Fuels Mitigation Specialist - Moraga

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is accepting applications for · FUELS MITIGATION SPECIALIST · Final Filing Deadline: · Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. · First review of applications on March 6, 2026 · Early application submittal is encouraged · This position is full-time/non ...

Job description

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is accepting applications for


FUELS MITIGATION SPECIALIST

Final Filing Deadline:
Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.


First review of applications on March 6, 2026
Early application submittal is encouraged

This position is full-time/non-exempt/fully benefited

In-person working hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

To submit an application for this excellent opportunity, please click, "apply" above

Please attach a cover letter and resume to your employment application

For benefit information, please click on the benefit tab above

Position Description:

The Fuels Mitigation Specialist, under the direction of the Fuels Mitigation Manager and/ or Fire Marshal, perform a variety of non-emergency tasks supporting the Fuels Mitigation Program.

These activities include conducting vegetation, defensible space, fire hazard, and state-mandated inspections.

Participate in public and community education, exterior hazard abatement, chipping, towing and hitching trailers, operating small power tools, administrative assignments and special projects as required.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions, Characteristics Or Proper Activity

Conduct inspections of properties and buildings for exterior and general fire hazards; identify violations, issue notices, and verify corrective actions.

Enforce fire prevention regulations related to combustible materials and exterior hazards.
Investigate public and interagency complaints requiring District response and resolution.
Respond to public and District inquiries regarding exterior fire hazards.
Prepare reports documenting fire prevention and mitigation activities.
Analyze structure ignition potential in the Wildland–Urban Interface using science-based methods.
Analyze how fuel, terrain, and weather influence wildland fire behavior and structure ignition.
Recommend mitigation measures, materials, and strategies to reduce structure ignition risk.
Implement fuel modification and fuels-reduction plans to reduce WUI hazards.
Apply and understand vegetation management techniques, including tree thinning, brush removal, pruning, grazing, mowing, prescribed fire, and chemical treatments.
Assist in the development and delivery of Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) public education programs.
Prepare written and audio-visual educational materials related to wildfire hazards and mitigation.
Support and deliver presentations on WUI and wildland fire issues.
Prepare presentations, attend meetings, and support collaborative fire prevention efforts.
Collect and organize outreach information and materials for targeted audiences and the community.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with community stakeholders and partner agencies.
Attend training, seminars, and meetings to remain current on applicable codes, policies, and best practices.
Operate brush chippers, hand and power tools, and other equipment as required.
Participate in fuels reduction, pile burns, and other fire prevention field projects.
Perform light cleaning of administrative offices and district vehicles.
Assist with grounds and equipment maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications


Education and Work Experience:
Possession of a High School diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school equivalency certificate is required, some college preferred.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Completion of California State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector classes is desirable.

License Required

Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Maintenance of a valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge Of

Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Safety guidelines and appropriate safety procedures.

Skill To

Communicate effectively and articulately, both orally and in writing.
Follow oral and written instruction.
Interact with the public in a manner that is professional and respectful.
Ability to safely operate a Class C vehicle.
Perform administrative and clerical duties accurately.


Ability to:
Operate a brush chipper and use common hand and power tools.
Exercise mechanical aptitude.
Maintain accurate records.
Work independently.

Physical Requirements


Environmental Conditions:
Outside environment; exposure to noise and heavy equipment; work in inclement weather conditions; exposure to hazardous materials.

Physical Conditions

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, carrying, stacking, piling, bending, climbing, overhead reaching, crouching; heavy pulling and pushing; strength to lift up to 50 pounds.

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact Human Resources at

California Fair Chance Act

Moraga Orinda Fire District will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Moraga Orinda Fire District is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Veterans' Hiring Preference

Pursuant to MOFD District Policy 21, veterans having served in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force or Coast Guard in time of war, in any expedition of the Armed Forces of the United States, or have been on continuous active duty for more than 180 days, or being a disabled veteran and have received a discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions and have competed in an open recruitment process and have submitted acceptable documentary evidence demonstrating eligibility prior to the final deadline of this recruitment (March 13,2026 @ 5:00 p.m.) and having achieved a minimum passing final examination score and meet all other qualifications for placement on the eligibility list will receive five additional points added to their final examination score.

Disclaimer Notice

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, and functions listed on this job description are representative only, and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform.

The Employer reserves the right to revise the job description as necessary.

For general benefit information and to review the handbook for unrepresented employees in its entirety, please go click here.

The District provides retirement pension benefits through Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association (CCCERA).

Legacy members (previous membership with CCCERA or a reciprocal retirement agency prior to 2013): 2% @ 55 with employee contribution rates based upon age at entry.

PEPRA (new members of a defined benefit plan; hired on or after January 1, 2013): 2% @ 62 with an employee contribution for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 of 12.81%.

All employees are responsible to pay 100% of the employee's contribution for retirement as determined by the CCCERA Board. The District will pay the employer's contribution for retirement.

Safety employees who are eligible to receive the 3% @ 50 pension benefit plan shall also pay 7% of the employer's contribution.

All employees receive the FRA 414(h) earning equal to 3.91% of base salary, used to reduce the employee's share of retirement contributions.

Base salary plus FRA equals the employee's hourly rate.

The District contributes up to $2,605 per month to each employee based on the employee's benefit enrollment level applied to health coverage.

District-paid dental and vision programs are available to employees.

Exempt management employees, except the Administrative Services Director, who hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field will receive an education incentive equal to 2.5% of base salary.

All exempt management employees, who receive or hold a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field will receive an education incentive equal to 2.5% of base salary.

Deferred Compensation Savings Plan (457) is available to employees. The District's contribution to all management employees who participate in the deferred compensation plan is $150 per month.

To be eligible for this contribution/incentive, qualifying management employees must maintain a minimum monthly contribution of $100 to the Deferred Compensation Plan.

American Fidelity voluntary insurances are available to include a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), disability income, critical illness and life insurance.

Employee Assistance Program:
A District-paid EAP is available for employees and members of their household.

Retiree Health Savings Account:

A District-paid benefit that allows active employees to accumulate assets to pay for health insurance and eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses upon retirement, employment separation, or disability.

The District does not participate in Social Security for regular, full-time employees.

$50,000 Life Insurance Policy paid for by the District with an option to elect additional coverage at the employee's expense.

Employees pay an amount equal to 1.45% of salary toward Medicare. An equal amount is paid by the District.

Leaves: 13 paid holidays annually; 10 hours per month of accrued vacation for under 5 years of service, 8 hours of sick leave accrued per month (unused leave applied to service credit at retirement).

Leave time is prorated for employees who work less than 40 hours per week.

01

Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

Yes
No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Graduation from High School or GED equivalent
Associate degree or equivalent
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

03

Do you have any fire prevention or safety inspection experience?

Yes
No

04

If you answered, "yes" to the previous question, please explain your fire prevention experience. If you answered, "No" to the previous question, please enter, "N/A".

05

Have you served in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force or Coast Guard in time of war, in any expedition of the Armed Forces of the United States, or have been on continuous active duty for more than 180 days, or are a disabled veteran, and have received a discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions?

Yes
No

06

If you replied, "Yes" to the above question, have you attached a DD-214 or other documentary evidence to your employment application demonstrating a honorable discharge with service in time of war on any expedition, at least 180 days of continuous active duty status, or status as a disabled veteran? If you replied, "No" to the above question, please enter in, "N/A"

Yes
No
N/A

07

As required in the job announcement, have you attached a cover letter to your employment application?

Yes
No

08

As required in the job announcement, have you attached a resume to your employment application? Yes No

Yes
No
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