Wildfire Planner

Dudek
United States, California, Encinitas
305 3rd Street (Show on map)
Jul 22, 2025
Location(s): California Practice/Department: Urban Forestry Internal Title: Fire Protection Planner III / IV Work Environment: Hybrid Compensation: $90,000 - $110,0000 annually* Dudek's journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California's water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we've been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape. Who You Are As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation. How You'll Make an Impact We are seeking a Wildfire Planner/Project Manager with 5-8 years of professional experience to join our wildfire planning team. Dudek's wildfire planning team has been working in the wildfire hazard assessment and protection planning field for over 20 years. We work with landowners and land management agencies to evaluate wildfire hazard and develop plans to mitigate wildfire risk to communities. This position would work with our diverse group of fire planning professionals and will be responsible for managing wildfire planning projects, including coordinating with project team members, communicating with clients and agency staff, and ensuring that projects are completed within identified schedules and budgets. This position will be based out of one of Dudek's California offices. Occasional project-related travel within California may be necessary. Duties and Responsibilities Leading preparation of wildfire planning documents, including coordination with project team members and ensuring that appropriate technical review has been completed. Analyzing project data and conducting project-related research. Regularly communicating with project team members and clients throughout the project development process. Managing project budgets and timelines. Drafting reports and plans. Preparing project proposals, scopes, budgets, and timelines. Supporting the overall wildfire planning team on other projects, as needed, outside of a project management role. Attending and presenting at project meetings to discuss the results of project-related assessments, analyses, and recommendations. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in natural resources management, forestry, fire science, environmental planning, or other related field. 5--8 yr's experience preparing environmental or natural resource management planning documents, CEQA or NEPA documents, and/or associated technical reports. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing environmental or natural resource management projects, involving coordination with project team members. Documented experience managing Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) or wildfire planning projects is highly desirable. Experience with conducting community engagement in support of plan preparation is highly desirable. Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, and associated project budgets. Strong writing, communication, and public speaking/presentation skills. Ability to conduct research and evaluate data sets and planning documents and summarize pertinent information into reports. Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 annually* *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment. Working Conditions: Environment This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. This job may also require occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following: Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting. Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc. Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination. Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek's operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek's commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action. Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.