Utility Mitigation Assistant Program Mgr

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utility Mitigation Assistant Program Manager supports the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management in wildfire mitigation planning requirements established under Arizona statutes and House Bill 2201. The role assists the Utility Mitigation Program Manager with review, approval, and monitoring of wildfire mitigation plans submitted by public power entities and electric utilities. It coordinates program activities and collaboration with utilities, government partners, community organizations, and the public, helping ensure plans are scientifically sound, meet statutory requirements, and reflect the public interest. The position may offer remote work within Arizona, depending on departmental business needs and continued achievement of expected performance measures. State employees may work remotely from home, offices, and hoteling spaces; work must be performed within Arizona unless an exception is authorized in advance. The role involves statewide travel and field visits as needed.

Requirements

Valid Arizona driver's license; employees driving on state business must maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate license, complete required training, and pass required driving record checks.
Ability to assist in reviewing and validating wildfire mitigation plans for compliance and feasibility.
Ability to translate technical wildfire data into accessible recommendations for utilities, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
Ability to support collaborative planning sessions and public hearings.
Ability to work effectively with diverse partners, including utilities, conservation NGOs, and local governments.
Ability to perform field visits for plan validation and site assessments and travel statewide as needed.
Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.
Employees using a personally owned vehicle for state business must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

NWCG Firefighter 1.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Manager in coordinating the statewide wildfire mitigation plan review and approval program under HB 2201.
Track timelines, deliverables, and compliance milestones, including 120-day review and 60-day decision windows.
Support development of workflows, policies, and procedures for consistent plan review and monitoring.
Serve as a point of contact for public power entities, electric utilities, attachors, and other stakeholders.
Support outreach with local, county, and tribal governments, and coordinate feedback during plan reviews.
Help organize workshops, targeted training sessions, and public engagement forums.
Review wildfire mitigation plans for statutory compliance and provide recommendations and input to the Program Manager and State Forester.
Support public notice and comment processes required by HB 2201.
Assist in planning and facilitating public meetings, including virtual participation options.
Coordinate with state, local, county, tribal, and federal partners to align wildfire mitigation and risk reduction strategies.
Assist in developing training modules and workshops on wildfire risk modeling and mitigation planning.
Build staff and stakeholder capacity to apply risk assessment tools and best practices consistently.
Perform field visits for plan validation and site assessments, and drive on state business and travel statewide as needed.
Perform related duties supporting agency wildfire prevention and mitigation initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
Vacation accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first three years.
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition reimbursement eligibility after one year of employment.
Arizona State Retirement System participation for employees meeting statutory eligibility and membership criteria; enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.