Defensible Space Specialist

Are you passionate about wildfire prevention and community safety? Help safeguard homes and lives by conducting inspections, educating property owners and promoting fire adapted communities. Apply today and play a key role in creating a Wildfire Resilient Truckee!

Defensible Space Specialists play a vital role in reducing wildfire risk by conducting defensible space inspections, providing education and outreach, and supporting green waste programs. Under the guidance of the Wildfire Prevention Manager, you will interact with the public, offer valuable assistance, and help ensure that homes and communities are better prepared for fire season. This is a seasonal non-safety, 40-hour per week position. A part-time schedule may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Weekend and holiday shifts may be necessary to connect with part-time residents.

Up to 6 position openings are available.