Mid-Senior Wildfire Resilience Planner

Dudek

. Lead preparation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans, Wildfire Risk Assessments, Vegetation Management Plans, and other wildfire resilience, hazard mitigation, and implementation-focused planning documents .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the preparation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans and conducting wildfire risk assessments, while effectively managing multidisciplinary teams and client communications. Proficient in project management, technical writing, and engaging with various stakeholders to enhance community resilience and wildfire mitigation efforts.

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Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs)Wildfire Risk Assessments (WRAs)Project ManagementTechnical WritingGIS Data Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Wildfire Resilience PlanningHazard Mitigation PlanningVegetation Management Plans (VMPs)Proposal DevelopmentBudget ManagementField ObservationsQuality AssuranceRegulatory Requirements InterpretationEmergency ManagementFinancial Performance Analysis

Soft Skills

SupervisionMentoringFacilitationPresentation SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

GIS SoftwareProject Management ToolsTechnical Analysis ToolsEngagement Platforms

Industry Keywords

California Wildfire PolicyCEQANEPACommunity PreparednessPublic EducationResilient InfrastructureStakeholder EngagementFunding StrategiesMonitoring FrameworksEnvironmental Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead preparation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans, Wildfire Risk Assessments, Vegetation Management Plans, and other wildfire resilience, hazard mitigation, and implementation-focused planning documents
Develop project approaches, scopes of work, schedules, staffing plans, labor estimates, and budgets
Monitor RFPs and other opportunities and lead or support capture planning, teaming, proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations
Serve as project manager and primary client contact for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and delivery
Supervise, mentor, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams of planners, foresters, fire professionals, GIS specialists, environmental scientists, and technical contributors
Conduct or direct wildfire risk and community resilience assessments using field observations, GIS data, existing plans, stakeholder input, and technical studies
Translate technical findings into prioritized recommendations for vegetation management, community preparedness, public education, resilient infrastructure, emergency access, and long-term implementation
Design and facilitate engagement with fire agencies, land management agencies, local governments, utilities, community organizations, property owners, and other interested parties
Lead quality assurance and quality control for technical analyses, plans, maps, graphics, cost estimates, and implementation strategies
Present methods, findings, and recommendations to clients, agencies, community groups, governing bodies, and decision-makers
Support grant applications, funding strategies, monitoring frameworks, and implementation road maps
Maintain awareness of evolving wildfire policy, planning guidance, funding programs, and industry practices, particularly in California and the western United States

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, forestry, fire science, fire administration, natural resources, geography, public administration, emergency management, or a related field; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered
At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in wildfire resilience, community planning, hazard mitigation, forestry, fire protection planning, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience leading preparation of CWPPs and substantial plan documents such as WRAs, VMPs, hazard mitigation plans, wildfire adaptation plans, or comparable resilience plans
Proven project management experience covering scopes, schedules, multidisciplinary teams, project budgets, financial performance, and client communication
Experience pursuing RFPs and developing competitive proposals, including technical approaches, staffing plans, schedules, and fee estimates
Ability to supervise and mentor staff, delegate work, review technical products, and maintain quality across concurrent projects
Strong technical writing, facilitation, presentation, research, and analytical skills
Ability to communicate wildfire risk and resilience concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
Ability to interpret maps, GIS products, technical data, regulatory requirements, and agency or community input
Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA related to wildfire risk reduction measures
Successful completion of pre-employment drug test and background check
U.S. work authorization required
Ability to travel to project sites and client or agency offices throughout California
Ability to bend, squat, climb ladders, and lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted or 50 lbs. in a team lift
Ability to work outdoors in uneven terrain, extreme weather, and other demanding conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employee-owned firm
Equal employment opportunities and inclusive workplace commitment
Opportunity to shape projects addressing renewable energy, infrastructure hardening, environmental protection, and community resilience
Remote or office-based work environment
Employee benefits and perks (not itemized in the posting)