Fire Protection Planner

Dudek•Mission Viejo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm that began in 1980, serving water and wastewater agencies and now supporting clients nationwide. We deliver projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments. Our employee-owners are committed to projects addressing renewable energy transition, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. We are seeking a mid-level professional to join our fire protection planning team, which has nearly 25 years of experience in wildfire assessment and fire protection planning. The team works with landowners and land management agencies to evaluate wildfire hazards and develop plans to mitigate wildfire risk. This position will be located in one of Dudek’s San Diego, Orange, or Los Angeles County offices, with necessary travel to project sites and client or fire agency offices in Southern California. Familiarity with state and local building, development, and defensible space codes and standards is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in fire science, fire administration, forestry, natural resources, fire ecology, environmental science, or other related field.
5 Years experience in any of the following: consulting, fire service, construction, development, project management
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.
Ability to work independently

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
Previous experience working for a fire department as a firefighter, inspector, investigator, deputy fire marshal, fire marshal
ICC or CASFM Fire Inspector, Plans Examiner, Fire Investigator, Fire Marshal Certification
NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (CWMS)

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.
Representing clients and Dudek to local agencies.