Slalom Flex - Utility Fire Liaison (Multi-year Contract)

Slalom, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, dental & vision coverage

Well-being reimbursement

Disability coverage

Job summary

Slalom, LLC seeks a Utility Fire Liaison to support LADWP's Climate Resilience team in protecting responders around energized water and power infrastructure. This contract role leads training on fire response, incident command, and all-hazards readiness, serving as a liaison to incident commanders and EOCs.

The position prefers fire service and emergency management credentials with experience in wildfire response and hazardous infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Certifications or training such as IC S200/300/400, fire service training, emergency management credentials, or utility safety programs are strongly preferred.
• Experience in fire service, emergency management, or utility operations, with direct involvement in wildfire response, incident management, or hazardous infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Train and support first responders on safely operating around utility infrastructure.
• Train utility field crews on working within the ICS framework.
• Serve as a liaison providing subject matter expertise to incident commanders and EOCs.
• Support wildfire response and recovery, including pre-incident planning and post-incident reviews.
• Ignition investigation and compliance with fire agencies; report findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate with Compliance to meet reporting requirements.
• Support EOC activations with on-call or overnight shifts.
• Work mode is in-person.

Skills

Fire service experience

Emergency management

Public speaking & training

Incident Command System

Strong communication

Education

IC S200/300/400 certifications

Emergency management credentials

Utility safety programs

Job description

Job Description

Description and Requirements

Role Overview

We are seeking a Utility Fire Liaison to support LADWP's Climate Resilience team in protecting first responders and utility crews working around energized and pressurized water and power infrastructure during wildfires and other emergencies. This role serves as a key link between the utility, first responders, and internal field teams to support safe, coordinated emergency response and post-incident recovery. Reporting within Emergency Management, the Utility Fire Liaison leads training and preparedness efforts focused on fire response, responder safety, Incident Command System integration, and all-hazards readiness. This role is ideal for recently retired fire service officers seeking a second career to contribute to the resilience of their community. This is an opportunity to help create and shape a critical emergency management function at one of the nation's oldest and largest utilities. This is a contract position with an opportunity to apply for the permanent role. This position will require 3 days per week onsite to local LA office.

What You'll Do

Train and support first responders (fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services) on safely operating around utility infrastructure, including energized electrical systems, substations, transmission and distribution assets, dams, reservoirs, pipelines, and other critical facilities. Train utility field crews and supervisors on working within the Incident Command System, including responder roles, unified command and communications protocols. Serve as a liaison, providing subject matter expertise on utility infrastructure to incident commanders, emergency operations centers (EOCs), and cooperating agencies during wildfire response and recovery operations. Support wildfire response and recovery efforts, including pre-incident planning, situational awareness, safety briefings, post-incident reviews, and lessons-learned integration into procedures and training. Ignition investigation and compliance, working with the power system and fire agencies to investigate and report on all fire incidents, including causes and recommendations for prevention. Collaborate with Compliance Division to ensure all reporting requirements relating to fire are meeting all regulations. Support Department Emergency Operations Center activations with shift-based overtime or on-call work, including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours. This position's work mode is in-person.

What You'll Bring

Certifications or training such as IC S 200/300/400, fire service training, emergency management credentials, or utility safety programs are strongly preferred. Experience in fire service, emergency management, or utility operations, with direct involvement in wildfire response, incident management, or hazardous infrastructure environments. Demonstrated ability to train and engage diverse audiences, such as first responders, line crews, supervisors, and cross-functional utility teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex infrastructure and safety concepts into clear, actionable guidance. Understanding of electric and/or water utility infrastructure and the risks these assets present during fires, emergencies, and extreme heat conditions. Experience coordinating with external agencies, including fire departments, emergency management organizations, and mutual aid partners. Ability to operate effectively during high-stress, rapidly evolving incidents, balancing safety, operational priorities, and clear communication.

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working, and meaningful impact. What sets us apart? We believe work should be challenging and fulfilling, not perfect, but possible. That's why we prioritize purpose, flexibility, connection, and recognition, so our people can thrive and love what they do, most days.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted hourly pay range is $37/hr to $57/hr. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The hourly pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process.