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Job Description
Position Description
Are you a wildfire professional who can thrive in performing complex, administrative, and analytical work?
Are you a self-starter who excels at working with others to provide excellent and strategic services in a fast-paced environment?
Are you excited to work with a dynamic team?
If so, the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority may be right for you! The Authority is seeking a qualified, well-organized, and team-oriented candidate to apply for the position of Senior Wildfire Mitigation Specialist.
Apply today!
Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority .
The Position
This is the advanced/lead-level classification in the Wildfire Mitigation Specialist class series that performs the full range of inspection duties related to the Authority’s Wildfire Mitigation Program . In addition to providing technical and functional direction to lower-level staff, incumbents work under general supervision and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine - to - complex tasks. This class is distinguished from the Wildfire Mitigation Specialist in that this class performs advanced journey-level wildfire mitigation inspections , leads the work of other staff , and coordinates wildfire mitigation activities with other local fire agencies and fire prevention/vegetation management partners .
NOTE : This is a full time, limited-term grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant. This position is anticipated to be funded for the next two years.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
Be experienced in solving complex problems and producing creative solutions.
Be knowledgeable of wildfire mitigation best practices.
Perform complex and analytical tasks while using integrity, initiative, and sound judgment.
Be motivated by the opportunity for professional growth and satisfaction that comes from working in an environment ripe with challenge and possibility .
Be a self-starter, flexible, reliable, and detail oriented with high standards for work product.
Be able to excel at work both within a team and independently.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Be skilled at analyzing various data and draw ing sound conclusions and offer ing improvements.
Have computer skills, including GIS Inspection Software and office software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to prepare official minutes, resolutions, ordinances, clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
COMPETENCIES- Adaptability and Flexibility - Can shift gears comfortably
- Attention to Detail - Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracy
- Communication - Effectively exchanges thoughts, opinions, and information verbally and in writing
- Critical Thinking - Identifies and defines problems and develops workable solutions
- Decision Making - Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action and developing appropriate solutions within documented organizational boundaries
- Initiative - Assesses and initiates things independently
- Interpersonal Relations and Skills - Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect
- Leadership - Inspires others toward a common vision and fosters trust and ethics
- Results Orientation and Execution - Manages time and priorities effectively
- Team work - Works collaboratively with others to achieve a goal
About Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) leads the development of fire adapted communities using sound scientific, financial, programmatic, ecological practices, vegetation management, community education, evacuation, and warning systems with the support of its member and partner agencies. Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority communities are informed, prepared, fire adapted, resilient and capable of withstanding a major fire limiting loss of life and major property damage while protecting our rich environmental diversity.
Examples of Duties
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Typical Qualifications
Education:- Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by college level coursework in fire sciences and prevention. An associate degree or bachelor's degree with major coursework in fire science, fire prevention, or fire technology is highly desirable.
Experience:- Two (2) years of responsible journey level experience in wildfire mitigation work performing fire inspections at a level equivalent to the Authority’s classification of Wildfire Mitigation Specialist.
Licenses and Certificates:- Possession of a valid California driver's license is a condition of continued employment
- Certified as a Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist by the National Fire Protection Association, within 12 months of hire date
Supplemental Information
SALARY AND BENEFITS :- $11 4,617.50 - $127,000.00 / year DOE/DOQ
- Medical Benefits - $1,900 per month cafeteria plan
- Paid Time Off - one hundred twenty hours (120) annually equivalent to the rate of 4.615 hours per pay period
- A 401(a)-plan funded at 7.5% of salary
- An employee funded 457 plan
APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applications must be submitted online through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.
Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system .
All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 11 , 2025 , at 11:59 PM PST.
Appraisal Process - (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.
This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.
Application - Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.
Remote Screen Interview Exam - (Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the Remote Screen Interview assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for the week of mid-August 2025 .
Oral Board Interview Exam - (100%) Applicants may be selected for consideration to participate in an Oral Board Interview appraisal to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position . The Oral Board Interview is tentatively scheduled for the end of August . Successful candidates will be placed on a list of qualified candidates.
Successful candidates will be submitted to the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority for further consideration.
All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to dprieto@rgs.ca.gov .
Neither Regional Government Services nor the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by emailing dprieto@rgs.ca.gov .
The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing Date/Time: 8/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific - Adaptability and Flexibility - Can shift gears comfortably
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Regional Government Services
Show moreOUR HISTORY
Regional Government Services Authority (RGS) is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) serving the needs of cities, counties, special districts, joint powers authorities, and other governmental entities since 2002. RGS works exclusively for the benefit of public agencies, providing a ready source of support and consulting services to meet the needs of its partner agencies in a broad range of disciplines and to help local governments meet three challenges:
- Decreasing revenues
- Increasing demands (and costs) for services, and
- Loss of experienced staff.
Local government leaders knew that these challenges were likely to continue, so agencies would have to work together – uniting not only their voices but their resources to advocate and become more efficient. The idea behind the creation of RGS was to form an agency that would help local governments share expertise and improve efficiencies. This was an emerging need. It did not require that each agency hire full-time staff. With the creation of this JPA, agencies could, in effect, share expertise through a third-party.
WHO WE ARE
Today, RGS is governed by several member agencies, all with the common goal expressed in the JPA’s MISSION STATEMENT: To provide quality, innovative, cost-effective services exclusively to public agencies. In November 2020, the 5-year Strategic Plan was adopted. Current member agency representation can be found on the Board of Directors page of this website.
RGS developed a highly flexible platform of administrative support, benefit plans and programs that could serve the diverse needs of cities, special districts, counties and other joint powers authorities. Flexibility was vital because the needs of partner agencies varied and because RGS services were 100 percent fee-based. Thus, RGS costs have always been able to ramp up or down quickly, as demand changed.
To further understand RGS main service lines, please see the RGS Services Brochure or the Services area of the website.
To view the RGS Org Chart click here.
Regional Government Services Authority was formed under Section 6500, for the purpose of providing local governments with administrative, staffing and advisory services. RGS has now served over 300 cities, special districts, joint powers authorities and other local governments and non-profits that support local governments.
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