Deputy Director of Fire Management

The Ember Alliance

. Support the Director of Fire Management in department planning, organizational policy, and cross-functional strategy .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wildland fire management, including program design, implementation, and evaluation, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Strong leadership capabilities are essential for supervising staff and managing complex programs aligned with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Wildfire Resilience Policy DevelopmentProgram ManagementBudgeting and Financial ManagementLeadership and Team BuildingWildland Fire Subject Matter Expertise

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Hard Skills

Program DesignProgram ImplementationData AnalysisBudget ManagementContract NegotiationSOP DevelopmentPrescribed Fire ImplementationIncident Command Team ParticipationKPI MonitoringLegislative Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingInnovative Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

RXB2 QualificationICT4 QualificationDIVS QualificationTFLD Qualification

Industry Keywords

Wildland Fire ManagementEcosystem ManagementStakeholder EngagementSocial ImpactCross-Functional Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ember.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Director of Fire Management in department planning, organizational policy, and cross-functional strategy
Develop and implement programs and initiatives aligned with the organization's mission and vision
Design, plan, and execute projects with staff and external partners
Monitor and evaluate department outcomes and support data-driven improvements
Oversee program implementation, including timelines, budgets, KPIs, and objectives
Identify grants and funding opportunities and prepare reports for funders, Board members, and partners
Develop and review policies, SOPs, procedures, templates, contracts, landowner agreements, and MOUs
Lead wildfire resilience and prescribed fire policy recommendations and stakeholder engagement
Analyze legislative, regulatory, and administrative barriers and develop actionable policy solutions
Supervise, mentor, evaluate, and support Program Managers and other staff
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, physically and psychologically safe work environment
Provide wildland fire subject matter expertise and support safe fire operations
Assist with prescribed fire implementation, burn plans, consequence analysis, complexity ratings, and training
Participate on Incident Command Teams and support Fire Duty Officer processes as assigned
Build and maintain partnerships with communities, agencies, NGOs, funders, and other stakeholders
Represent The Ember Alliance at external events, conferences, and meetings
Participate in prescribed fire implementation, suppression, or training up to current qualification level as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently or previously qualified as RXB2 (minimum)
Currently or previously qualified as ICT4, DIVS, or TFLD (desired)
2 or more years of experience supervising staff and/or managing complex, multi-faceted programs
Demonstrated success designing, implementing, and evaluating programs
Passion for the organization's mission and commitment to social impact
Strong leadership and management skills
Ability to build, inspire, lead, and motivate a diverse team
Demonstrated strategic thinking, innovative problem-solving, and adaptability
Experience partnering with senior leadership on department-level strategy and policy (desired)
Degree in Ecosystem Management or related field, or 8+ years combination of education and experience in wildland fire management
Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management for programs
Experience developing and negotiating agreements and contracts
Exceptional communication skills, including conveying complex information to various partners and navigating difficult conversations
Competence using Microsoft Suite products, including Excel and Word
Resume, cover letter, NWCG qualification records, and three professional references required for application
Earliest available start date must be specified

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/life balance support
Professional growth and development opportunities
Remote work (approximately 85% remote)
Occasional travel for fire assignments, trainings, and partner or Board meetings
Average 40-hour work week
Employee participation in training and professional development opportunities