El Dorado County Hiring Defensible Space Inspector I/II
El Dorado County's Office of Wildfire Preparedness and Resilience (OWPR) is seeking dedicated individuals to support their Defensible Space Program. The application period for this role has been extended until December 15, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.
According to the County's announcement, "In this vital role, you will conduct inspections to ensure compliance with local defensible space regulations, educate property owners on wildfire safety, and maintain crucial records to enhance our fire prevention efforts. We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills and a background in forestry or fire prevention, who can navigate regulations and provide excellent customer service. This role offers a clear path for career advancement, from entry-level to journey-level, impactful work in community safety, and a competitive compensation package. If you're ready to make a significant difference in our community’s resilience against wildfires, we encourage you to apply.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Conduct defensible space inspections and complaint investigations.
- Interpret, apply, and enforce the County's Hazardous Vegetation and Defensible Space Ordinance and its regulations.
- Maintain comprehensive records of inspections related to defensible space activities.
- Coordinate with local fire districts and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to enforce the County's Hazardous Vegetation and Defensible Space Ordinance.
- Complete data input and analysis of a variety of information related to defensible space activities and make recommendations to management on enhancements.
- Prepare notices and correction letters that outline vegetation management compliance issues and deficiencies, which outline correction methods, time limits, and necessary remedial work required.
- Conduct meetings with homeowners regarding inspections and provide information on meeting defensible space requirements.
- Assist in the development of materials and participate in outreach activities to educate the public about fire prevention.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here. "
The entire job announcement can be found here: