Defensible Space Inspector I/II

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

OFFICE OF WILFIRE PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE (OWPR)

OWPR’s mission is to create a fire adapted and resilient El Dorado County through collaboration and coordination across jurisdictions and land ownerships. Guided by the County’s Strategic Plan and the Wildfire Strategy, and its annual work plan, the Office is responsible for ensuring information exchange between county departments, the County’s Board of Supervisors, and a broad base of stakeholders and interested parties to effectively coordinate projects, facilitate funding opportunities, and leverage partnerships for enhanced wildfire prevention and preparedness efforts.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join our mission to protect our community from wildfires. OWPR seeks dedicated individuals to support our Defensible Space Program. 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 .

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Defensible Space Inspector I :

Equivalent to graduation from high school;

AND

Six (6) months of experience in forestry, fire prevention, fire suspension and control, natural resource management, or closely related experience.

An associate degree in forestry, fire science, environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience.

Defensible Space Inspector II :

Equivalent to graduation from high school;

AND

Three (3) months of defensible space inspector experience at a level equivalent to the County's classification of Defensible Space Inspector I.

Licenses and Certifications:

Defensible Space Inspector I and II :

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Assessing Wildfire Hazards in the Home Ignition Zone Training Certificate from the National Fire Protection Association is desirable.
• Defensible Space Assessor Training Certificate from the Tahoe Regional Planning Authority is desirable.

Defensible Space Inspector II:

• Defensible Space Inspector Training Certificate from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Defensible Space Inspector I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kelly Gatchet in Human Resources at kelly.gatchet@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Evaluation

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in your application's "Work Experience" section. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here .

Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Defensible Space Inspector I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. I n accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Defensible Space Inspector I/II, please submit your application.

We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Chief Administrative Office - Office of Wildfire Preparedness and Resilience (OWPR) Division, located in Placerville, CA.
  
  

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

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• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado
please visit our website located here.

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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