Remote Workforce Analyst Jobs in Temecula, CA (NOW HIRING)

Overview
Location(s): Encinitas
Practice/Department: Urban Forestry/Fire
Work Environment: Remote
Compensation: $60.00-65.00/hourly*
Dudek's journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California's water and wastewater agencies.
Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we've been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employees are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.
Position Overview
Who You Are
As an employee you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.
How You'll Make an Impact
We are seeking an As Needed Fire Protection Planner to join our wildfire planning team. Dudek's wildfire planning team has been working in the wildfire assessment and fire protection planning field for over 20 years. We work with landowners and land management agencies to evaluate wildfire hazard and develop plans to mitigate wildfire risk. The position will be remote and travel to project sites and client or fire agency offices in the western US may be necessary. Familiarity with federal, state and local building, development, and defensible space codes and standards is also highly desirable
Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzing project maps, plans, and data sets and summarizing wildfire conditions for inclusion in reports and fire or evacuation management plans.
• Conducting field assessments to evaluate wildfire/evacuation hazard conditions.
• Analyzing field data, GIS data, and conducting project-related research.
• Preparing or supporting preparation of fire protection plans, technical reports and development of fire hazard reduction recommendations.
• Attending meetings to discuss the results of project-related assessments and analyses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fire science, forestry, natural resources, fire ecology, homeland security, environmental science, or other related field.
• Ability to conduct research and evaluate data sets and planning documents and summarize pertinent information into reports.
• Ability to understand and interpret site development plan drawings.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional desired qualifications include excellent writing skills and GIS/CAD mapping skills.
• Understanding of microsimulation traffic modeling such as VISSIM.

Compensation: $60.00-65.00/hourly*
*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.
Working Conditions

• This job operates in an outdoor or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.

• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• This job requires project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.

• Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50lbs in a team lift (two or more employees).

• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination.
Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek's operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek's commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.
*As-needed and part-time employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan, sick leave, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). As-needed and part-time employees have the option of additional benefits like medical benefits and ESOP participation provided they meet minimum hours worked during the 12-month look back measurement period. Speak with your recruiter to learn more.
Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.