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About This Position Under minimal supervision, coordinate and administer wildfire mitigation programs, wildfire prevention, trainings, policies, and practices to ensure that wildfire protection is of the highest priority related to public and private safety and resiliency. Job Description: Under minimal supervision, coordinate and administer wildfire mitigation programs, wildfire prevention, training, policies, and practices to ensure that wildfire protection is of the highest priority related to public and private safety and resiliency. Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities: Directs, coordinates, and implements wildfire education programs and training to support Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP). Engages community involvement to implement Fire Adapted Community's (FAC) objectives of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy. Directs the development of presentations and educational materials for community wildfire safety including coordinating with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysts to develop area risk models. Implements joint efforts for wildfire mitigation education with internal and external partners, agencies, and community resources. Conducts assessment and development of wildland fire prevention strategies based on documented fire causes. Assists in the development and implementation of wildfire safety and evacuation plans and communication strategies for communities using knowledge of Fire Resilient Landscapes (FRL) practices and standards. Participates in wildfire prevention, including prescribed burns. Reviews, interprets, and educates on wildfire-related policies, codes, regulations, ordinances, plans, and proposals for compliance. Participates in and/or leads Citywide initiatives, task forces, and committees. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to others. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. 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.
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