Remote Wildfire Mitigation Advisor - Field Standards Expert

Cindera Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

Cindera Inc. is seeking an advisory contributor to ground wildfire mitigation scoring and verification standards in real-world field practice. This remote role focuses on practical, evidence-based guidance drawn from field experience and recognized risk frameworks.

Ideal candidates bring credibility from IBHS, CAL FIRE, or adjacent mitigation work and can bridge rigorous standards with real-world applicability for homeowners, insurers, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with wildfire mitigation programs or inspection workflows.
• Familiarity with IBHS, CAL FIRE guidance or related wildfire risk frameworks.
• Hands-on exposure to field verification or mitigation QA.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve wildfire mitigation scoring criteria to reflect practical field conditions.
• Advise on verification standards for defensible space and home hardening.
• Stress-test rules against IBHS and CAL FIRE guidance and field edge cases.
• Help distinguish strong/moderate/weak signals for homeowners, insurers, and vendors.

Skills

Wildfire mitigation

Inspection workflows

Evidence-based verification

Stakeholder communication

Tools

IBHS guidance

CAL FIRE guidance

Job description

Help Cindera ground its wildfire mitigation scoring and verification standards in real-world field practice. This advisory seat is for someone who can bring credibility from IBHS, CAL FIRE, or adjacent mitigation work.

Remote · Remote — US Posted August 6, 2026

Advisory compensation; details to be discussed.

How you'd help

• Review and improve wildfire mitigation scoring criteria so they reflect practical field conditions, not just desk-based assumptions.
• Advise on verification standards for defensible space, home hardening, and mitigation evidence used in the platform.
• Stress-test Cindera’s rules against IBHS guidance, CAL FIRE practices, and common on-the-ground edge cases.
• Help the team distinguish between strong, moderate, and weak mitigation signals in a way that is clear to homeowners, insurers, and vendors.

Ideal background

• Direct experience with wildfire mitigation programs, inspection workflows, or property hardening standards.
• Familiarity with IBHS, CAL FIRE guidance, WUI building practices, or related wildfire risk frameworks.
• Hands-on exposure to field verification, site assessments, or mitigation QA in homes or neighborhoods.
• Able to give practical feedback that balances rigor, usability, and what can actually be verified from evidence.

Time commitment

Light advisory commitment, typically a few hours per month with periodic review calls and async feedback as standards evolve.