Wildfire Mitigation & Utility Programs Lead

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arizona seeks a Utility Mitigation Assistant Program Manager to support wildfire mitigation planning and review for public power entities and electric utilities. The role blends technical planning with stakeholder engagement to ensure compliance with HB 2201 and related statutes.

Work may include remote options within Arizona; the position emphasizes collaboration with utilities, local governments, and federal partners to advance risk reduction strategies and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wildfire mitigation planning and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating with utilities and government partners.
• Ability to translate technical wildfire data for diverse audiences.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and public meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide wildfire mitigation plan reviews and track timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Serve as a point of contact for utilities, attachors, and stakeholders; organize workshops and public forums.
• Review plans for statutory compliance and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate across state and federal partners to align risk reduction strategies.
• Assist in developing training modules on wildfire risk modeling and mitigation planning.

Skills

Wildfire behavior

Public power & utilities

HB 2201 requirements

Risk modeling tools

Collaborative engagement

Program management basics

Education

NWCG Firefighter 1

Tools

FSPro

WFDSS

STFB

GIS

Job description

The State of Arizona seeks a Utility Mitigation Assistant Program Manager to support wildfire mitigation planning and review for public power entities and electric utilities. The role blends technical planning with stakeholder engagement to ensure compliance with HB 2201 and related statutes.

Work may include remote options within Arizona; the position emphasizes collaboration with utilities, local governments, and federal partners to advance risk reduction strategies and training initiatives.