| Location | Riverside, CA |
| Salary | $101,180.56–$144,543.36 Per Year |
Fire Fuels and Mitigation Manager
Salary
$101,180.56 - $144,543.36 Annually
Location
Riverside
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-37891-01
Department
Fire
Division
Fire Protection - Forest
Opening Date
09/30/2026
Closing Date
10/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Fire Department is seeking to fill a Fire Fuels and Mitigation Manager vacancy in Riverside.
As a Fire Fuels and Mitigation Manager, the incumbent will manage hazardous wildland fuels reduction projects, including planning, organizing, developing, directing, and administering fuel reduction contracts for tree and brush removal. The incumbent will also manage and lead the crew; coordinate project activities and needed resources with staff, contractors, vendors, and landowners; address issues encountered during hazardous vegetation abatement; complete required project documentation, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements; and perform other related duties as required.
The department seeks candidates with experience in wildland fuels, vegetation management, fire prevention, or related operations, as well as experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support project planning and data analysis. Experience leading or supervising staff and managing related projects is also desirable, along with training related to wildland fire operations, incident management, or fire safety.
The incumbent will have a 9/80 schedule.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in forest management, fire management, recreation management, landscape architecture, land use planning, or closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of required experience.
Experience: Two years of performing inspections and/or abatement of unwanted vegetation, weeds or other potential fire hazards.
Knowledge of: Brush land management principles, practices and economics; methods of enforcement relating to the protection and conservation of resources and rural lands; state and federal forest and fire laws, regulations and ordinances; common fire hazards and fire safety practices; the capabilities of heavy machinery, such as tractors, skidders, loaders, and masticators; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); methods and resources used in researching, analyzing and evaluating services and vendor capability and performance; competitive bid practices and procedures; principles and practices of management and supervision; functions of word processing, presentation, database, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to: Plan, interpret and apply hazard reduction and fire safety laws and regulations; act in an emergency; facilitate the completion of multi-faceted projects, activities and/or functions with good attention to detail; manage projects and work under schedule constraints; manage, lead and coordinate the work of others; prepare bid documents and specifications; prepare Request for Proposal (RFP); establish and maintain courteous, friendly and cooperative relations with public officials and private parties interested in forest protection and conservation.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Other Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted with or without reasonable accommodation, and maintain the physical condition necessary for standing, walking, bending, climbing, or crouching.
May be required to use respirators in accordance with Cal/OSHA regulations, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and a County-issued uniform, as necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Stephanie Rodriguez at (951) 955-5776 or sterodriguez@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Work Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: MCU
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours
108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
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Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:
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What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in forest management, fire management, recreation management, landscape architecture, land use planning, or closely related field? To be considered, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) and/or degree(s), if any, as an attachment to your application prior to submitting your application. Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
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How many years of experience do you have performing inspections and/or abatement of unwanted vegetation, weeds or other potential fire hazards? (Experience details must be reflected on your application/resume for consideration.)
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How many years of experience do you have overseeing or leading projects related to vegetation management, fire prevention, or related operations?
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How many years of experience do you have using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), such as ArcGIS, to review, manipulate, analyze, or create GIS data? (Experience details must be reflected on your application/resume for consideration.)
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How many years of experience do you have with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or environmental compliance related to land, vegetation, fire, or natural resource projects? (Experience details must be reflected on your application/resume for consideration.)
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Which of the following wildland fire, incident management, or safety training courses have you completed? Select all that apply. (You must upload a copy of your certificate(s) or other proof of completion, as an attachment to your application prior to submitting your application.)
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I acknowledge that I am required to upload a copy of degree(s), transcript(s), and/or certificate(s), if applicable, as verification of my education before submitting my application. I understand that failure to provide these documents, if applicable, may result in my application not being considered further. Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
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I acknowledge that this class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
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I acknowledge and agree that this position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted with or without reasonable accommodation, and maintain the physical condition necessary for standing, walking, bending, climbing, or crouching.
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I acknowledge and agree that this position may require using respirators in accordance with Cal/OSHA regulations and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and a County-issued uniform, as necessary.
Required Question
Employer County of Riverside
Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information
Website http://www.rc-hr.com