Wildland Fire Consultant

Job Summary

A Wildland Fire Consultant leverages extensive public agency fire management experience to support wildfire mitigation planning. The role focuses on risk assessments, CWPP and WMP development, and stakeholder engagement, translating field-tested wildfire operations into actionable strategies that strengthen community resilience and regulatory compliance.

Job Classification: Seasonal;
Part-Time

Duty Station: California (Statewide)

Travel: Up to 25% based on business needs to client sites

Compensation

• $50.00 - $62.50 per hour

• FLSA Non-Exempt

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct wildfire risk and hazard assessments for communities and utilities

• Develop and update Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs)

• Advise on fuels management strategies and Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) practices

• Provide technical review of wildfire mitigation projects and planning documents

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and public engagement sessions

• Support interagency coordination with local, state, tribal, and federal partners

• Prepare GIS-informed maps, models, and decision-support tools for planning efforts

• Ensure compliance with HFRA, FEMA, state, and utility wildfire planning standards

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in wildfire mitigation planning (CWPPs, WMPs, or equivalent)

• Strong understanding of fire behavior, fuels management, and HIZ principles

• Ability to conduct wildfire risk and hazard assessments using GIS and related tools

• Proven record of interagency coordination and stakeholder engagement

• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills

• Knowledge of federal, state, and utility wildfire planning standards (HFRA, FEMA, etc.)

• Ability to translate operational fire experience into actionable planning strategies

Education and Experience

• Required: Minimum 10 years of experience in wildland fire management with a public agency

• Preferred: Bachelor's of Science in forestry, fire science, rangeland management, wildlife ecology or a related field

Physical Requirements

For example:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• MDLIVE

• Paid Annual Leave/PTO

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k)

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre-employment Requirements

Due to the nature of Chloeta's services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee's written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work.

Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Chloeta

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.