Wildfire Home Assessment Specialist

Jefferson County; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, medical, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement matching & wellness program

Job summary

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Home Assessments Team Member to promote wildfire readiness by engaging residents and communities in home and community assessments. The role functions within the Wildland Fire Management Program and reports to the Home Assessment Module Lead.

The position emphasizes independent work with minimal supervision, field assessments, and collaboration with outreach teams to advance wildfire resilience and access to related programs.

Qualifications

• NFPA Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Certification required within 2-year of hire.
• Experience: Minimum one year in related field.
• GED or High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Engages and educates residents and communities on wildfire mitigation and preparedness strategies to improve wildfire resilience in the built environment.
• Plans, prepares, and coordinates individual home and community wildfire assessments.
• Conveys accurate wildfire risk and mitigation guidance across Jefferson County.
• Engages and motivates communities to participate in parcel-level wildfire risk assessments.
• Utilizes assessment technology and materials to deliver a parcel-level risk assessment report.
• Identifies and prioritizes home hardening and vegetation management options to prevent ignition.
• Provides guidance on home hardening, defensible space, and fire-resistant landscaping.
• Guides residents to funding sources for wildfire resilience programs.
• Educates on Firewise USA®, Fire Adapted Communities (FAC) and FACO Neighborhood Ambassador programs.
• Assists in developing and delivering educational materials to homeowner and community groups.
• Position involves outdoor work year-round, including walking on steep terrain.

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Home Assessments Team Member to promote wildfire readiness by engaging residents and communities in home and community assessments. The role functions within the Wildland Fire Management Program and reports to the Home Assessment Module Lead.

The position emphasizes independent work with minimal supervision, field assessments, and collaboration with outreach teams to advance wildfire resilience and access to related programs.