NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Wildland Fire Specialist
Carpinteria, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$9,706/mo - $10,189/moNEOGOV is seeking a Wildland Fire Specialist to support wildfire prevention and education efforts within the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District. The role involves conducting inspections, coordinating hazard abatement projects, and managing grants related to wildfire prevention and community risk reduction.
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Responsibilities
The Wildland Fire Specialist performs wildfire prevention, education, planning, and coordination activities within the district
The Wildland Fire Specialist conducts defensible space and vegetation management inspections of improved and unimproved properties located within High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ), consistent with PRC Sections 4290 and 4291 and related local standards
The position provides information, technical guidance, and assistance to property owners and occupants regarding wildfire risk reduction, fuel modification, and ignition prevention measures
The position identifies, coordinates, and supports hazard abatement and fuel reduction projects intended to reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience within the district
The Wildland Fire Specialist develops and maintains records of inspections, notices, contacts, and activities; prepares reports; and creates written educational materials for public distribution
The position researches, writes, administers, and manages state, federal, and local grants related to wildfire prevention, vegetation management, and community risk reduction
The position represents the district at public meetings, workshops, and outreach events, community wildfire preparedness events, and interagency coordination meetings
The position assists in the development, review, and implementation of wildfire-related regulations, planning documents, standards, ordinances, and Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) or similar planning efforts applicable within the district’s jurisdiction
Qualification
Required
Under the supervision of the Fire Marshal, the Wildland Fire Specialist performs wildfire prevention, education, planning, and coordination activities within the district
Supports compliance with applicable provisions of the California Public Resources Code (PRC), Title 14 and Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, and locally adopted wildfire prevention ordinances
Conducts defensible space and vegetation management inspections of improved and unimproved properties located within High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ), consistent with PRC Sections 4290 and 4291 and related local standards
Provides information, technical guidance, and assistance to property owners and occupants regarding wildfire risk reduction, fuel modification, and ignition prevention measures
Identifies, coordinates, and supports hazard abatement and fuel reduction projects intended to reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience within the district
Coordinates with property owners, contractors, partner agencies, and other stakeholders, as appropriate
Develops and maintains records of inspections, notices, contacts, and activities; prepares reports; and creates written educational materials for public distribution
Researches, writes, administers, and manages state, federal, and local grants related to wildfire prevention, vegetation management, and community risk reduction
Represents the district at public meetings, workshops, and outreach events, community wildfire preparedness events, and interagency coordination meetings
Assists in the development, review, and implementation of wildfire-related regulations, planning documents, standards, ordinances, and Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) or similar planning efforts applicable within the district's jurisdiction
Benefits
Membership in the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System
Health and Dental Plan for employee and family up to $1,935 month
Vacation up to 204 hours per year
Sick Leave 96 hours per year
Education Bonus
Longevity Pay
Deferred Compensation Plan, district match up to $100 per month
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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