Wildfire Mitigation Specialist I/II/III

The City of San Rafael, CA is hiring Wildfire Mitigation Specialists I/II/III to enhance community safety through wildfire risk reduction. Responsibilities include enforcing regulations, analyzing fire risks, developing mitigation plans, and conducting property evaluations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and a valid California driver's license. The positions require physical activity in various outdoor environments. Salary ranges from $5,883 to $10,366 per month, with excellent benefits.
Wildfire Mitigation Specialist I/II/III

City of San Rafael, CA

1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, California 94901 United States

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

Fire and EMS

Wildfire Mitigation Specialist /II/III

(Three Positions Available)

Level I: $5,883 - $7,151 per month

Level II: $7,185 - $8,733 per month

Level III: $8,528 - $10,366 per month

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply by Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm

THE CITYis focused on enhancing our community members' quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture
• Interpret and enforce provisions of City Ordinances, State codes and other regulations.
• Analyze structure and vegetation ignition potential using a science-based approach.
• Investigate and evaluate public and referred agency complaints and concerns to satisfactory resolutions.
• Develop and implement fuel modification plans and strategies on small (I & II) and large (II & III) parcels to reduce wildfire ignition and impact risks.
• Complete individual property evaluations, including effective resident communication, photographic documentation, and report writing.
• Prepare written staff reports and present evidence at hearings, Council meetings, and/or Courts of law related to current code enforcement proceedings.
• Maintain clear and detailed records, program statistics, photos, and documents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Graduationfrom an accredited high school or equivalent (GED)
• The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is preferred

In addition to the above, any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skill for the applicable level, found on the job spec.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or hold; reach with hands and arms; and talk, hear, taste, or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to walk off trails, up and down steep grades and inclines in heavily vegetated areas of the natural environment in all types of weather conditions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees will be issued personal protective equipment (PPE) and is responsible for using the proper PPE in the appropriate environment. Examples of PPE may include a hardhat, hearing protection while in noisy environments, eye protection, and safety shoes.

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Benefits

This position is a regular position of the City's SEIU Local 1021 employee group and is eligible to receive benefits including but not limited to:
• MEDICAL | City group health coverage, with the City paying a fixed dollar amount toward the cost of the monthly insurance premium: Employee only: $950.00 | Employee plus one: $1,900.00 | Family: $2,400.00
• DENTAL | Premium fully paid for employee plus eligible dependents.
• VISION | Premium fully paid for employee.
• VACATION LEAVE | 10 days annually, increases after 3 years of service
• SICK LEAVE | 12 days annually
• HOLIDAYS | 12 paid City holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year
• BEREAVEMENT LEAVE | Up to 5 days paid leave
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE (if eligible) | Up to 300 hours paid leave. SRMMEA employees also contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI)
• END OF LIFE CARE LEAVE | Up to 80 hours paid leave
• LIFE INSURANCE & AD&D | $20,000 Life policy and $20,000 AD&D policy
• LONG TERM DISABILITY | 66.67% of salary, up to $1,000 per month
• RETIREMENT | Enrollment in the Marin County Retirement System (MCERA) pension plan, a defined benefit retirement program
• Tier 2 - hired on or after 7/1/2011: 2% @ 55, Average of 3 highest years
• Tier 3 PEPRA - hired on or after 1/1/2013: 2% @ 62, Average of 3 highest years
• GYM MEMBERSHIP REIMBURESEMENT | Up to $198 per year
• BILINGUAL PAY (if eligible) | Up to $250 per month

Special Instructions

Apply by Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm
• Wednesday,May 7, 2025: Panel Interviews to be held IN PERSON
• Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Finalist Interviews to be held IN PERSON

It is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly.

Recruitment Contact

Contact email:

rhonda.castellucci@cityofsanrafael.org

Closing Date/Time: 4/21/2025 at 5pm

City of San Rafael

Located just north of San Francisco along Hwy 101, San Rafael's strategic location makes it the economic and cultural center of Marin. With easy access to a lively downtown and world famous outdoor recreation, San Rafael offers a great place to live and work.

Businesses are drawn to San Rafael by the thriving local economy, natural setting, convenient access, and quality schools. Unlike the rest of the county, San Rafael has a lively urban city center with great restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. Surrounding areas offer a variety of homes in family-oriented neighborhoods and excellent school districts.

San Rafael residents enjoy world class recreational opportunities such as hiking, mountain biking, and sailing right at their doorstep. In addition, San Rafael is perfectly situated just a short drive from the bustling city of San Francisco, the amazing wilderness of Muir Woods, and the picturesque wine country of Napa and Sonoma Valleys.