Wildland Fire Specialist
$9,706 to $10,189 Monthly

Application Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026
Tentative Test Dates: February 23rd to February 26th

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THE FIRE DISTRICT:
The Carpinteria–Summerland Fire Protection District is an independent Special District located 80 miles north of Los Angeles, California. Situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Los Padres National Forest, the District serves the more than 23,000 residents living in the City of Carpinteria and the unincorporated community of Summerland, CA. The Fire District operates out of two fire stations, employs 34 career members, and has an annual operating budget of over $15 million. In 2025, the Fire District responded to more than 2,200 alarms.

THE POSITION:
This is a non-safety, non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Under the supervision of the Fire Marshal, the Wildland Fire Specialist performs wildfire prevention, education, planning, and coordination activities within the district. The position supports compliance with applicable provisions of the California Public Resources Code (PRC), Title 14 and Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, and locally adopted wildfire prevention ordinances.

The Wildland Fire Specialist conducts defensible space and vegetation management inspections of improved and unimproved properties located within High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ), consistent with PRC Sections 4290 and 4291 and related local standards. The position provides information, technical guidance, and assistance to property owners and occupants regarding wildfire risk reduction, fuel modification, and ignition prevention measures.

The position identifies, coordinates, and supports hazard abatement and fuel reduction projects intended to reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience within the district. This includes coordination with property owners, contractors, partner agencies, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.

The Wildland Fire Specialist develops and maintains records of inspections, notices, contacts, and activities; prepares reports; and creates written educational materials for public distribution. The position researches, writes, administers, and manages state, federal, and local grants related to wildfire prevention, vegetation management, and community risk reduction.

The position represents the district at public meetings, workshops, and outreach events, community wildfire preparedness events, and interagency coordination meetings.

The position assists in the development, review, and implementation of wildfire-related regulations, planning documents, standards, ordinances, and Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) or similar planning efforts applicable within the district’s jurisdiction.

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