Wildfire Mitigation Programs Manager

Dept of Forestry and Fire Management; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management is seeking an experienced Utility Mitigation Assistant Program Manager to support wildfire mitigation planning under HB 2201. You will review, approve, and monitor mitigation plans submitted by public power entities and electric utilities, and coordinate interagency efforts with diverse partners.

Qualified candidates will have knowledge of wildfire risk, modeling tools, and experience in stakeholder engagement and plan compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wildland fire behavior, fuels, suppression strategies, and fire modeling tools (FSPro, STFB, WFDSS).
• Understanding of public power and electric utility infrastructure and wildfire risk reduction best practices.
• Knowledge of HB 2201 statutory requirements and Arizona wildfire management policies.
• Skills in stakeholder engagement, interagency collaboration, and professional communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to review and validate wildfire mitigation plans for compliance and translate technical data into accessible recommendations.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License required; NWCG Firefighter 1 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing, approving, and monitoring wildfire mitigation plans submitted by public power entities and electric utilities.
• Manage program coordination and stakeholder engagement across utilities, local, county, tribal, state, and federal partners.
• Ensure plans meet statutory requirements and scientific standards and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Wildland fire behavior

Fire modeling tools

Public power & utilities

HB 2201 knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Plan review & validation

Arizona Driver's License

NWCG Firefighter 1 (preferred)

Job description

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management is seeking an experienced Utility Mitigation Assistant Program Manager to support wildfire mitigation planning under HB 2201. You will review, approve, and monitor mitigation plans submitted by public power entities and electric utilities, and coordinate interagency efforts with diverse partners.

Qualified candidates will have knowledge of wildfire risk, modeling tools, and experience in stakeholder engagement and plan compliance.