Wildfire Risk Mitigation Crew Member (Part-Time)

AgUpdate; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking Fuels Mitigation Crew Members to support wildfire risk reduction through hands-on fieldwork, community education, and innovative mitigation practices in the wildland-urban interface.

The position emphasizes outdoor work, collaboration, and training as part of a proactive, mission-driven team dedicated to protecting the community. Join us to help prevent fires and educate residents on fire-safe practices.

Qualifications

• Age: must be at least eighteen (18) years.
• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D., or high school equivalency certificate. Some college preferred.
• License: California Driver's License, Class C, is a condition of employment.
• Highly Desirable Experience: Fuels management experience; experience in fire prevention, defensible space inspection, vegetation management, or related field work.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-emergency activities including hazard mitigation, public education outreach, and fire prevention assistance.
• Identifies and eliminates hazardous conditions in wildland and urban interface settings.
• Supports fuels mitigation, exterior hazard abatement, vegetation and defensible space programs; assists with inspections and chipping/fuels reduction projects.
• Operates small power tools, handles towing/hitching of trailers, and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public outreach

Outdoor work

Hazard awareness

Defensible space knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED/equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking Fuels Mitigation Crew Members to support wildfire risk reduction through hands-on fieldwork, community education, and innovative mitigation practices in the wildland-urban interface.

The position emphasizes outdoor work, collaboration, and training as part of a proactive, mission-driven team dedicated to protecting the community. Join us to help prevent fires and educate residents on fire-safe practices.