Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
Location
San Rafael, CA | United States
Job description
Are you a wildfire professional who can thrive in performing complex, administrative, and analytical work? Are you a self-starter who excels at working with others to provide excellent and strategic services in a fast-paced environment? Are you excited to work with a dynamic team? If so, the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority may be right for you! The Authority is are seeking a qualified, well-organized, and team-oriented candidate to apply for the position of Senior Wildfire Mitigation Specialist. Apply today!
Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority .
The Position
This is the advanced/lead-level classification in the Wildfire Mitigation Specialist class series that performs the full range of inspection duties related to the Authority’s Wildfire Mitigation Program. In addition to providing technical and functional direction to lower-level staff, incumbents work under general supervision and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine to complex tasks. This class is distinguished from the Wildfire Mitigation Specialist in that this class performs advanced journey-level wildfire mitigation inspections and leads the work of other staff and coordinates wildfire mitigation activities with other local fire agencies and fire prevention/vegetation management partners.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
COMPETENCIES
Adaptability and Flexibility - Can shift gears comfortably
Attention to Detail - Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracy
Communication - Effectively exchanges thoughts, opinions, and information verbally and in writing
Critical Thinking - Identifies and defines problems and develops workable solutions
Decision Making - Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action and developing appropriate solutions within documented organizational boundaries
Initiative - Assesses and initiates things independently
Interpersonal Relations and Skills - Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect
Leadership – Inspires others toward a common vision and fosters trust and ethics
Results Orientation and Execution - Manages time and priorities effectively
Teamwork - Works collaboratively with others in order to achieve a goal
About the Client
The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) leads the development of fire adapted communities using sound scientific, financial, programmatic, ecological practices, vegetation management, community education, evacuation, and warning systems with the support of its member and partner agencies. Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority communities are informed, prepared, fire adapted, resilient and capable of withstanding a major fire limiting loss of life and major property damage while protecting our rich environmental diversity.
Examples of Duties
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Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Supplemental Information
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.
Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.
All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 4, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.
LINK TO APPLY:
Appraisal Process – (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.
This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.
Application – Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.
Remote Screen Interview Exam – (Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the Remote Screen Interview assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 11, 2024.
Oral Board Interview Exam – (100%) Applicants may be selected for consideration to participate in an Oral Board Interview appraisal to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Oral Board Interview is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 25, 2024. Successful candidates will be placed on a list of qualified candidates.
Successful candidates will be submitted to the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority for further consideration.
All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to [email protected].
Neither Regional Government Services nor the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by emailing [email protected].
The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $127,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Rafael, CA 94903
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