• Learn and retain local geography and resources as they relate to wildfire prevention, planning, and operations.
• Be self-motivated, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Deal tactfully and in a cooperative manner with property owners, the public, partners, contractors, and City staff to provide a high level of customer service.
• Effectively use computers, cell phone cameras, and tablet devices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED)
• The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is preferred

In addition to the above, any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, abilities and skill for the applicable level. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Wildfire Mitigation Specialist I: One (1) year of professional experience related to fire prevention, wildfire mitigation, code enforcement, interpretation of rules and regulations, or customer service. Community College course work in communications, law enforcement, fire science, behavioral science, public administration, or related field is preferred.

Wildfire Mitigation Specialist II: Three (3) or more years of work in wildfire mitigation, fire prevention, code enforcement, natural resource management, fire suppression, or similar. Relevant college level course work, professional training, and certifications may be substituted for 1 year of professional work experience. Requires certification as an NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist.

Wildfire Mitigation Specialist III: Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible work in wildfire mitigation, code enforcement, natural resource management, fire suppression, or similar. A relevant four year Bachelor’s degree, OR an Associate degree and relevant professional certifications such as certified arborist (ISA), qualified applicator (CDPR), Professional Forester (California BOF), certified Building or Fire Prevention Inspector. Requires certification as an NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist.

Other Requirements

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or hold; reach with hands and arms; and talk, hear, taste, or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to walk off trails, up and down steep grades and inclines in heavily vegetated areas of the natural environment in all types of weather conditions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees will be issued personal protective equipment (PPE) and are responsible for using the proper PPE in the