Public Information Officer

**\*\* THIS IS A CONFIRE POSITION ONLY \*\*** **CONFIRE is a separate entity from San Bernardino County and** **the Fire Protection District.** **CONFIRE, JPA** is seeking a **Public Information Officer** responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing the agency’s public information, media relations, community outreach, public education, and strategic communications. This role leads communication efforts across a complex regional public safety environment involving emergency communications, Emergency Management Systems transport services, member agencies, subcontracted providers, hospitals, County departments, and communities throughout San Bernardino County. The Public Information Officer provides strategic guidance to the Executive Director, leadership staff, and member agencies on public messaging, media engagement, crisis communication, stakeholder outreach, and information dissemination, while also overseeing staff involved in media production, digital content, social media, outreach activities, and public education materials. The position requires strong writing skills, sound judgment, political awareness, public safety knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively during routine operations, sensitive issues, emergency incidents, and periods of heightened public interest. The primary work location is CONFIRE JPA's Rialto office, with occasional assignments at the Hesperia or San Bernardino communication centers. **CONFIRE, JPA** is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) located in San Bernardino County, California, established to provide regional public safety communications, dispatch, computer information systems (IS), geographic information systems (GIS), and emergency medical services in support of its member and partner agencies. The CONFIRE JPA Communications Center’s primary function is to provide 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year fire, EMS, rescue, and other public safety dispatch services to agencies throughout the region. Beyond its direct dispatch responsibilities, the Communications Center also serves as the San Bernardino County (XBO) Operational Area dispatch center, coordinating fire, local government, law enforcement, and emergency medical resources during large-scale incidents. CONFIRE JPA is also preparing to launch a countywide ambulance transport system that will further integrate emergency communications and EMS operations while enhancing regional service delivery. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** **Work Availability:** Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support public information functions, media relations needs, incident communications, community outreach activities, organizational deadlines, and other operational requirements. Incumbents must be able to report to CONFIRE JPA facilities or other designated locations to support communications and emergency information needs. **Emergency Response:** May be required to respond outside of normal business hours to assist with emergency incidents, crisis communications, Continuity of Operations activities, public messaging needs, critical infrastructure issues, or other urgent operational demands affecting CONFIRE JPA. Responsibilities during such events may include preparing and disseminating public information, coordinating with media and stakeholders, providing analytical or logistical communication support, and ensuring accurate and timely release of information. **Travel:** Travel between CONFIRE JPA facilities, member and partner agency locations, incident sites, media briefing areas, training venues, and other operational or project-related locations may be required to support public information, outreach, and communications activities. A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be presented at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment. **Job Description:** **Representation Unit:** Exempts Under general direction of the Executive Director…