In-person position

Position Summary (see online position listing for all duties):

• Create and conduct wildfire fuel reduction education focusing on rural and unincorporated areas and towns that have high fire risk in Pima County.
• Create Extension publications to educate residents, businesses, and municipalities about landscaping and property management to reduce wildfire fuels and increase resilience in Pima County.
• Build and coordinate relationships with agencies and organizations that are engaged in fire preparedness and wildfire-risk reduction. Work with Pima County Regional Flood Control District (RFCD), Conservation Lands and Resources, fire-risk management entities, and homeowners’ associations to coordinate fuel abatement measures.
• Work with the Arizona DFFM to identify pathways to create Firewise USA communities in Pima County. Assist with seeking grants to fund the continuation and expansion of the wildfire fuels reduction program.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications: Work experience in Wildland Fire Prevention or Fuels Management. Experience working with the community on fire and fuels-related projects. National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications. (This position does not require standardized qualifications and work capacity testing.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups and individuals verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in public speaking.
• Knowledge of fire preparedness, wildfire-risk reduction, and agencies engaged in wildfire reduction.
• Ability to organize large volumes of information and tailor communications for diverse stakeholders.