Under supervision Wildfire Defensible Space Inspectors perform a wide variety of fire prevention duties. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience working for one of the finest fire departments in the state. Wildfire Defensible Space Inspectors are temporary positions for staffing for 3-6 months during the spring and summer months. Wildfire Defensible Space Inspectors focus on community outreach through increasing awareness, distributing information, and by providing guidance to individuals and communities on actions that can be implemented to reduce human loss and property damage from wildfires. Such actions may include defensible space and other fuels reduction activities, fire prevention and fire safe building standards. Examples of work tasks may include one or more of the following:

• Participates in pre-suppression activities including hazardous reduction/weed abatement inspections and fire hazard reduction defensible space work on public and private property.
• Provides home hardening, defensible space fire prevention and fire hazard reduction information to the public, department personnel, and other agencies.
• Recommends when an abatement notice on a property should be served and notifies property owner(s) or occupant(s). 
• Explains Marin County’s abatement program regulations, costs and procedures to property owners.
• Utilizes electronic devices to input and collect data.
• Collects, enters, maintains, and disseminates data pertaining to fire prevention; reconciles reports, files, and records.
• Composes letters and reports based on field notes.

Shifts are 10 hours a day, 4 days per week, with potential of being held on duty if the need arises.Our Highly Qualified Candidate: will be able to work effectively in small teams or independently for extended periods of time. They will also be able to read and interpret complex technical documents such as maps, diagrams, and textbooks; as well as perform basic mathematical calculations. We are looking for people who have sound judgment and have the ability to communicate effectively with others. They will need to be able to follow both verbal and written instructions, engage effectively with the public, and work harmoniously with our team.
 
We recognize your time is valuable, so please note that you must have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications in order to be considered for this position:

• In accordance with State legal requirements, applicant must be at least 18 years old by the time of hire.
• High school graduation (or equivalent GED).

Certificates & Licenses

• A current valid California Driver’s Class C (Basic) License.

Applicants may receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. For more information about this position, please contact Alex Gibbons at alex.gibbons@mairncounty.gov or by phone at (415) 473-2921.
 
Qualified applicants will be referred directly to the Department for review. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of acceptable applications have been received.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
  
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.