Community Wildfire Protection Plan Project Manager 1

Position Description Overview

The Project Manager 1 is responsible for implementing the goals and strategies of their Program. This primarily includes supervision and support of Project Managers and other staff within the Program managing complex projects creating and strengthening relationships with partners and seeking new funding opportunities that align with the Programs goals. The Project Manager 1 will help Project Managers and other staff solve problems train new staff oversee project budget management/invoicing and completion of project deliverables and ensure directives from the RCE Program Manager Department Director and Senior Strategic Team are followed in their Program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage CWPP planning process and document generation and other similar projects (with oversight from the Program Manager who supervises CWPP project managers within the RCE Department) to ensure that deliverables are met within the project budget and Scope of Work (SOW). This includes time management budget management task delegation and completion of reports & invoices.
• Coordinate with other Ember Alliance personnel and external CWPP project partners and clients to ensure planning and personnel needs are met throughout a project.
• Maintain and report to the RCE Program Manager on project budgets to track progress keep projects on budget and coordinate with accounting team to invoice clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients partners and communities relevant to projects. This includes planning and facilitating partner meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate CWPP Core Team meetings partner meetings and community meetings to meet project objectives and foster holistic and equitable cross-boundary wildfire planning.
• Provide subject matter expertise on CWPP and other related projects including wildfire risk assessment community engagement project prioritization recommendation development post-fire preplanning and document generation/design as needed and available.
• Assist in the development of new CWPP project scopes approaches and budgets.
• May be involved in project proposal and/or contracting phases.
• Responsible for managing two-four projects simultaneously depending on project complexity.
• Provide project management and planning support for other Ember Alliance projects as needed and available.
• Manage work assignments with minimal direction and supervision from respective RCE Program Manager.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic including a commitment to principles of Duty Integrity and Respect. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Part of this position requires travel and field time in support of CWPPs. May work in variable weather conditions at remote locations on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant Experience:

• At least 6 months - 1 year of basic project management experience.
• At least 6 months - 1 year of budget management experience. This includes monitoring project expenses to ensure the project stays within budget.
• Experience working with partners.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree OR demonstrates sufficiency through performance.

Technical Skills:

• Budget management experience.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in using Microsoft Suite products including Excel Word etc.

Span of Control:

May supervise staff within Program area.

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for TEAsecological and social missions.
• Clear written and verbal communications skills. 
• Strong partner management and meeting facilitation skills.
• Experience adhering to project budgets and timelines and delegating project work amongst a team ability to problem solve and manage multiple projects. 
• Experience in and aptitude for strategic decision-making.
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback from peers/supervisors.
• Effective knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). 
• Masters degree in natural resource management forestry fire ecology or other related field OR Bachelors degree in natural resource management forestry fire ecology or other related field and three years relevant experience.
• Experience working with partner organizations to develop a CWPP.
• Strong knowledge of analysis modeling and planning using ArcGIS R or similar platforms.
• Background in wildfire or community planning.

Candidates that meet 75% or more of the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information :

Schedule Requirements: 

This is an at-will position. The average work week is 40 hours but the schedule may vary depending on project needs.

Work Location:

Fort Collins Office in hybrid situation preferred; remote 

Pay and Benefits:

Pay: $30/hour; approximately $62400 annually. 

Benefits: Overtime will be based on operational needs. Paid time off paid holidays paid sick leave paid family leave unpaid family leave and leave without pay benefits are provided. A jury duty policy is also in place. Employer-sponsored health vision dental care coverage life insurance long-term disability are available as soon as employment begins. An employer-matched retirement plan is available 3 months after employment begins and is immediately vested.

Must be 18 years of age or older have a current and valid US drivers license and be legally eligible to work in the US. Employees are required to live in the US. Employees are required to complete a background check and motor vehicle record check prior to employment. Employees are required to hold a company credit card and may be subjected to a credit check. Failure to pass any of these checks does not automatically disqualify you from employment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should review The Ember Alliance website: and submit a resume cover letter writing sample and three professional references through the Idealist website.  This position will close on 10/5/26. Please specify your earliest available start date. 

This position will close on 10/5/26.

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Ember Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time