Fire Protection Planner

Dudek•Oakland, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm that has been serving clients nationwide since 1980, delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments. 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. This role will involve working with landowners and land management agencies to evaluate wildfire hazards and develop plans to mitigate wildfire risk. The position is based in our Oakland office and will support projects throughout Northern California, requiring travel to project sites and client or fire agency offices in the region. 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.

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)
Familiarity with state and local building, development, and defensible space codes and standards.

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.