Coordinator, Community Wildfire Preparedness - UNR Extension Living With Fire Program

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

6d • $57,000 - $74,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is recruiting for a full-time Administrative Faculty position as the Community Wildfire Preparedness Coordinator with the Living With Fire program. This position is located in Reno, NV, and reports to the Living With Fire Program Director. The Living With Fire (LWF) Program is a statewide interagency effort coordinated by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) that teaches communities to live more safely in wildfire-prone regions. This Coordinator, Community Wildfire Preparedness, will work directly with federal agencies and community partners to update and create Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) throughout Nevada. The position is funded for three years with potential for continuation based on funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience, OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience
• Related Experience: Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or other closely related field; project coordination or related field
• Candidates to complete a fingerprinting/background check.
• A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license within 30 days of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and public speaking in person, on radio, and via television.
• Spatial data analysis skills.
• Meeting facilitation skills.
• Interpersonal communications and public relations skills.
• Organization and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with federal agencies and community partners to update and create Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) throughout Nevada.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level