What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fuels Mitigation Specialist position at Moraga-Orinda Fire District?
Job Title: Fuels Mitigation Specialist
Location: Moraga, CA
Summary: We are seeking a skilled Fuels Mitigation Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in fire prevention and safety inspection, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Licenses and Certifications:
Knowledge and Skills:
Physical Requirements:
Benefits: The District provides retirement pension benefits through Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA.) All employees receive the FRA 414(h) earning equal to 3.91% of base salary, used to reduce the employee's share of retirement contributions. Base salary plus FRA equals the employee's hourly rate.
Location: Moraga, CA
Summary: We are seeking a skilled Fuels Mitigation Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in fire prevention and safety inspection, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect properties for fire hazards and write correspondence setting forth violations and conditions for abatement.
- Enforce fire prevention regulations, including exterior hazard and general fire hazard notices.
- Participate in fire prevention projects such as fuels reduction.
- Operate a brush chipper, hand and power tools, and other equipment as necessary.
- Analyze structure ignition potential in the wildland/urban interface using a science-based approach.
- Make mitigation recommendations based on wildland fire behavior.
Qualifications:
- Possession of a High School diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school equivalency certificate is required, some college preferred.
- Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Safety guidelines and appropriate safety procedures.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements:
- Outside environment; exposure to noise and heavy equipment; work in inclement weather conditions; exposure to hazardous materials.
- Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, carrying, stacking, piling, bending, climbing, overhead reaching, crouching; heavy pulling and pushing; strength to lift up to 50 pounds.
Benefits: The District provides retirement pension benefits through Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA.) All employees receive the FRA 414(h) earning equal to 3.91% of base salary, used to reduce the employee's share of retirement contributions. Base salary plus FRA equals the employee's hourly rate.
