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Job Location drjobs

Irvine - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 89207 - 120265

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Under general direction performs a variety of journey-level office and field work for the Community Risk Reduction Department. Incumbents are responsible for performing routine technical resource management assignments of average difficulty related to wildland protection forestry conservation and ensuring fire prevention measures are implemented. Additionally when directed by the Wildland Resource Planner may respond to vegetation fires to aid as a technical specialist.


Receives general direction from the Wildland Resource Planner. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.


EDUCATION (position requirements are entry):

  • Equivalent to a bachelors degree in Fire Science Forestry Environmental Science or a closely related field

EXPERIENCE (position requirements are entry):

  • Two (2) years of directly related project/program experience


HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS(not required):

  • Experience with ESRI products such as ArcMap and ArcCatalog
  • Experience with GPS programs such as Tremble and Garmin
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Avenza Quick Capture. and Cal Mapper
  • Knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
  • Experience responding to vegetation fires in either a support or suppression role
  • Experience with VMP/VTP


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

  • Recruitment Closes - Sunday September 7 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Oral Interview - Week of September 29 2025
  • Hire Date - TBD

Please note that the schedule of events listed above is subject to change based on Authority needs.


DISTINGUISIHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Wildland Resource Technician is the first level in a two-level Fire Prevention Series. The Wildland Resource Technician is the journey-level position and is distinguished from the Wildland Resource Planner which has supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.)

Management reserves the right to add modify change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.


Gather data on environmental and natural resources management issues; perform environmental analysis research surveys investigations and studies of average difficulty; write preliminary reports; prepare routine correspondence and answer questions of a routine nature from the public and other governmental agencies and entities; prepare regulatory and compliance documents enforce laws and regulations. Incumbents may be assigned lead responsibility for a specific project.


Implements plans and projects which includes reading maps to understand types of terrain to be worked on and locations of projects; assisting in determining project feasibility resources required timeline and critical milestones.


Assists in the development of project plans that outline type of plan project benefits plan-development recommendations desired outcomes impacts to the Authority and other agencies environmental impact and any other pertinent information.


Coordinates access to lands for Authority training purposes; acts as a secondary liaison between the Authority and landowners to request permission to train on their property; coordinates logistics to support training and prepares land for Authority training and Air Operations (grade roads Mow helicopter landing sites brush roads).


Creates maps and collects GIS data to support project grant training and management plans and other activities. Uses ArcGIS to create and manipulate data including creating shapefiles and analyzing aerial and multi-spectral imagery; collects perimeters and origins of vegetation fires and maintains a database of annual fire occurrences.


Maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders; serves as a liaison to partner agencies governmental agencies consultants and vendors the public and landowners as a wildland subject matter expert.


Conduct defensible space inspections for pre- and post-fire incident and prepare documentation.


Lead and attend meetings as a representative of the Authority both in and out of county; provides clear communication to diverse audiences while maintaining positive relationships.


Performs other related duties as assigned.


To view the required knowledge and abilities please view the full classification specification using the link provided below.

Wildlife Resource Technician Classification Specification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

See position description above.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess mobility to work in outside environment; strength stamina and mobility to perform light to medium physical work including extensive walking; to sit stand and walk on level uneven or slippery surfaces; frequently reach twist turn kneel bend stoop squat crouch grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites; vision including color vision to inspect wildland areas maps and operate equipment. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas sites. Finger dexterity is needed to operate equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects averaging a weight up to 45 pounds or heavier weights with the appropriate equipment on a frequent/occasional basis in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employees work in both inside and outside environments. and are exposed to cold and hot temperatures inclement weather conditions road hazards mechanical hazards biologic or infectious agents hazardous physical substances and odors and fumes dust and air contaminants. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

May be required to respond to vegetation fires during evenings weekends and/or holidays. Unscheduled overtime work is required to support various emergencies during evenings weekends and/or holidays.


NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.


PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Before an employee is hired he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check reference check DMV check licensure/certification check Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFAs designated physician.


HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

When the recruitment opens for this position an applicant must submit during the application filing period an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.


SELECTION PROCEDURES:

INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW:

The Human Resources Department reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high the review process may include a secondary screening(by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

TESTING:
Testing for this position or any other position may include but is not limited to the following: written exam practical exam panel interview physical ability test assessment center oral presentation project assignment etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.


AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter Duke Steppe Human Resources Manager at or via email at no later than 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.


RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:

All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFAs Merit and Selection Rules which are available for inspection upon request.


ELIGIBLE LIST:

The duration of an Eligible List for this recruitment is one (1) year unless extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.


WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process he/she is required to submit an email notification to Duke Steppe Human Resources Manager at requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicants current phone number.


QUESTIONS:

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Duke Steppe Human Resources Manager at or .


NOTE:

The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.


Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

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