NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Community Wildfire Specialist
SCCFD Headquarters
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$134K/yr - $163K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Community Wildfire Specialist to work under the supervision of the Assistant Chief of Administration and Planning. The role involves conducting inspections in high fire hazard areas, providing guidance to property owners on creating defensible spaces, and managing community wildfire resilience projects.
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Responsibilities
Perform defensible space inspections. Maintain comprehensive and accurate inspection records
Increase awareness, knowledge, and actions implemented by individuals and communities to reduce human loss and property damage from wildfires such as defensible space and other fuels reduction activities, fire prevention, and fire safe building standards
Program level development. Develop educational programs for communities to mitigate the effects of wildland fire impacts
Assess the need for vegetation management activities by consulting with fire suppression managers, conducting site surveys, and consulting with other government officials and property owners. Make recommendations on enhancements as appropriate
Administer, supervise, and direct community fuels management projects
Evaluate environmental impacts of proposed fuels management projects. Coordinate with governmental entities and land managers to ensure California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) standards for projects are met
Provide administrative support for assigned division such as typing, data entry, scheduling, answering phones, and filing
Manage schedules, appointments, and meetings for the division
Format, proofread, edit, and distribute general and routine correspondence, reports, forms, and other documents
Prepare logistics for meetings, workshops, and other division-sponsored events
Operate office equipment such as computer, fax machines, copiers, or phone systems; maintain inventory of office supplies and program materials
Prepare notices and correction letters that outline vegetation management compliance issues and deficiencies, including correction method(s), time limits, and necessary remedial work required
Develop public education information and material and make public presentations
Meet with property owners, community groups and other governmental organizations in order to foster a collaborative approach to community wildfire resilience
Represent the District at Fire Safe Council and homeowner community meetings to provide relevant information to achieve program goals
Assist with implementation of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Write grant proposals and supervise/administer grant funds and projects
Accurately and efficiently assess ignition potential of vegetation and structures using scientifically based analysis and environmental best practices
Monitor enforcement activities and conduct follow-up inspections
Investigate public and referred public agency complaints
Conduct or participate in a variety of analytical studies and surveys on organization, procedures, budgetary requirements, personnel management and other related management functions
Make recommendations, prepare and deliver written and oral reports on the findings of such studies and surveys
Interview and consult with departmental officials and employees, representatives from other organizations and groups, and the general public
Review and analyze existing or proposed policies, procedures, systems, and personnel activities and advises management of their impact
Develop and analyzes quantitative data for management control and evaluation purposes
Prepare and present statistical data
Perform Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) accreditation support work inclusive but not limited to writing context to be used for the Annual Compliance Report, Self-Assessment Manual, Standards of Cover or Strategic Plan
Perform additional data gathering/analysis inclusive of public safety reports, Insurance Standards Office (ISO) surveys and other adjunct data requests
Work on projects related to Information & Public Affairs (IPA) or Community Education and Risk Reduction Services (CERRS)
Work cohesively with other divisions
Work nights and/or weekends as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with significant course work in fire science, fire administration, public or business administration, forestry, or other related field of study
Three (3) years of experience in wildland fuel reduction programs
Three (3) years of experience in wildland fire prevention and inspection
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (CWMS)
California Fire Service Training and Education System (CFSTES) Hazard Ignition Zone (HIZ) Defensible Space Inspector
Possession of a valid and appropriate state of California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Candidates must pass a background check, Live Scan fingerprint and medical examination
Preferred
Experience providing wildland fire and resilience education to served communities
Experience in writing and executing state and federal grants
Obtain FAA Part 107 Pilot license (optional)
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Education reimbursement plan
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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