Wildland Fire Consultant

Job SummaryA 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: NoJob Classification: Contract 1099Duty Station: Remote/VirtualTravel: Duties/ResponsibilitiesConduct wildfire risk and hazard assessments for communities and utilitiesDevelop and update Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs)Advise on fuels management strategies and Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) practicesProvide technical review of wildfire mitigation projects and planning documentsFacilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and public engagement sessionsSupport interagency coordination with local, state, tribal, and federal partnersPrepare GIS-informed maps, models, and decision-support tools for planning effortsEnsure compliance with HFRA, FEMA, state, and utility wildfire planning standardsRequired Skills/Abilities Demonstrated expertise in wildfire mitigation planning (CWPPs, WMPs, or equivalent)Strong understanding of fire behavior, fuels management, and HIZ principlesAbility to conduct wildfire risk and hazard assessments using GIS and related toolsProven record of interagency coordination and stakeholder engagementExcellent technical writing and presentation skillsKnowledge of federal, state, and utility wildfire planning standards (HFRA, FEMA, etc.)Ability to translate operational fire experience into actionable planning strategiesEducation and Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of experience in wildland fire management with a public agencyPreferred: Bachelor's of Science in forestry, fire science, rangeland management, wildlife ecology or a related fieldPhysical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerThis role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.EEO StatementChloeta 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 .About ChloetaChloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements .

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