Utility Mitigation Assistant Program Mgr

The Utility Mitigation Assistant Program Manager supports the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management in implementing wildfire mitigation planning requirements under House Bill 2201. This position assists in reviewing, approving, and monitoring wildfire mitigation plans submitted by public power entities and electric utilities while managing program coordination and stakeholder engagement across utilities, local, county, tribal, state, and federal partners. The role combines technical knowledge of wildfire risk with program management and interagency collaboration to ensure plans meet statutory requirements and scientific standards. Key qualifications: Knowledge of wildland fire behavior, fuels, suppression strategies, and fire modeling tools (FSPro, STFB, WFDSS) Understanding of public power and electric utility infrastructure and wildfire risk reduction best practices Knowledge of HB 2201 statutory requirements and Arizona wildfire management policies Skills in stakeholder engagement, interagency collaboration, and professional communication with diverse audiences Ability to review and validate wildfire mitigation plans for compliance and translate technical data into accessible recommendations Valid Arizona Driver's License required; NWCG Firefighter 1 certification preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Dept of Forestry and Fire Management