Wildland Fuels & Mitigation Program Manager

County of Riverside; California; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

County of Riverside seeks a Fire Fuels and Mitigation Manager in Riverside to oversee hazardous vegetation reduction programs, coordinate with agencies and landowners, and ensure CEQA compliance. The role requires leadership, GIS skills, and project management experience within a public safety framework.

The incumbent will supervise staff, develop grant proposals, and coordinate procurement while utilizing ArcGIS to support planning and reporting. A valid California driver’s license is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in forest/fire/recreation/land use planning or closely related field.
• Two years of experience delivering vegetation abatement or fire hazard reduction projects.
• Knowledge of brush land management, CEQA, GIS, and bid processes.
• Ability to manage projects, lead staff, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Driver’s license valid in California.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate wildland fuels/vegetation management projects and contracts; read maps, evaluate feasibility, and manage contracts with agencies and landowners.
• Review CEQA documents and assess environmental impacts for projects.
• Develop grant applications and manage budgets and expenditures.
• Prepare RFPs, interview contractors, lead meetings, and coordinate purchases and invoicing.
• Supervise staff, provide training, and support hiring decisions.
• Maintain GIS data, create maps, and analyze GIS data for projects and grants.
• Engage with stakeholders and present to the Board of Supervisors.

Kenntnisse

GIS

Leadership

Project management

Contract management

Team supervision

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Jobbeschreibung

County of Riverside seeks a Fire Fuels and Mitigation Manager in Riverside to oversee hazardous vegetation reduction programs, coordinate with agencies and landowners, and ensure CEQA compliance. The role requires leadership, GIS skills, and project management experience within a public safety framework.

The incumbent will supervise staff, develop grant proposals, and coordinate procurement while utilizing ArcGIS to support planning and reporting. A valid California driver’s license is required.