Cass County Electric Cooperative has a new opportunity for a full-time Manager of Public Safety Outreach to join our team.

Position Summary

The Manager of Public Safety Outreach serves as the primary connection between the cooperative and the communities we serve. This role promotes public safety awareness, leads incident and accident investigations involving the public, and ensures a proactive, coordinated response to safety-related events. Working closely with internal teams, utilities, contractors, and community members, this position helps mitigate risk, protect infrastructure, and ensure accountability for damages.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the cooperative’s liaison with the public on safety-related matters
• Promote public safety education and awareness programs within the community
• Lead and coordinate accident and incident investigations involving public contact
• Assess damage to cooperative facilities and infrastructure and support recovery efforts
• Collaborate with internal departments, utilities, contractors, and external agencies to reduce risk
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and follow-up for incidents and damages
• Support accountability and cost recovery efforts related to infrastructure damage
• Respond proactively to emerging public safety concerns

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, emergency management, or a related field plus three to five years of related work experience.  Closely related and progressive job experience may substitute for a portion of the educational requirements.
• Experience in public safety, risk management, utilities, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Knowledge of accident investigation processes and safety best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and professional in incident response situations

Why Join Us

• Make a direct impact on public safety and community well-being
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Opportunity to lead meaningful safety and education initiatives

Apply today to help protect our community and strengthen public safety through partnership and proactive action.

For a complete position description and to apply, visit our website https://casscountyelectric.com/coop-careers 

Deadline to apply:  March 4, 2026

Cass County Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc.

Cass County Electric Cooperative was formed in 1937, built by the communities we serve to deliver reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy. Mission: To serve our members' energy needs with affordable & reliable electricity. Our headquarters are in Fargo, ND and we have 4 service centers located in Kindred, Arthur, Lisbon and Valley City. We serve over 57,000 members in ten counties with about 6,000 miles of line and 41 substations. We employ 95 full-time employees, 1 part-time employee, and up to 8 seasonal employees. CCEC is always looking for new ways to help our members save money, energy, and take advantage of the technology that's changing the way we live and work.

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