Fire Protection Planner

Overview

Location(s):
California Practice/Department:
Urban Forestry/Fire Work Environment:
Hybrid/Remote Compensation: $85,/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 recognized by leading industry organizations, andwe’vebeen honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee-ownersare 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, andcollaborationwhile 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 a mid-level professional to join our fire protection planning team. Dudek’s team has worked in wildfire assessment and fire protection planning for nearly 25 years, partnering with landowners and land management agencies to evaluate wildfire hazards and develop plans that reduce wildfire risk. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of (1) wildfire suppression, prevention, inspection, or mitigation experience with a public firefighting or land management agency—such as a local fire department, CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service, or the Bureau of Land Management—and (2) an environmental planning background, including experience preparing or reviewing planning documents, technical studies, or environmental compliance documents.

This position will be located in one of Dudek’s California offices. Travel to project sites and client or fire agency offices throughout California may be necessary. Familiarity with state and local building, development, and defensible space codes and standards is also required.

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.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in wildfire suppression or prevention, fire service, environmental planning, consulting, land management, development review, or project management.
• Demonstrated environmental planning experience, including preparation or review of planning documents, environmental technical studies, CEQA or NEPA documents, development applications, or related regulatory analyses.
• Ability to integrate fire agency operational requirements, wildfire risk considerations, and environmental planning requirements into clear, defensible technical analyses and recommendations.
• Ability to conduct research and evaluate data sets and planning documents and…