As-Needed Fire Protection Planner I

Dudek, CA
$25 - $35Remote

About The Position

Dudek is seeking an entry to mid-level professional to join their wildfire planning team. This team has been working in the wildfire assessment and fire protection planning field for over 20 years, collaborating with landowners and land management agencies to evaluate wildfire hazards and develop plans to mitigate wildfire risk. The position will be remote.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in fire science, forestry, natural resources, fire ecology, fire ecology, environmental science, or other related field.
  • Ability to conduct research and evaluate data sets and planning documents and summarize pertinent information into reports.
  • Ability to understand and interpret site development plan drawings.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

  • Proficiency with fire behavior and wildfire hazard mapping and analysis software packages (e.g., BehavePlus, FlamMap, IFTDSS, etc.) is highly desirable.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • GIS/CAD mapping skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyzing project maps, plans, and data sets and summarizing wildfire conditions for inclusion in reports and management plans.
  • Conducting field assessments to evaluate wildfire hazard conditions.
  • Analyzing field data, GIS data, and conducting project-related research.
  • Preparing or supporting preparation of fire protection plans, technical reports and development of fire hazard reduction recommendations.
  • Attending meetings to discuss the results of project-related assessments and analyses.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • Sick leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Medical benefits (optional, with conditions)
  • ESOP participation (optional, with conditions)
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