Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Austin Fire

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Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Austin Fire

City of Austin Austin, Texas, United States

Job Description:

Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Austin Fire

Description

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Job Description:

Wildfire Mitigation Specialist

Purpose:

Under limited supervision, research, coordinate, and deliver wildfire mitigation education and safety programs.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:


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.


Minimum Qualifications:


Licenses and Certifications Required:


Preferred Qualifications


Notes to Candidate:

The Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Fuels provides support for the coordination and implementation of multiple programs, such as Community Wildfire Protective Plans, Firewise Communities, Fire Prevention, Fuels Mitigation and Defensible Space. The emphasis for this position will be on facilitating Fire Resilient Landscapes on public and private lands. This position manages efforts in meeting targets for reduction of wildfire risk and also directs and coordinates special projects. This position fosters community-wide initiatives and cooperative partnerships to advance and promote wildfire mitigation best practices. They present at public meetings and serve as a technical advisor for partners and the public related to wildfire. This position frequently coordinates and collaborates with stakeholders and ensures project compliance with existing regulations, codes, and policies. WMS implements trainings and develops materials to facilitate wildfire mitigation best practices.

Salary Range: $27.77 - $33.95/hr

Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hours may vary based on operational needs. Position duties may require schedule flexibility to allow for events before/after normal work hours or on weekends.

Telework: A lternative schedules and remote work options are available; however, the position requires at least 40% in-office each week. A flexible hybrid schedule may be offered after successful completion of the probationary period.

When completing the City of Austin employment application: A detailed, complete City of Austin application is required for the position to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each of your positions, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position, including your supervisory and/or leadership experience, if applicable. This is the criteria that will be used to select candidates for interview, and the starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.


If you are selected to interview: If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, to include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

Benefits:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Additional Information:

Assessment(s) may be administered as part of this recruitment.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-03-10
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