Fuels Mitigation Specialist (Limited Term through 3/31/26)

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is accepting applications for
FUELS MITIGATION SPECALIST
Limited Term position through March 31, 2026
 
This position is full-time/non-exempt/fully benefited 
In-person working hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
 
Final Filing Deadline: Monday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
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The Fuels Mitigation Specialist, under the direction of the Fuels Mitigation Manager and/ or Fire Marshal, perform a variety of tasks supporting the Fuels Mitigation Program. These activities include inspecting, defensible space and fire hazard inspections., exterior hazard abatement, chipping, towing and hitching trailers, operating small power tools, a variety of prescribed fire support tasks, administrative assignments and special projects as required.

• Responds to requests for information relating to exterior fire hazards from the public and District staff.
• Inspects property for weed and combustible materials that may constitute a fire hazard and writes 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.
• Accurately assess the potential for structure ignitions in wildland/urban interface fire.
• Implement fuel modification plans in order to reduce wildland/urban interface hazards.
• Recommend appropriate mitigation measures and strategies for the wildland/urban interface.
• Assist with presentations on wildland/urban interface and wildland fire issues.
• Attend, on occasion, a variety of continuing education classes, seminars, and/or meetings; remain current on applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform routine safety evaluations & inspections of new and existing buildings, structures and installations requiring fire clearances; identify fire hazards; recommend corrective actions; perform follow-up inspections to see confirm corrective actions have been taken.
• Investigate public and referred public agency complaints which involve District attention and resolution of issues.
• Understand how fuel, terrain, and weather influence wildland fire behavior and how structures ignite in the wildland/urban interface and be able to clear communicate this to residence.
• Know and understand techniques pertinent to tree thinning, brush removal, pruning, grazing, mowing, prescribed fire, and chemical treatments.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders to ensure that assigned fire prevention coordination efforts are successful.
• Collect information in a specific format, generate written or audio-visual materials, recognize and use powerful images, and identify and organize outreach to affected audiences and the community at large.
• Prepare presentations, attend meetings, and motivate partners to achieve goals.
• Perform light cleaning of the administrative offices, maintenance of grounds and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience: 

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Fire prevention and safety inspection experience.

License Required:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.  Maintenance of a valid California Driver's License.  

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Safety guidelines and appropriate safety procedures.

Skill to:

• Communicate effectively and articulately, both orally and in writing.
• Follow oral and written instruction.
• Drive safely and skillfully a class C truck.
• Interact with the public in a manner that is professional and respectful.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties accurately.

Ability to:

• Operate a brush chipper and use common hand and power tools.
• Exercise mechanical aptitude.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Work independently.

 
Environmental Conditions:
Outside environment; exposure to noise and heavy equipment; work in inclement weather conditions; exposure to hazardous materials.
 
Physical Conditions: 
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.The most qualified candidates will be selected to appear before a panel for an oral interview. Those applicants invited to interview will be notified electronically at the e-mail address provided by each candidate through application process. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide an accurate email address and to allow their inbox to receive emails in regard to this recruitment.
 
The completed electronic application packet will include the online application and electronic attachments of a cover letter and resume.  If a cover letter and resume are not attached, your application will be considered incomplete. If you are experiencing any technical (computer related) difficulties or need help with attaching documents to your application, please call the NEOGOV help line for assistance at 1-855-524-5627. 
 
Prior to a final offer of employment, applicants must pass a thorough background investigation.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
 
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact Human Resources at (925) 258-4521.

California Fair Chance Act
Moraga Orinda Fire District will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Moraga Orinda Fire District is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Veterans' Hiring Preference 
Pursuant to MOFD District Policy 21, veterans having served in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force or Coast Guard in time of war, in any expedition of the Armed Forces of the United States, or have been on continuous active duty for more than 180 days, or being a disabled veteran and have received a discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions and have competed in an open recruitment process and have submitted acceptable documentary evidence demonstrating  eligibility prior to the final deadline of this recruitment (February 12, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.) and having achieved a minimum passing final examination score and meet all other qualifications for placement on the eligibility list will receive five additional points added to their final examination score.

Disclaimer Notice
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, and functions listed on this job description are representative only, and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform.  The Employer reserves the right to revise the job description as necessary.

Salary : $60,336 - $66,828