Deputy Director of Fire Management

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⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

💵 $38 / hour

⏰ Full Time

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The Ember Alliance

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11 - 50 employees

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

Education • Non-profit

The Ember Alliance is an organization committed to repairing the relationship between people and fire on the landscape. They engage in various environmental services such as fuels mitigation crews, prescribed fire planning and implementation, and community wildfire planning. The Ember Alliance also focuses on training community leaders and individuals in the principles of wildland firefighting, contributing to safer and more informed approaches to wildfire management.

📋 Description

• Support the Director of Fire Management in department planning, organizational policy, and cross-functional strategy • Develop and implement programs and initiatives aligned with the organization's mission and vision • Design, plan, and execute projects with staff and external partners • Monitor and evaluate department outcomes and support data-driven improvements • Oversee program implementation, including timelines, budgets, KPIs, and objectives • Identify grants and funding opportunities and prepare reports for funders, Board members, and partners • Develop and review policies, SOPs, procedures, templates, contracts, landowner agreements, and MOUs • Lead wildfire resilience and prescribed fire policy recommendations and stakeholder engagement • Analyze legislative, regulatory, and administrative barriers and develop actionable policy solutions • Supervise, mentor, evaluate, and support Program Managers and other staff • Promote a collaborative, inclusive, physically and psychologically safe work environment • Provide wildland fire subject matter expertise and support safe fire operations • Assist with prescribed fire implementation, burn plans, consequence analysis, complexity ratings, and training • Participate on Incident Command Teams and support Fire Duty Officer processes as assigned • Build and maintain partnerships with communities, agencies, NGOs, funders, and other stakeholders • Represent The Ember Alliance at external events, conferences, and meetings • Participate in prescribed fire implementation, suppression, or training up to current qualification level as needed

🎯 Requirements

• Currently or previously qualified as RXB2 (minimum) • Currently or previously qualified as ICT4, DIVS, or TFLD (desired) • 2 or more years of experience supervising staff and/or managing complex, multi-faceted programs • Demonstrated success designing, implementing, and evaluating programs • Passion for the organization's mission and commitment to social impact • Strong leadership and management skills • Ability to build, inspire, lead, and motivate a diverse team • Demonstrated strategic thinking, innovative problem-solving, and adaptability • Experience partnering with senior leadership on department-level strategy and policy (desired) • Degree in Ecosystem Management or related field, or 8+ years combination of education and experience in wildland fire management • Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management for programs • Experience developing and negotiating agreements and contracts • Exceptional communication skills, including conveying complex information to various partners and navigating difficult conversations • Competence using Microsoft Suite products, including Excel and Word • Resume, cover letter, NWCG qualification records, and three professional references required for application • Earliest available start date must be specified

🏖️ Benefits

• Work/life balance support • Professional growth and development opportunities • Remote work (approximately 85% remote) • Occasional travel for fire assignments, trainings, and partner or Board meetings • Average 40-hour work week • Employee participation in training and professional development opportunities