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SalaryTitle: Fire Mitigation Coordinator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Fire Mitigation Coordinator
Revised: 05/22
Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000
*Candidates can reside anywhere within the United States, preference would be within an hour drive to a major airport due to frequent travel obligations.*
JOB SUMMARY: The Fire Mitigation Coordinator trains others on wildland fire prevention techniques.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
- Coordinate, collaborate, and serve as a resource related to wildland fire hazards.
- Develop, document, and present training on wildland fire prevention and suppression
- Plan and conduct audits in accordance with the internal audit program, company policies, approved work methods, and other regulatory requirements.
- Execute elements of the periodic wildland fire and audit plans.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative fire risk assessments, prepare reports/documents, and communicate internal results to management.
- Develop a wildland fire prevention strategy based on observed and documented fire causes.
- Verify and document evidence of compliance and non-compliance. Create trend reports on issued audits.
- Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities observed during the audit.
- Provide supportive feedback on findings of audited crews to management within assigned regions.
- Assist in monitoring outstanding findings and progress of management agreed to action plans.
- Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Position requires extensive outside travel.
- During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree in forestry, natural resources, or similar field, highly preferred.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and satisfy company driving policies.
- Three+ years’ experience in a Safety related position identifying and updating Safety related documentation in the Utility Line Clearance or Vegetation Management Industry or the Natural Resource Management sector.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Experience as a Wildland Firefighter, preferred
- Knowledge of current concepts of wildland fire protection and preparedness.
- Safety-related certification ASP, OSHA, CTSP, or others are preferred.
- Familiarity with OSHA, MSHA, ANSI, EPA, and DOT with the ability to interpret standards.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience. Communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system
- Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.
- Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is highly preferred.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: The physical activities of this position constantly require effective talking, hearing, sitting, walking, and standing functions. The position requires frequent standing or walking. The position requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force and/or an amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The functions of this position are conducted in a variety of climates and outdoor environments.
INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The occupant of this position must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. This position requires the ability to deal with and find a resolution to problems and maintain a productive working relationship with employees which may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires adaptability to fluctuate between priorities daily while being responsive to needs as they arise.
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