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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in spatial fire behavior modeling, including the design and execution of landscape-scale wildfire models using tools like FlamMap and FARSITE. Proficient in geospatial analysis, technical documentation, and leading multidisciplinary teams while ensuring quality assurance and compliance with modeling protocols.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Spatial Fire Behavior ModelingWildfire Modeling Systems (FlamMap, FARSITE, FSPro, IFTDSS)Advanced GIS Proficiency (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS)Fire Behavior AnalysisTechnical QA/QC Procedures
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Hard Skills
Spatial AnalysisFire Spread ModelingRaster Dataset AnalysisVector Dataset AnalysisModel CalibrationModel ValidationData ManagementTechnical DocumentationCustom Analysis DesignFire Risk Assessment
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipMentoringAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
FlamMapFARSITEFSProIFTDSSArcGIS ProQGIS
Industry Keywords
Wildfire ScienceFire EcologyGeospatial AnalyticsEnvironmental ConsultingLand Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesEmber.js
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the technical lead for spatial fire behavior modeling
- Direct model selection, scenario design, assumptions, inputs, calibration, validation, and application of results
- Design, parameterize, execute, and interpret landscape-scale wildfire modeling using FlamMap, FARSITE, FSPro, IFTDSS, or equivalent systems
- Perform spatial analyses of vector and raster datasets, including fire spread, flame length, fireline intensity, rate of spread, arrival time, burn probability, and ember exposure
- Develop customized community wildfire risk assessment model approaches
- Develop, evaluate, and document model inputs including fuels, topography, weather, wind, ignition locations, and project-specific conditions
- Establish and maintain modeling protocols, data standards, file-management practices, reproducible workflows, and technical guidance
- Lead QA/QC reviews of modeling inputs, methods, scripts, maps, calculations, outputs, and technical conclusions
- Prepare methodology documentation, reports, fire protection plans, environmental technical studies, figures, presentations, and agency or public-comment responses
- Coordinate with planners, GIS specialists, environmental planners, engineers, biologists, project managers, clients, and fire agencies
- Mentor and train staff in fire modeling, geospatial analysis, documentation, and QA/QC
- Support project scoping, estimates, schedules, proposals, and client presentations
- Monitor advances in wildfire science, modeling platforms, datasets, and decision-support tools
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in fire science, forestry, fire ecology, natural resources, geography, geographic information systems, environmental science, engineering, data science, or a related field; an advanced degree may substitute for a portion of professional experience
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in wildfire science, fire behavior analysis, spatial modeling, geospatial analytics, forestry, land management, environmental consulting, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of fire behavior and wildfire dynamics, including interactions among fuels, weather, and topography
- Understanding of fire ecology and vegetation dynamics in dry-forest, shrubland, and Mediterranean environments
- Demonstrated experience designing and performing custom analyses of vector and raster inputs and outputs from wildfire behavior or fire progression modeling systems
- Demonstrated experience parameterizing, operating, interpreting, and documenting wildfire modeling systems such as FlamMap, FARSITE, FSPro, IFTDSS, or equivalent tools
- Advanced proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS, including spatial analysis, geoprocessing, cartography, and management of large vector and raster datasets
- Experience developing or applying technical QA/QC procedures and reviewing analytical work performed by others
- Ability to independently plan and execute complex technical assignments, exercise sound judgment, manage priorities, and meet project schedules and budgets
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide technical leadership, mentoring, and constructive review
- Excellent attention to detail and strong oral, written, and visual communication skills
- Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
- Must have U.S. work authorization
- Preferred: Working knowledge of Rothermel-based spatial fire behavior systems; fuelscape, vegetation, canopy, disturbance, and weather datasets; custom fuelscapes; geospatial scripting; remote-sensing datasets; fire protection plans and regulatory documents; wildfire suppression, prevention, fuels management, fire research, prescribed fire, fire investigation, or incident support; relevant professional certification or training
Benefits
Comp & perks- 100% employee-owned firm
- Remote or hybrid work arrangement
- Travel to project sites and client or agency offices throughout California as needed
- Employee benefits and perks (details referenced but not specified in the posting)