Wildfire Mitigation Specialist

Elk Creek Fire Protection District•Pine, CO

About The Position

The Wildland Mitigation Specialist builds and supports a sustainable, progressive fire-adapted community program focused on public education, mitigation, and consistent community messaging aligned with the goals, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and standard operating procedures of Elk Creek and Inter-Canyon Fire Protection Districts (Conifer Fire). The Specialist manages wildfire mitigation programs, supports community fuel-reduction and chipping efforts, develops education and outreach, and coordinates with county and regional partners under the direction of the Wildland Captain. This is not a primary response position. The Specialist may respond to emergency incidents under District rules and standard operating procedures and must safely perform duties assigned by command. The role may involve travel for wildland fire assignments around the United States for up to 21 days plus travel.

Requirements

Two years of wildland firefighting experience.
Experience with public speaking and training.
Experience working with and organizing volunteers.
NWCG Type 2 certification.
Valid driver’s license.
FEMA 1-100, 1-200, and 1-700 training.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Organizational skills, public speaking, training development and delivery, professional flexibility, teamwork, and a desire to learn.
Ability to perform the described physical activities and work in hazardous, adverse, and extreme weather conditions.
Ability to travel for wildland fire assignments around the United States for up to 21 days plus travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field.
NFPA Home Ignition Zone training.
GIS certification.
Emergency Medical Responder certification.
Colorado Structural Firefighter 1 certification.
Colorado Hazardous Materials Operations certification.

Responsibilities

Manage wildfire mitigation programs, including Wildfire Prepared Home Assessments and Conifer Fire’s Community Ambassador Program.
Contribute to and support the Community Chipping Program.
Update GIS maps and databases as appropriate.
Identify and support fuels-reduction projects within communities.
Create resident education programs on pile burning, prescribed burns, forest health, Community Ambassador education and outreach, defensible space, and home hardening.
Attend community meetings as needed, including occasional evening and weekend meetings.
Write grant applications to financially support programs and the community.
Coordinate with county and regional mitigation, education, and response collaboratives as directed by the Wildland Captain.
Seek educational opportunities to increase skills and accomplish program goals.
Respond to emergency incidents when appropriate under District rules and standard operating procedures, and safely perform duties assigned by command.