Wildfire Mitigation Specialist

Wildfire Mitigation Specialist

The position of Wildfire Mitigation Specialist will be responsible for the inspection of properties; assisting property owners with mitigation plans to minimize threat from wildfire; and wildfire education and community outreach. Extensive experience in this area is not required, training will be provided. Candidates should be confident communicators, and able to present pertinent information, District requirements, and reasons for mitigation to the community. This position is available on a full or part-time basis.

Examples of Duties

• Analyze structure ignition potential in the wildland/urban interface using a science based approach

• Identify appropriate construction materials, material ratings, and techniques for the wildland/urban interface

• Determine the hazard, risk, and values-at-risk rating, for a wildland/urban interface jurisdictional area

• Make mitigation recommendations based on wildland fire behavior

• Identify appropriate construction methods and materials to reduce the risk of structure ignition in the wildland/urban interface area

• Accurately assess the potential for structure ignitions in wildland/urban interface fire, using scientifically based analysis

• Apply a hazard assessment system to a project, property, or jurisdictional area

• Assist in the planning phase of homes and subdivisions within the wildland/urban interface

• Create a mitigation plan using treatments appropriate for the wildland/urban interface

• Implement fuel modification plans in order to reduce wildland/urban interface hazards

• Apply effective mitigation treatment techniques based on wildland fire behavior

• Recommend appropriate mitigation strategies for the wildland/urban interface

• Prepare clear written treatment prescriptions, and initiate and sustain required fuel modification activities

• Assist with development and implementation of a wildland/urban interface public education program

• Assist with development of written, and audio-visual materials, on the wildland/urban interface fire environment and mitigation techniques

• Coordinate or provide presentations on wildland/urban interface and wildland fire issues

• Attend, on occasion, a variety of continuing education classes, seminars, and/or meetings; remain current on applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Interpret and enforce provisions of fire prevention codes and fire safety laws and standards and ordinances

• Perform routine safety evaluations & inspections of new and existing buildings, structures and installations requiring fire clearances; identify fire hazards; recommend corrective actions; perform follow-up inspections to see confirm corrective actions have been taken

• Perform wildland/urban interface and other vegetation hazard evaluations and inspections

• Investigate public and referred public agency complaints which involve District attention and resolution of issues

• Prepare reports related to fire prevention and mitigation activities

Typical Qualifications

• Work independently and be self-motivated and complete tasks in the time frame allotted

• Understand and explain fire prevention services, policies, and procedures

• Remain up to date with fire prevention codes, requirements and standards

• Make observations and recommendations based on wildfire concerns and mitigation techniques

• Identify fire education needs and to recognize effective tools necessary to implement and measure success of delivery strategies

• Use variety of techniques to solve complex fire prevention challenges

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders to ensure that assigned fire prevention coordination efforts are successful

• Collect information in a specific format, generate written or audio-visual materials, recognize and use powerful images, and identify and organize outreach to affected audiences and the community at large

• Prepare presentations, facilitate meetings, and motivate partners to achieve goals

Supplemental Information

Required Items:

• Strong communication skills

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C driver license

• High school diploma or GED certificate

Highly Desirable: Possession of one or more of the following courses:

• Wildland firefighting, training, or experience
• CSFM 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2B & 2C courses
• CWMS
• ASIP
• DINS

Benefits

After one year of continuous service, members are entitled to 102 hours of vacation

Members accrue 8.5 hours of sick leave per month

Members may enroll in District sponsored medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance coverage

The District will pay 80% of the applicable Kaiser medical premium towards the medical plan of the members choosing for member and eligible dependents

The District pays 100% of dental and vision premiums for the member and eligible dependents

The District provides $60,000 of life and AD&D coverage for each member

The District offers additional voluntary life insurance coverage for member, member's spouse, and member's children. The member is responsible for 100% of voluntary life insurance premium

AFLAC Coverage available

District sponsored employee assistance program (EAP), and County Peer Support Program

457b deferred compensation retirement plan with District matching (optional employee enrollment)

12 month probationary period

This position may receive Overtime, Compensatory Time, Physical Fitness time, and participate in Wellness/Fitness Education programs