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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Wildfire Mitigation Associate
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 10334 Salary Grade: IJ8
Approved: Last Revised: January 23, 2024

Purpose:
 

Under supervision and using working knowledge, research, coordinate, and deliver wildfire mitigation education and safety programs. Responsible for projects which are limited scope and complexity.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Participates in joint efforts in wildfire education and training with internal and external city department partners.
  2. Assists with developing and implementing National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) and wildfire related training classes.
  3. Assists with managing training records.
  4. Maintains and repairs wildland hand tools and small engines, including chainsaws and portable pumps.
  5. Manages logistical needs for wildland fleet, equipment, and training events.
  6. Assists with coordination, development and delivery of wildfire education programs and training to support Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP).
  7. Assists with development of wildland fire prevention strategies based on documented fire causes.
  8. Assists in delivery of online wildfire safety and evacuation plans and communication strategies for communities.
  9. Assists with mitigation training and wildfire prevention, including prescribed burns.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of applicable wildfire mitigation processes, techniques, and methods.
  • Knowledge of elements of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy
  • Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in both written and verbal communications.
  • Skill driving and backing a trailer.
  • Skill in delivering presentations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field.
  • One (1) additional year of related experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.