Wildfire Risk Mitigation Lead — Dozer & Grants Programs

San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking an innovative Wildfire Risk Mitigation Specialist who will lead the District’s dozer program, oversee fuels mitigation and grant-funded vegetation projects, and collaborate with CAL FIRE, Cal OES, partner agencies, landowners, and environmental partners to advance wildfire resilience.

This role directs hazardous vegetation inspection and abatement, supervises the fuels crew and dozer operators, and responds to wildland incidents in a heavy

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of wildland fire experience, including three (3) years in heavy equipment operations (HFEO, dozer operator, or Heavy Equipment Boss).
• Two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience over fire personnel, equipment, or field crews.
• Possession of California Class A Driver's License with satisfactory DMV record and medical certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the District’s heavy equipment (dozer) program and supervise Dozer Operator/Dozer Swamper.
• Oversee fuels mitigation program and grant-funded vegetation management projects.
• Coordinate with CAL FIRE, Cal OES, partner agencies, landowners and environmental partners.
• Respond to wildland incidents in a heavy equipment leadership capacity.
• Direct hazardous vegetation inspection and abatement in coordination with Fire Marshal.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Grant management

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in fire technology, forestry, natural resources, or related field

Job description

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking an innovative Wildfire Risk Mitigation Specialist who will lead the District’s dozer program, oversee fuels mitigation and grant-funded vegetation projects, and collaborate with CAL FIRE, Cal OES, partner agencies, landowners, and environmental partners to advance wildfire resilience.

This role directs hazardous vegetation inspection and abatement, supervises the fuels crew and dozer operators, and responds to wildland incidents in a heavy