Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Austin Fire

City of Austin

3d•$28 - $34•Hybrid

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About The Position

Under limited supervision, research, coordinate, and deliver wildfire mitigation education and safety programs.

Requirements

Knowledge of wildland fire behavior.
Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firewise USA, Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP), and Fire Adapted Communities (FAC) standards.
Knowledge of National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) practices and standards.
Knowledge of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) code.
Knowledge of Home Ignition Zone (HIZ), International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Wildfire Risk Reduction and Responding to the Interface principles.
Knowledge of applicable wildfire federal, state, local, and county laws, rules, regulations, codes, and guidelines.
Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in both written and verbal communications.
Skill in delivering presentations and training.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees, citizens, public safety agencies, and community organizations.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to train others.
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus two (2) years of relevant experience.
One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
Must be able to obtain International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Wildfire Risk Reduction qualification, Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) certification, or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Wildfire Mitigation Specialist certification within one (1) year of acceptance of position.
Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License.

Nice To Haves

Ability to analyze fire resistive construction methods, and defensible space.
Experience in community education, outreach, engagement and collaborating with non-governmental organizations and volunteer groups.
Understanding of central Texas ecosystems and applicable wildfire mitigation best practices.
Experience investigating and responding to inquiries from the public and other city departments.
Experience managing contracts, projects, grants, and requests for proposals.
Ability to read and interpret applicable codes and site plans.
Possesses technical aptitude with interpreting geospatial reporting tools and tracking software.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Assists with coordination, development and delivery of wildfire education programs and training to support Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP).
Engages community involvement to address all elements of the Fire Adapted Community’s (FAC) objectives of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy, supporting safe and effective wildfire response, fire adapted communities, and fire resilient landscapes.
Develops presentations and educational materials for community wildfire safety including coordinating with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysts to develop area risk models.
Liaison with internal and external city department partners, agencies, and community resources for joint efforts in wildfire education and training.
Assists with assessment and development of wildland fire prevention strategies based on documented fire causes.
Assists in development and delivery of online wildfire safety and evacuation plans and communication strategies for communities.
Assists with mitigation training and wildfire prevention, including prescribed burns.
Reviews, interprets, and educates on wildfire-related policies, codes, regulations, ordinances, plans, and proposals for compliance.
May provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to others.