Seasonal Wildfire Inspector - Squad Leader for the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority

Job Description:

Seasonal Wildfire Inspector - Squad Leader for the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority

Description

Position Description

Are you an experienced wildfire prevention professional who enjoys leading field teams, supporting community safety, and helping reduce wildfire risk?

Are you a strong communicator who can coach others, maintain safety standards, and ensure inspection work is completed accurately and efficiently?

Are you excited to work outdoors in support of wildfire prevention efforts throughout Marin County?

If so, the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) may be right for you!

They are seeking a qualified, organized, safety-minded, and team-oriented candidate to apply for the position of Seasonal Wildfire Inspector - Squad Leader.

Apply today!

Note: This position is designated as a seasonal, extra hire classification.

Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting this recruitment on behalf of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority .

The Position

The Seasonal Wildfire Inspector - Squad Leader works under the direction of program leads. This position oversees a team of seasonal wildfire inspectors and is responsible for coordinating daily assignments, supporting safe and efficient field operations, reviewing inspection work, and helping ensure quality and consistency in the field.

The Squad Leader serves as a primary point of contact for program leaders and assists with day-to-day field coordination, staff training, report review, communication of fire-risk findings, and resolution of on-site issues. This position plays an important role in supporting effective wildfire prevention efforts through defensible space inspections, public education, and field-based fire mitigation activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with wildfire inspection or prevention experience who is ready to take on a lead-worker role while continuing to support hands-on field work.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have experience conducting wildfire hazard, defensible space, or wildfire compliance inspections
• Understand wildfire behavior, hazardous fuels, structure ignition risks, fuels management, and fire prevention principles
• Have prior leadership, lead-worker, supervisory, or crew coordination experience
• Be comfortable assigning work, prioritizing daily field activities, and ensuring safe field operations
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to train, coach, and provide performance feedback to seasonal wildfire inspectors
• Be detail-oriented and able to review inspection reports and enforcement documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Be professional, tactful, and effective when interacting with property owners, the public, coworkers, and program leads
• Be comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions, walking long distances, and navigating rugged terrain
• Be safety-focused and able to promote adherence to established protocols, policies, and wildland fire operational standards
• Ideally possess ICS certifications, S-190, ASIP training, or experience using inspection software such as Fire Aside

COMPETENCIES

Adaptability and Flexibility - Can shift gears comfortably.

Attention to Detail - Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracy.

Communication - Effectively conveys and exchanges thoughts, opinions, and information verbally and in writing

Decision Making - Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions within documented organizational boundaries.

Initiative - Assesses and initiates things independently.

Interpersonal Relations and Skills - Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect.

Leadership - Provides direction, training, coaching, and support to seasonal wildfire inspectors while promoting accountability and quality work.

Results Orientation and Execution - Manages time and priorities effectively

Safety - Works to comply with safetyregulations and helps to promote safety consciousness and well-being.

Teamwork - Works collaboratively with others in order to achieve a goal.

About the Client

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) leads the development of fire adapted communities using sound scientific, financial, programmatic, ecological practices, vegetation management, community education, evacuation, and warning systems with the support of its member and partner agencies. Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority communities are informed, prepared, fire adapted, resilient, and capable of withstanding a major fire limiting loss of life and major property damage while protecting our rich environmental diversity.

Examples of Duties

• For an overview of the role, you can review the job description here.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities need to succeed within the role. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience working as a wildfire inspector or equivalent in wildfire prevention. Prior leadership, lead-work, or supervisory experience is preferred. Additional relevant coursework as described above may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Supplemental Information

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Base Pay: $33.39/hour
• $600 annual clothing allowance

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.

Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.

All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.

The deadline to apply is July 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.

Appraisal Process - (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.

This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.

Application - Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.

Remote Screen Interview Exam - (Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the Remote Screen Interview assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for late-July 2026.

Oral Board Interview Exam - (100%) Applicants may be selected for consideration to participate in an Oral Board Interview appraisal to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Oral Board Interview is tentatively scheduled for early-to-mid August. Successful candidates will be placed on a list of qualified candidates.

Successful candidates will be submitted to the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority for further consideration.

All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to [email protected].

Neither Regional Government Services nor the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise RGS by mailing [email protected].

The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$33.39 Hourly