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Prescribed Fire Program Coordinator – Placer Resource Conservation District
Placer County, CA (Hybrid)
Position Summary
The Prescribed Fire Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and assisting in projects related to fuels reduction, prescribed fire preparation and implementation, basic forestry, and natural resources. The role includes implementing and integrating Placer RCD’s strategic plan and mission, initiating and stewarding partnerships with a large and varied group of external governmental, research, non-profit, and private partners. The Prescribed Fire Program Coordinator reports to the Prescribed Fire Program Manager. The position is an “at will”, full time benefited position.
The position requires knowledge and experience in fuels reduction, the safe and legal application of prescribed fire, fire effects on native plants, community outreach, and a broad based natural resource knowledge. It also requires funding and budget development skills, strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and problem-solving abilities to carry out the Placer RCD’s mission. The position requires a strong commitment to natural resource conservation and experience working collaboratively with a wide range of partners and community stakeholders such as RCDs, conservancies, regional agencies, NRCS, USFS, or other similar agencies or nonprofits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Prescribed Fire Program Coordinator will assist with the development of the Placer RCD’s prescribed fire community outreach programs and implementation projects. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Communicate progress, needs, and updates to staff, and supervisors
• Assist with budgets, reports, contracts, projections, and schedules
• Assist with grant writing, reporting, and meeting grant and contract deliverables
• Ability to work effectively with others and resolve conflicts with staff and partners
• Performs tasks related to the application of prescribed fire programs and projects
including, but not limited to:
o Strong writing skills; Developing press releases, outreach documents, burns
plans, weather prescriptions, and smoke management plans
o Conducting landowner technical assistance site visits
o Schedule and implement prescribed burn training events including workshops
and demonstration burns
o Secure appropriate permits, and act as a liaison with applicable partner agencies
and organizations
o Inventory and maintain Placer RCD equipment for prescribed burns, ensure
equipment is operable and undertake repairs if needed, develop and enforce
procedures for volunteer use
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school, in environmental planning, natural resource management, fire ecology, forestry, or a related field
• Two to four years of fire or fuels-related experience including but not limited to hand crews, engine crews, or aerial crews
• Wildland firefighting experience preferred
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Experience in supporting, developing, planning, implementing, and monitoring environmental, conservation, outreach, communication, and education related projects and initiatives
• Strong ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures with a variety of people, diverse interests, and temperaments
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills, strong verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize
APPLICATION INFORMATION
• To apply, email a cover letter, resume and three or more references to cordi@placerrcd.org.
• Priority Applications will be accepted through March 12, 2025, the position is open until filled.
