RFQ - Project Wildfire Program Director

DESCHUTES COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

Project Wildfire Program Director

Deschutes County is soliciting statements of qualifications until 3:00 P.M., November 6th, 2018 for a contractor to act as the Project Wildfire Program Director.

OVERVIEW

The mission of Project Wildfire is to prevent deaths, injuries, property loss and environmental damage resulting from wildfires in Deschutes County.  The Director provides primary program management and coordination for Project Wildfire and is responsible for accomplishing the annual program of work consistent with the mission and strategic objectives (see attachment 3 for current version).  The director works at the direction of the County Forester and the Project Wildfire steering committee, a diverse group of agencies and residents with an interest in wildfire preparedness appointed by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. 

Project Wildfire promotes wildfire awareness, education and preparedness to the communities and population living in the wildland urban interface areas of Deschutes County. Project Wildfire provides the public with wildfire preparedness education in an effort to help empower them to take actions to mitigate their risk. Project Wildfire provides a point of coordination for our diverse interagency stakeholders working to address the risks of wildland fire.

The Director is responsible for organizing and administering the program in order to accomplish the overall goal of increased wildfire preparedness throughout Deschutes County.  The Director will work with a wide variety of groups and individuals, including local, state and federal government agencies, private residents, local and national businesses, service organizations and the media.  Work is required at times other than normal business hours.  Expected time commitment is approximately 120 -150 hours per month, and can vary widely from month to month.

Please see full RFQ attached below for complete information.