Vegetation Management Specialist for the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority

Job Description:

Vegetation Management Specialist for the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority

Description

Position Description

Are you passionate about ecology, forestry, and wildfire prevention? Do you enjoy combining fieldwork, data analysis, and collaboration to support meaningful environmental outcomes? Are you a strong communicator who can translate science into action?

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) is seeking a knowledgeable, motivated, and team-oriented professional to serve as a Vegetation Management Specialist. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both field and office settings, values scientific rigor, and enjoys working across agencies to support wildfire mitigation efforts. Apply today!

Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting this recruitment on behalf of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority .

The Position

This is a professional classification that performs a wide variety of responsible, project-based, complex, and analytical work. Responsibilities may include assisting with planning and implementing vegetation treatment projects including, but not limited to, the chipper program, defensible space adjacent to homes and communities, roadside vegetation management, shaded fuel breaks, and prescribed herbivory operations to improve wildfire safety and minimize risks. Incumbents provide field and office support to senior staff during planning and implementation of vegetation management activities. Assignments involve considerable outdoor work, including travel by vehicle and on foot to perform pre-work surveys for nesting birds or other biological resources, manage crews conducting vegetation management activities, and perform any needed monitoring.

This position is anticipated to work in a hybrid fashion, working on-site and remotely. Field activity can be expected when working on-site.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Possess strong GIS skills and experience with field data collection
• Have experience in project management including managing and working with vendors/contractors.
• Be motivated by the opportunity for professional growth and satisfaction that comes from working in an environment ripe with challenge and possibility.
• Be a self-starter, flexible, reliable, and detail oriented with high standards for work product.
• Be able to excel both within a team and independently.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Analyze various data and draw sound conclusions and offer improvements.
• Perform complex, project-based tasks while exercising integrity, initiative, and sound judgement.
• Be knowledgeable of the principles, practices, and techniques of biological and/or ecological projects, vegetation, land management, and wildfire mitigation.
• Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret, and apply scientific research and technical reports.
• Be an effective communicator with strong public speaking and writing skills
• Have experience supporting or conducting research projects and environmental analysis.
• Be detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability/Flexibility - Can shift gears comfortably.
  
• Attention to Detail - Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracy.
  
• Communication - To effectively convey and exchange thoughts, opinions, or information verbally or in writing.
  
• Critical Thinking - Identifies and defines problems and develops workable solutions.
  
• Decision Making - Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions within documented organizational boundaries.
  
• Initiative - Assesses and initiates things independently.
  
• Interpersonal Relations and Skills - Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
  
• Results Orientation/Execution - Manages time/priorities effectively
  
• Safety - Works to comply with safety regulations and helps to promote safety consciousness and well-being.
  
• Teamwork - Works collaboratively with others in order to achieve a goal.
  

About the Client

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) leads the development of fire adapted communities using sound scientific, financial, programmatic, ecological practices, vegetation management, community education, evacuation, and warning systems with the support of its member and partner agencies. Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority communities are informed, prepared, fire adapted, resilient, and capable of withstanding a major fire limiting loss of life and major property damage while protecting our rich environmental diversity

Examples of Duties

• For an overview of the role, you can review the job description here.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities need to succeed within the role. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

Equivalent to an associate degree in biology, ecology, environmental studies, environmental planning, natural resource or watershed management, fire ecology, fire science, or a closely related field. Additionally experience as listed below may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience working in biological monitoring or surveying and/or fuels management. Additional relevant coursework as described above may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis

Supplemental Information

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Base Pay: $6,614.00 - $6,845.00 monthly
• Medical (Flat Dollar Amount): $1,900
• Retirement (7.5%): $496.05
• Paid Leave: 80 hours annually

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Hybrid work environment: combination of remote and in-person work
• Approximately 50/50 split, with flexibility depending on project and seasonal needs
• Fieldwork may require early morning start times
• Regular travel within Marin County for field inspections and project monitoring may be required

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.

Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.

All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.

The deadline to apply is May 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

Appraisal Process - (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.

This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.

Application - Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.

Remote Screen Interview Exam - (Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the Remote Screen Interview assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for mid-May 2026

Oral Board Interview Exam - (100%) Applicants may be selected for consideration to participate in an Oral Board Interview appraisal to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Oral Board Interview is tentatively scheduled for mid-to-late May. Successful candidates will be placed on a list of qualified candidates.

Successful candidates will be submitted to the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority for further consideration.

All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to [email protected].

Neither Regional Government Services nor the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by mailing [email protected].

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$79,368.00 - $82,140.00 Annually