Fire Protection Planner

Dudek

. Analyze project maps, plans, and data sets and summarize wildfire conditions for reports and management plans .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wildfire hazard analysis, environmental planning, and technical report preparation, with a strong ability to integrate fire agency requirements into actionable recommendations. Proficient in GIS data analysis and fire behavior mapping, with a solid foundation in fire science and related regulatory frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Wildfire Hazard AnalysisEnvironmental PlanningGIS Data AnalysisFire Behavior MappingFire Inspector Certification

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Hard Skills

Wildfire SuppressionEnvironmental Technical StudiesPlanning Document PreparationData EvaluationSite Development Plan Interpretation

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsIndependent Work AbilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

BehavePlusFlamMapIFTDSSGIS SoftwareCAD Mapping

Certifications & Qualifications

ICC Fire Inspector CertificationCASFM Fire Inspector CertificationFire Investigator CertificationFire Marshal CertificationNFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist

Industry Keywords

Fire ScienceEnvironmental ScienceNatural ResourcesCEQANEPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze project maps, plans, and data sets and summarize wildfire conditions for reports and management plans
Conduct field assessments to evaluate wildfire hazard conditions
Analyze field data and GIS data and conduct project-related research
Prepare or support preparation of fire protection plans, technical reports, and fire hazard reduction recommendations
Attend meetings to discuss project-related assessment and analysis results
Represent clients and Dudek to local agencies
Partner with landowners and land management agencies to evaluate wildfire hazards and develop plans that reduce wildfire risk
Travel to project sites and client or fire agency offices throughout California as necessary
Attend in-person and virtual meetings and communicate with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in fire science, fire administration, forestry, natural resources, fire ecology, environmental science, or another related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in wildfire suppression or prevention, fire service, environmental planning, consulting, land management, development review, or project management
Demonstrated environmental planning experience, including preparation or review of planning documents, environmental technical studies, CEQA or NEPA documents, development applications, or related regulatory analyses
Ability to integrate fire agency operational requirements, wildfire risk considerations, and environmental planning requirements into clear, defensible technical analyses and recommendations
Ability to conduct research and evaluate data sets and planning documents and summarize pertinent information into reports
Ability to understand and interpret site development plan drawings
Ability to work independently
Familiarity with state and local building, development, and defensible space codes and standards
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check
U.S. work authorization required
Proficiency with fire behavior and wildfire hazard mapping and analysis software packages such as BehavePlus, FlamMap, or IFTDSS is highly desirable
Excellent writing skills and GIS/CAD mapping skills are desired
Direct experience with a public firefighting or land management agency is desired
ICC or CASFM Fire Inspector, Plans Examiner, Fire Investigator, or Fire Marshal Certification is desired
NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (CWMS) certification is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employee-owned firm
Benefits and perks of being a Dudekian
Equal employment opportunities and inclusive workplace
Travel to project sites and client or fire agency offices throughout California may be necessary