Wildfire Home Assessment Specialist – On-Site, 4–10 Schedule

Jefferson County; Huntington (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard Benefits (dental, medical, &

Retirement matching

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking a Home Assessment Team Member to engage residents in wildfire readiness, conduct parcel-level assessments, and deliver actionable risk reports to reduce home ignition. The role supports the Wildland Fire Management Program and coordinates with the Community Engagement team to promote preparedness.

The ideal candidate can work independently with limited supervision, will be part of a larger team, and should be prepared for year-round outdoor work and occasional

Qualifications

• NFPA wildland mitigation certification due within 2 years of hire.
• Experience with home assessment methodologies is preferred.
• Knowledge of Home Ignition Zone science is preferred.
• Experience with wildfire preparedness and mitigation best practices is preferred.
• Familiarity with Firewise USA, FAC, FACO Neighborhood Ambassador programs is preferred.
• Vegetation management knowledge is preferred.
• Basic Colorado Front Range Fire Ecology knowledge is preferred.
• Education: GED or High School Diploma.
• Experience: minimum one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage and educate residents and communities on wildfire mitigation and preparedness to improve resilience.
• Plan and coordinate individual home and community wildfire assessments.
• Convey wildfire risk and mitigation guidance across Jefferson County fuels.
• Motivate communities to participate in parcel-level wildfire risk assessments.
• Use assessment technology to deliver parcel-level risk reports.
• Identify and prioritize home hardening and vegetation management options to reduce ignition risk.
• Provide guidance on defensible space and fire-resistant landscaping techniques.
• Guide residents to funding sources for wildfire resilience.
• Educate on national and local programs such as Firewise USA, FAC, FACO Neighborhood Ambassador.
• Assist in developing and delivering educational materials to homeowners and community groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work outdoors year-round and walk on potentially steep terrain.

Skills

NFPA Certification

Home assessment methodology

Home Ignition Zone Science

Wildfire preparedness

Firewise USA / FAC / FACO

Vegetation management

Colorado Front Range Fire Ecology

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Job description

Jefferson County is seeking a Home Assessment Team Member to engage residents in wildfire readiness, conduct parcel-level assessments, and deliver actionable risk reports to reduce home ignition. The role supports the Wildland Fire Management Program and coordinates with the Community Engagement team to promote preparedness.

The ideal candidate can work independently with limited supervision, will be part of a larger team, and should be prepared for year-round outdoor work and occasional