Wildfire Risk Mitigation Specialist

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

Ready to take a leadership role in safeguarding our community from wildfire risk? Interested in shaping cutting-edge fuels mitigation, heavy equipment operations, and large-scale vegetation management programs within a dynamic and forward-thinking fire district?

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking an innovative and highly skilled Wildfire Risk Mitigation Specialist who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about reducing wildfire hazards on a community-wide scale. In this pivotal role, you will lead the District’s dozer program, oversee fuels mitigation and grant-funded vegetation projects, and collaborate closely with CAL FIRE, Cal OES, partner agencies, landowners, and environmental stakeholders to advance our wildfire resilience efforts.

From directing fire-trail maintenance and shaded fuel breaks to managing environmental compliance, training personnel, and responding to wildland incidents in a heavy-equipment leadership capacity, this position offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a measurable impact. If you are driven, strategic, and committed to strengthening community preparedness and wildfire prevention, this role puts you at the forefront of our mission.

Under the direction of the Battalion Chief of Logistics, the Wildfire Risk Mitigation Specialist, organizes, directs, administers, and participates in the District's heavy equipment (dozer) program, fuels mitigation program, and grant-funded vegetation management projects. Supervises, trains team members and works as needed in, the District dozer program positions (Dozer Operator and Dozer Swamper), and supervises the Fuels Mitigation Crew Members. Directs hazardous vegetation inspection and abatement in coordination with the Fire Marshal. Serves as the District's lead for fuels grant administration and works with CAL FIRE, Cal OES, partner agencies, contractors, community groups, landowners, and environmental partners. Responds to wildland and all-hazard incidents in a heavy equipment or crew supervisory role. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Wildfire Risk Mitigation Specialists work a 40-Hour Work week schedule.

For the full job description go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire/classspecs

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves. The District's service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The District serves a population of 194,607. The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing, along with wildland areas, protected by nine stations and one volunteer staffed station with 185 employees, and 56 volunteers. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors.

Age:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Education:

High school diploma, G.E.D., or high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of wildland fire experience, including three (3) years in heavy equipment operations (as HFEO, dozer operator, or Heavy Equipment Boss).
• Two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience over fire personnel, equipment, or field crews.
• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

License:

Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Class A Driver's License. A satisfactory driving record as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles, and a current DMV medical certification is a condition of employment.

The Fire Chief will always reserve the right to evaluate all experience, education, training, and background to determine if these qualifications are met.

Highly Desirable Experience:

Experience managing grant-funded fuels reduction projects, including budget and deliverable tracking; experience with vegetation hazard inspection and abatement; an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in fire technology, forestry, natural resources, or a related field; California State Fire Training Company Officer certification.

Highly Desirable Training and Certifications:

• S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
• S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws, Type 2 Faller
• S-219 Firing Operations
• S-230 Crew Boss (Single Resource)
• S-236 Heavy Equipment Boss (HEQB)
• S-270 Basic Air Operations
• S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations
• Dozer Swamper task book completion
• Heavy Equipment Interagency Safety Training (HEIST)
• CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator (HFEO) Academy
• NWCG / CICCS Heavy Equipment Boss (HEQB) qualification (task book certified)
• NWCG / CICCS Strike Team Leader – Heavy Equipment (STEQ)
• Single Resource Crew Boss (CRWB)
• Instructor qualification for any of the required courses or academies listed above
• Per NWCG, HEQB requires prior performance as Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and a completed task book (PMS 311-13). STEQ requires prior performance as HEQB and a completed task book (PMS 311-10). Required licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract or offer.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire.

Please note: Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 9, 2026.

Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation, including polygraph, a psychological evaluation, a thorough medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), age (40 and over), genetic characteristics and information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by law.