Wildland Fire Consultant
Job Summary
A Wildland Fire Consultant leverages extensive public agency fire management experience to support wildfire mitigation planning. The role focuses on risk assessments, CWPP and WMP development, and stakeholder engagement, translating field-tested wildfire operations into actionable strategies that strengthen community resilience and regulatory compliance.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Job Classification: Contract 1099
Duty Station: Remote/Virtual
Travel: <25% to client sites
Duties/Responsibilities
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Conduct wildfire risk and hazard assessments for communities and utilities
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Develop and update Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs)
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Advise on fuels management strategies and Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) practices
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Provide technical review of wildfire mitigation projects and planning documents
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Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and public engagement sessions
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Support interagency coordination with local, state, tribal, and federal partners
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Prepare GIS-informed maps, models, and decision-support tools for planning efforts
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Ensure compliance with HFRA, FEMA, state, and utility wildfire planning standards
Required Skills/Abilities
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Demonstrated expertise in wildfire mitigation planning (CWPPs, WMPs, or equivalent)
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Strong understanding of fire behavior, fuels management, and HIZ principles
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Ability to conduct wildfire risk and hazard assessments using GIS and related tools
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Proven record of interagency coordination and stakeholder engagement
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Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
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Knowledge of federal, state, and utility wildfire planning standards (HFRA, FEMA, etc.)
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Ability to translate operational fire experience into actionable planning strategies
Education and Experience
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Required: Minimum 10 years of experience in wildland fire management with a public agency
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Preferred: Bachelor’s of Science in forestry, fire science, rangeland management, wildlife ecology or a related field
Physical Requirements
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
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This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.
EEO Statement
Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .
About Chloeta
Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements .