Employer Jefferson Conservation District Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Closing Date: Open until filled, but application review will begin after 7/6/25Position Overview: Position reports to the Director and undertakes a variety of office (approx.50%) and fieldwork (approx. 50%) duties to promote and organize the implementation ofCommunity Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) recommendations among homeowners andneighborhoods. Community education and project organization will primarily focus ondefensible space, home hardening, and roadside mitigation. This position involves significantin-person community outreach and landowner coordination. A minor amount of time may bespent supporting JCD’s other conservation programs.Essential DutiesOutreach, education, and community engagement● Build and maintain relationships with individuals, organizations/agencies, privateindustry, non-profits, and collaborative partnerships● Pursue funding to complete wildfire mitigation projects● Plan and lead community education events such as collaborative meetings, field trips,workshops, film screenings and other learning opportunities● Identify opportunities and strategies to expand existing fire mitigation programs andresources● Support community ambassadors through education, resource allocation, and mitigationrecommendationsConduct defensible space and home ignition zone assessments● Meet one on one with homeowners to assess defensible space and home hardeningvulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies; use software to create reports● Mark trees and other vegetation for mitigation treatments● Connect homeowners with resources to implement mitigation strategiesGrant Management● Lead and collaborate on all aspects of a grant lifecycle: application, budgetingreimbursements, reporting, etcSupport other JCD conservation programs● Tree, vegetation, and terrain surveys and mapping● Mark trees and unit boundaries with flagging or paint● Technical writing for grants, management plans, and reports● Monitor contractor operations and work quality● Assist watershed restoration projectsThese duties are not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will perform other related duties tomeet the ongoing needs of the organization. Necessary SkillsSoft Skills● Possess a genuine interest in wildfire mitigation and natural resource conservation● Work collaboratively with people and be a team player● Be self-motivated, self-directed, innovative, and enthusiastic● Have flexibility to perform a variety of duties and adapt to changing situations● Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing● Solve problems independently● Possess emotional intelligence in working with coworkers, partners, and the community● Maintain a positive attitude, enjoy working with people, respect and tolerate differentviewpoints and personalities● Think ahead and be able to anticipate various situations and outcomesHard Skills● Have a working knowledge of western U.S. forest/wildfire ecology● Understand the principles, practices, and equipment employed in modern wildfiremitigation, defensible space, and home hardening● Manage complex projects: be highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient in managingschedules, task lists, computer files, supplies, and equipment● Write clearly, concisely, and efficiently, both technically and for laypeople● Create and maintain spreadsheets, documents, and other project management andtracking tools● Develop and deliver visual presentations for a variety of groups● Use basic computer functions efficiently and be able to learn new technology andsoftwareRequired Job Functions● Fluency in written and spoken English● Ability to use computers and mobile devices● Ability to work safely outdoors, independently and as a team, during all seasons andweather conditions; hike over steep, uneven terrain; use a map, compass, GPS, and otherequipment; carry up to 25 pounds● Ability to safely operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle in urban and rural mountainoussettings on- and off-road.Job QualificationsMinimum Qualifications● Able to pass criminal background check● Bachelor’s degree in forestry, wildfire, natural resources, or a related field● 6 months of community wildfire mitigation education and coordination● Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Google Suite (such asDrive, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), ESRI ArcMap (data management andorganization, basic geoprocessing, creating PDF maps)● Experience working outdoors doing the duties described above● Experience driving a vehicle in the mountains● Hold or able to obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license● Able to frequently work weekend or evening hours for community events● Able to utilize your personal vehicle for work purposes; will be reimbursed at IRSmileage rate● Live within daily commuting distance of Lakewood/GoldenPreferred Qualifications● Experience with community engagement● Experience making home ignition zone and defensible space assessments● 18 months of community wildfire mitigation education and coordination● Experience working with fire protection districts Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Location: Jefferson Conservation District’s (JCD) office is in Lakewood, Colorado at the Denver Federal Center (note that JCD is not a federal agency). JCD’s boundaries are generally unincorporated Jefferson County. Salary: Hourly Wage Range: $28.84 - $31.25 Application Instructions Email your resume (no cover letter) and college/university transcripts (if you have graduated less than 2 years ago) to: jcd@jeffersoncd.com Use the following naming convention for the subject line of the email and for the email attachment (combine all documents into a single attachment file): “Application WMC June 2025 YourLastName” Job Benefits: Benefits: Employer-matched retirement, health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, hybridwork environment including telework options, flexible work scheduling. Application Deadline: Sun, 07/13/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://jcd.colorado.gov/about-us/employment
