As-Needed Fire Protection Planner I
Job Description
Overview Location(s): Remote Practice/Department: Urban Forestry/FireWork Environment: RemoteCompensation: $25.00-30.00/hourly*Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations , and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.Our employees are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.Learn more about our award-winning culture , the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian , and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.Position Overview Who You Are As an employee you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.Like all Dudekians , you are curious and solution-oriented , with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation .How You’ll Make An ImpactWe are seeking an entry to mid-level professional to join our wildfire planning team. Dudek’s wildfire planning team has been working in the wildfire assessment and fire protection planning field for over 20 years. We work with landowners and land management agencies to evaluate wildfire hazard and develop plans to mitigate wildfire risk. The position will be remote.
Compensation: $25.00-30.00/hourly*
- Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.
Working Conditions
- This job operates in an outdoor or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
- This job requires project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.
Responsibilities
Duties And Responsibilities
- Analyzing project maps, plans, and data sets and summarizing wildfire conditions for inclusion in reports and management plans.
- Conducting field assessments to evaluate wildfire hazard conditions.
- Analyzing field data, GIS data, and conducting project-related research.
- Preparing or supporting preparation of fire protection plans, technical reports and development of fire hazard reduction recommendations.
- Attending meetings to discuss the results of project-related assessments and analyses.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in fire science, forestry, natural resources, fire ecology, environmental science, or other related field.
- Ability to conduct research and evaluate data sets and planning documents and summarize pertinent information into reports.
- Ability to understand and interpret site development plan drawings.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with fire behavior and wildfire hazard mapping and analysis software packages (e.g., BehavePlus, FlamMap, IFTDSS, etc.) is highly desirable.
- Additional desired qualifications include excellent writing skills and GIS/CAD mapping skills.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:
- Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
- Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).
- Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
- Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
