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Washington County Utah

Community Wildfire Coordinator

Pay: $57,876/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Saint George, UT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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What they do

An Emergency Management Director plans and directs disaster response or crisis management activities, primarily for state and local governments. Directs preparation of emergency plans and disaster preparedness training. Surveys community resources available for emergencies, provides outreach to community groups and businesses on disaster and/or emergency response plans and procedures.

$89,167 / year median in Utah

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB OPENING FOR A

Community Wildfire Coordinator AT THE Washington County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Division

FULL TIME / WITH BENEFITS

$26.65 to $29.00 PER

HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Washington County is seeking a Community Wildfire Coordinator to lead wildfire mitigation, preparedness, and community planning efforts throughout the County's unincorporated areas. This position works closely with local fire districts, state and federal agencies, community leaders, and county departments to reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) Manage wildfire mitigation projects and grant-funded programs Lead community outreach, Firewise USA®, and preparedness education Build partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies Monitor wildfire conditions and support emergency management operations Provide training, presentations, and technical guidance to communities and partner organizations

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in emergency services, public administration, engineering, business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Three (3) years of experience in wildfire mitigation, emergency management, fire prevention, forestry, public safety, or a related field Strong communication, project coordination, and public engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) Firewise USA® programs Wildfire mitigation planning Grant management Multi-agency emergency management initiatives

Certifications:

The selected candidate must be able to obtain the following within six months of hire: NWCG or Utah State Fire and Rescue Academy Wildland Firefighter Certification CPR/AED Certification First Aid Certification NIMS First Responder training is required A complete job description and application can be found on our website.

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//www.washco.utah.gov/forms/human-resources/jobs/ All applications must be submitted online by July 26th, 2026 Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.