Wildland Fire Mitigation Manager

Company Description

Founded in 2023, Cadence LLC is a New Mexico-based, SBA HUBZone certified small business headquartered in Pojoaque, NM, providing emergency management and related technical services to the government and its contractors.

Our mission is to keep people — and what they value most — safe. Our vision is to make protecting life, property, and resources easy.

Position Overview

Cadence LLC is seeking an accomplished Wildland Fire Mitigation Manager to join our growing team and mission. This is a full-time remote position responsible for the development and implementation of the corporate Wildland Fire Mitigation Program with occasional travel to oversee and support projects and contracts in the field.

The Wildland Fire Mitigation Manager plays a dual role supporting projects and contracts as a program / project manager or planner, as well as driving strategic growth for Cadence LLC in the areas of wildland fire management, hazard mitigation, landscape-scale forest restoration planning, defensible space, and wildfire risk mitigation planning. This position blends technical field expertise with entrepreneurial thinking to expand services, build partnerships, and position the company as a leader in fire mitigation.

Applicants living in, or around the Pojoaque, NM area or in any qualified HUBZone are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Forestry and Fire Mitigation Field Operations

• Develop wildland fire mitigation and preparedness plans to include Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs), wildland fire mitigation plans, as well as project management and support for landscape-scale forest restoration, defensible space creation, and prescribed fire planning.
• Conduct site assessments and fire behavior modeling to prioritize treatment areas.
• Participate in research and the development of best practices for forestry and fire mitigation activities.
• Supervise field crews and contractors during mitigation projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and fire codes.

Interagency & Community Collaboration

Business Development & Strategic Growth

Represent the company at wildland fire conferences, workshops, meetings, and training.

Operational & Financial Support

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Attributes

Work Environment

This is a full-time, remote job that has some travel to project and contract locations. Collaboration and communications with corporate officers, government officials, diverse stakeholders, and the public is expected for strategic growth and successful implementation of projects.

Salary and Benefits

At Cadence LLC, our first core value is PEOPLE FIRST . In doing so, we prioritize the health, wellbeing, quality of life, and growth of our employees. As a Cadence LLC employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary, professional development and training opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including life, disability, and health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401K plan, and paid time off. We also offer flexible schedules and a culture that values employee happiness and quality of life.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant qualifications and experiences to admin@cadence-ready.com.

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