Field Manager - Wildfire Mitigation

Healdsburg CA

Description

Job Title: Manager 1,2,3 Status: Part-time / Temporary Location: Field & Office Compensation: Hourly About Wildfire Services Wildfire Services Group, LLC helps property owners in the wildland urban interface prepare for the next wildfire and recover from the last. We are a wildfire risk assessment, mitigation, and maintenance services company partnering with private, commercial, and municipal clients, insurance professionals, contractors, and fire agencies to provide services before and after wildfires in Northern California. Position Summary The Wildfire Services Manager, Field Operations works with the Wildfire Services team to oversee the project and execute fire mitigation projects. The Wildfire Services Manager is a Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist through the National Fire Protection Association. Successful candidates for this position have also successfully completed the Wildland Fire Assessment Program training through FireSafe Sonoma. Wildfire Services offers reimbursement for expenses related to certification and training to meet this standard. This training and certification enables the Manager to identify, quantify, and qualify wildfire hazards on and around the parcel. The goal of every assessment and mitigation project is to identify and mitigate risk in order to prepare for a wildfire in 3 main areas - vegetation management, home hardening, and values at risk. Successful candidates have more than 5-years of relevant leadership and management experience, have completed or are working toward a 4-year college degree, and enjoy working outdoors. Additional required certifications include: First Responder, S-212, S-130, S-190, L-180 Wildfire Services highly values teamwork and collaboration. The Ideal Team Player virtues of Hungry, Humble, and Smart are characteristics that will help a successful candidate thrive and help lead the company’s growth and development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage mitigation projects Lead & manage team and work hands-on alongside Field Team Work closely with client to insure customer satisfaction Keep accurate records of completed work Hands on vegetation maintenance with hand and power tools Utilize analog and electronic measurement, recording, and other various assessment tools Qualification Requirements 5+ years of fire, landscaping or other relevant experience Leadership and management experience College Degree preferred Strong interpersonal skills Work independently Highly developed communication skills - in-person, written, and telephone Review and understand project plans in Google Workspace Wildland fire, landscaping, construction or other skilled trade work preferred Physical Demands Must have valid drivers license and the ability to drive to assessments in Marin, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake Counties Must be able to work outside for long periods of time Must be able to hike long distances on mixed terrain Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Travel Requirements Mitigation projects occur throughout Northern California. Extended and overnight travel may be required. Compensation 90-day trial period Hourly pay DOE Reimbursement for mileage at $0.56/mile and Reimbursement for PPE up to $250 Reimbursement for certifications up to $1200 Success factors Is a high-energy individual capable of leading field crews doing mitigation work Is organized in all areas (personal office space, field operations, company yard space, job sites, etc.) Leads by example Presents himself or herself in a professional manner Initiates action when needed Is self-motivated Please reply with cover letter and resume www.wildfireservices.biz