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NEOGOV · 19 hours ago

Community Risk Reduction Intern

positionFire Station 1 - 2160 Santa Barbara Ave, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$19.50/hr - $23.77/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Winter

NEOGOV is seeking a Community Risk Reduction Intern to assist in community outreach and public education programs for wildfire prevention and preparedness. The intern will work under the supervision of the Fire Prevention Bureau to strengthen public preparedness through community engagement and field assessments.

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Responsibilities

Assist in community outreach and public education programs on wildfire prevention and preparedness
Educate property owners, residents, and contractors on best practices for fire-safe landscaping, vegetation clearance, and fuel reduction
Perform residential and commercial property inspections to evaluate compliance with PRC §4291, GC §51182, and local defensible space regulations
Issue home assessment documentation per San Luis Obispo City Fire Department policy
Document inspection results with photographs, field notes, and digital reporting systems
Coordinate with fire prevention staff, code enforcement, and emergency response personnel to support vegetation management and fire safety initiatives
Safely operate department vehicles and equipment when performing field duties
Supports business and self-inspection program by tracking inspections and recordkeeping
Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required

Qualification

Wildfire preventionPublic educationDefensible space knowledgeFire science courseworkVegetation managementDigital reporting toolsPublic speakingFirst Aid/CPR certificationInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Equivalent to graduation from high school
A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record

Preferred

College coursework in fire science, forestry, natural resource management, or related field is desirable
Previous experience in fire prevention, vegetation management, or code enforcement is desirable
Completion of CAL FIRE Defensible Space Inspector (DSI) training or equivalent is desirable
Completion of CAL FIRE Defensible Space Assessment (DSA) training or equivalent is desirable
First Aid/CPR certification desirable

Company

NEOGOV

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NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
dateFounded in 1999
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.neogov.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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