Fire Protection Planner - Northern California

Overview

Location(s):  Oakland, CA / Auburn, CAPractice/Department:  Urban ForestryWork Environment:  HybridCompensation: $85,000 - $140,000

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. 

Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. 

Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. 

Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.  

Position Overview

Who You Are 

As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. 

Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.  

How You’ll Make an Impact 

We are seeking a mid-level professional to join our fire protection planning team. Dudek’s team has been working in the wildfire assessment and fire protection planning field for nearly 25 years. We work with landowners and land management agencies to evaluate wildfire hazards and develop plans to mitigate wildfire risk. This position will be based in our Oakland office and will support projects throughout Northern California. Travel to project sites and client or fire agency offices across the Northern California region will be necessary. Familiarity with state and local building, development, and defensible space codes and standards is also highly desirable.

 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Analyzing project maps, plans, and data sets and summarizing wildfire conditions for inclusion in reports and management plans.
• Conducting field assessments to evaluate wildfire hazard conditions.
• Analyzing field data, GIS data, and conducting project-related research.
• Preparing or supporting preparation of fire protection plans, technical reports and development of fire hazard reduction recommendations.
• Attending meetings to discuss the results of project-related assessments and analyses.
• Representing clients and Dudek to local agencies

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in fire science, fire administration, forestry, natural resources, fire ecology, environmental science, or other related field.
• 5 Years experience in any of the following: consulting, fire service, construction, development, project management
• Ability to conduct research and evaluate data sets and planning documents and summarize pertinent information into reports.
• Ability to understand and interpret site development plan drawings.
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications 

• Proficiency with fire behavior and wildfire hazard mapping and analysis software packages (e.g., BehavePlus, FlamMap, IFTDSS, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Additional desired qualifications include excellent writing skills and GIS/CAD mapping skills.
• Previous experience working for a fire department as a firefighter, inspector, investigator, deputy fire marshal, fire marshal
• ICC or CASFM Fire Inspector, Plans Examiner, Fire Investigator, Fire Marshal Certification
• NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (CWMS)

Compensation: $85,000 - $140,000/annually 

*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment. 

Working Conditions  

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. 

• This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.