Fuels Mitigation Crew Member/Part-Time

AgUpdate; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking Fuels Mitigation Crew Members to support wildfire risk reduction through hands-on fieldwork, community education, and innovative mitigation practices in the wildland-urban interface.

The position emphasizes outdoor work, collaboration, and training as part of a proactive, mission-driven team dedicated to protecting the community. Join us to help prevent fires and educate residents on fire-safe practices.

Qualifications

• Age: must be at least eighteen (18) years.
• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., or high school equivalency certificate. Some college preferred.
• License: California Driver's License, Class C, is a condition of employment.
• Highly Desirable Experience: Fuels management experience; experience in fire prevention, defensible space inspection, vegetation management, or related field work.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-emergency activities including hazard mitigation, public education outreach, and fire prevention assistance.
• Identifies and eliminates hazardous conditions in wildland and urban interface settings.
• Supports fuels mitigation, exterior hazard abatement, vegetation and defensible space programs; assists with inspections and chipping/fuels reduction projects.
• Operates small power tools, handles towing/hitching of trailers, and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public outreach

Outdoor work

Hazard awareness

Defensible space knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED/equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Fuels Mitigation Crew Member – Part-Time

San Ramon, CA

$26.40-$33.69

Recruitment Closes November 18, 2026, at 3p.m.

Are you passionate about protecting your community from wildfire risk? Ready to make a real impact as part of a proactive, mission-driven fire district?

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking dedicated Fuels Mitigation Crew Members who are eager to support our commitment to reducing wildfire hazards through hands-on fieldwork, community education, and innovative mitigation practices. From shaping defensible space in our wildland-urban interface to assisting with outreach that empowers residents to stay fire-safe, this role places you at the forefront of prevention.

If you’re energized by outdoor work, motivated by meaningful service, and excited to contribute to a team that values training, collaboration, and forward-thinking wildfire strategies, this opportunity offers a dynamic and rewarding path to make a difference.

Under the direction of the Wildfire Risk Mitigation Specialist or Logistics Battalion Chief, the Fuels Mitigation Crew Member performs a variety of non-emergency activities, including hazard mitigation, public education outreach, fire prevention assistance, and identifying and eliminating potentially hazardous conditions in wildland and urban interface settings. Work supports the District's fuels mitigation and exterior hazard abatement programs and includes vegetation, defensible space, fire hazard, and state-mandated inspections; chipping and fuels reduction projects; towing and hitching trailers; operating small power tools; and other duties as assigned.

For the full job description go to:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire/classspecs

The following minimum qualifications are required:

• Age: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., or high school equivalency certificate. Some college preferred.
• License: Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Driver's License, Class C, is a condition of employment.
• Highly Desirable Experience: Fuels management experience; experience in fire prevention, defensible space inspection, vegetation management, or related field work.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract or offer.

Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo a background investigation, including a livescan, medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), age (40 and over), genetic characteristics and information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by law.