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.

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.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Coordinate wildland fuels/vegetation management projects and programs; read maps, evaluate and determine program feasibility, resources required, times and critical milestone; manage contracts with governmental agencies, vendors and landowners.
• Review and analyze potential projects by determining environmental impacts and creating and completing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents; determine impacts to rare and sensitive plant and animal species native to Riverside County's diverse and complex landscape; determine cost effectiveness of projects and analyze potential impacts on cooperative and neighboring areas.
• Complete and submit fuel mitigation and land management plans and grant applications; receive and manage grants by gathering data, creating maps, preparing and monitoring budgets, and controlling expenditures; ensure compliance and fulfill grant reporting obligations.
• Develop Requests for Proposal (RFP) for projects; interview potential contractors; prepare, send, receive, and review liability forms; lead onsite meetings with staff and contractors; conduct job walks; coordinate purchases and manage invoicing.
• Secure access to lands for training purposes and wildland fuels treatments; act as the primary liaison between staff and landowners requesting permission to train on their property.
• May respond to vegetation fires and act as a liaison between staff and landowner during incidents to educate landowners on suppression strategies and tactics used to suppress fires on their property; manage suppression repair activities, including mapping the fire and bulldozer/handlines ensuring broken items are repaired following fires and ensure archeological surveys are completed.
• Ensure maps and Geographical Information System (GIS) data to support projects, grants, training, management plans, and other activities is collected; utilize ArcGIS to review and manipulate GIS data, including creating shapefiles and analyzing aerial and multi-spectral imagery; collect perimeter and origins of vegetation fires; work with Office of the Fire Marshal to maintain a database.
• Analyze and interpret local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to wildland fuels and hazardous vegetation management/abatement.
• Manage, supervise and train staff; participate in hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Participate in associated professional organizations and attend regular classes, trainings, conferences, and seminars to remain current on applicable codes, regulation, policies, and procedures.
• Interact with stakeholders, other agency representatives and the public on projects; make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other public entities.
• Develop, write and review reports and correspondences.

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 Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's 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 spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's 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:
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 () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
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.
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
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous