Utility Wildfire Mitigation; or Risk Compliance Specialist

Overview

Location(s):
California Practice/Department:
Urban Forestry/Fire Work Environment:
Hybrid/Remote Compensation: $85,000-$120,000/annually*

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 recognised by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honoured 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 aDudekian, and the projects
you will have the opportunity to shape.

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’llMake an Impact

We are seeking an experienced 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 hazard and develop plans to mitigate wildfire risk. This position will be located in one of Dudek’s California offices if local to one.

Travel to project sites and client or fire agency offices in their local 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 utility fire protection plans,wildfire mitigation 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
• Supports electric utilities and generations projects (BESS, Solar, Wind) to enable the client to operate in compliance with applicable standards, laws, and regulations.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate operational wildfire risk; and help develop and maintain the framework in response to changes to laws, regulations, and standards.
• Works with clients and regulatory agencies to identify operational wildfire risks and effective risk mitigation activities. May be limited to one regulatory agency or may include multiple agencies, laws, and regulations applicable to a specific department or area of business.
• Leads and develops utility wildfire mitigation planning documents and ensures they are implementable, effective, and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Identifies new and changing requirements or standards and ensures utility wildfire mitigation programs and tools are updated accordingly.

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, utility, or project management.
• Ability to conduct research and evaluate data…