Job Summary
A Wildland Fire Consultant leverages extensive public agency fire management experience to support wildfire mitigation planning. The role focuses on risk assessments, CWPP and WMP development, and stakeholder engagement, translating field-tested wildfire operations into actionable strategies that strengthen community resilience and regulatory compliance.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Job Classification: Contract 1099
Duty Station: Remote/Virtual
Travel: <25% to client sites
Duties/Responsibilities
Conduct wildfire risk and hazard assessments for communities and utilities
Develop and update Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs)
Advise on fuels management strategies and Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) practices
Provide technical review of wildfire mitigation projects and planning documents
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and public engagement sessions
Support interagency coordination with local, state, tribal, and federal partners
Prepare GIS-informed maps, models, and decision-support tools for planning efforts
Ensure compliance with HFRA, FEMA, state, and utility wildfire planning standards
Required Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated expertise in wildfire mitigation planning (CWPPs, WMPs, or equivalent)
Strong understanding of fire behavior, fuels management, and HIZ principles
Ability to conduct wildfire risk and hazard assessments using GIS and related tools
Proven record of interagency coordination and stakeholder engagement
Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
Knowledge of federal, state, and utility wildfire planning standards (HFRA, FEMA, etc.)
Ability to translate operational fire experience into actionable planning strategies
Education and Experience
Required: Minimum 10 years of experience in wildland fire management with a public agency
Preferred: Bachelor’s of Science in forestry, fire science, rangeland management, wildlife ecology or a related field
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.
EEO Statement Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .
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