senior/executive staff, and supports District relationships with the media to ensure quality and accurate dissemination of information. The position manages and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of District communications initiatives and the Public Education Program. Primary functions include serving as the District's Public Information Officer and/or Public Education Officer, coordinating and organizing District communications and public events. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the recruitment process:First-Round Interviews/Phone Screenings: Weeks of November 9 and 16, 2026Second-Round Interviews and/or Assessment Center: Week of November 16, 2026Chiefs'(final) Interviews: Week of November 30, 2026Conditional Offer Issued: Week of November 30, 2026Background Investigation: December 1-December 31, 2026Target Start Date: January 18, 2027 APPLICATION PROCESS & SELECTION PROCEDURES: Complete and submit a Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue employment application at and attach the following to your application:ResumeLetter of Intent outlining your interest in the position and the skills, qualifications, and experience you would bring to the role.Work Samples demonstrating your experience with film/video editing, social media content, interviews, publications, or visual/print media developed on behalf of an agency or organization.Training or Educational Sample such as an infographic, lesson plan, training presentation, or other instructional material you created or were responsible for developing. All required application materials must be received by the closing date and time identified at the top of this announcement. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as the District's Public Information Officer for all external and emergency communications.Collaboratively establish media communications during emergency incidents and provide appropriate communications regarding incidents. Develop, coordinate, and administer effective and proactive public information and public education programs for the District (e.g., communication strategies, media relations, community safety events, fire and life safety, first aid & CPR classes, etc.).Recommend and execute approved internal and external communication plans and strategies for various District campaigns and key legislative issues.Provide proactive media and community relations through the writing, reviewing, and editing of various communications (e.g., news releases, media advisories, newsletters, emails, articles, postings, publications, scripts, etc.).Coordinate the District's use of third-party communication websites and social media sites.Develop policies and procedures pertaining to the position (e.g., communications, social media, crisis communications, etc.).Build and foster long-term working relationships with external organizations, businesses and/or agencies to further the District's goal