Wildfire Mitigation Specialist

Elk Creek Fire Protection District•Pine, CO

1d•$27 - $28

About The Position

The Wildland Mitigation Specialist builds and supports a sustainable, progressive fire-adapted community program focused on public education, wildfire mitigation, and consistent community messaging. The program is aligned with the goals, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and standard operating procedures of the Elk Creek and Inter-Canyon Fire Protection Districts (Conifer Fire). The position works under the direction of the Wildland Captain and is not a primary response role, though the Specialist may respond to emergency incidents under District rules and procedures and must safely perform duties assigned by command. The Specialist manages wildfire mitigation programs, including Wildfire Prepared Home Assessments and the Community Ambassador Program, and contributes to the Community Chipping Program. The role also supports GIS updates, identifies community fuels-reduction projects, creates resident education programs, attends community meetings, writes grant applications, and coordinates with county and regional partners. The position requires occasional evening and weekend work and 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 ability, training development and delivery skills, professionalism, flexibility, teamwork, and desire to learn.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands and work in hazardous, adverse, and extreme-weather conditions.

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 the 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 covering pile burning, prescribed burns, forest health, Community Ambassador education and outreach, defensible space, and home hardening.
Attend community meetings as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Write grant applications to 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, safely performing duties assigned by command.