Coordinator, Community Wildfire Preparedness - UNR Extension Living With Fire Program

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension seeks a full‑time Administrative Faculty member to serve as the Community Wildfire Preparedness Coordinator within the Living With Fire Program. The Coordinator will work directly with federal agencies and community partners to develop, review, and implement Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) throughout Nevada.

• Coordinate the development, review, and implementation of CWPPs in Nevada communities.
• Collaborate with federal agencies, local governments, and community partners.
• Provide technical assistance in spatial data analysis and wildfire risk assessment.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and public outreach activities on wildfire preparedness.
• Prepare reports, edit program documentation, and communicate findings via radio, television, and written media.

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related work experience, OR Master’s degree and one (1) year of related work experience.
• Experience in Natural Resources, Ecology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Social Sciences, project coordination, or a closely related field.
• Completion of fingerprinting/background check.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and public speaking in person, on radio, and via television.
• Experience in spatial data analysis, meeting facilitation, interpersonal communications, public relations, and organizational and administrative skills.

A valid Class "C" driver’s license or higher operator’s license within 30 days of appointment.

Variable work schedule with regular travel to community and stakeholder events across Nevada.

Administrative Faculty –

B. Salary range: $57,000–$74,000, based on related education, experience, internal equity, and budget availability.

• Competitive retirement plan with 19.25% university contribution and 100% vesting on the first day.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous annual and sick leave, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Access to the
  
  E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center membership.
• University tuition reduction for faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester).

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity it operates.

The University provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and requires applicants for positions that require driving to provide evidence of a valid driver’s license at the time of employment. All qualified applicants and employees are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications and are guaranteed a harassment-free workplace. Employees may file complaints of discrimination or harassment in accordance with the University’s grievance procedures.