Company Profile
West Region Wildfire Council
Company Overview
The West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC or The Council) is a nonprofit based in Ridgway, CO.
The mission of the West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC) is to increase resilience to wildfire in Delta, Gunnison,
Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel Counties. To achieve this mission, the West Region Wildfire Council:
> CONVENES regional partners to collaboratively identify values at risk to wildfire while co-developing shared
priorities for addressing such risks before, during and after a wildfire;
>EDUCATES community members about wildfire and the actions that can be taken to achieve resilient
landscapes, fire adapted communities and safe wildland fire response;
>PROMOTES proactive wildfire preparedness and risk mitigation ahead of the next fire;
>PROVIDES financial incentives and technical assistance for wildfire risk mitigation projects in collaboration
with individual property owners, communities and organizational partners; and
> AGGREGATES and deploys funding to support regional wildfire risk mitigation capacity and related resource
needs.
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Why Join the West Region Wildfire Council Team?
We are a small, hard-working team that is dedicated to making great work happen with limited resources. We
have a strong passion for our work and are driven each day to advance our mission and help make our
communities, forests and watersheds more resilient to wildfire. We utilize a team-oriented and collaborative
approach to address the wildfire issue. We understand that addressing the wildfire issue requires a dedicated
and multi-disciplinary approach and we seek to leverage the best available science and the best available
technologies as well as our partnerships and relationships to further our work and impact.
Our staff value a high-quality work product and an ability to recognize needs, coupled with the willingness to
jump in and begin addressing those needs. We are focused on honoring commitments, and we value the
capacity to think outside the box, innovate and move our programs forward in support of the WRWC mission.
We value a sustainable work-life balance.
Video Highlighting some of our work & partnerships: https://youtu.be/zzwOAGLGDi8?feature=shared
Company History
The West Region Wildfire Council was established in the mid-2000's and has since been operating across Colorado's West Region (Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray & San Miguel Counties). The organization became a 501c3 nonprofit organization in early 2018.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
>Annual Salary Increase: All employees are eligible for an annual performance and budget dependent salary
increase, typically in the range of 3.335%
>Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): The Board of Directors evaluates cost of living adjustments on an annual
basis.
>Healthcare: WRWC offers a taxable Employee Wellness Stipend- $155.00 per pay period ($4,008.00
annually). No wait period.
>Family Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI): WRWC covers the employee portion of the FAMLI payroll
premium. FAMLI is a new CO payroll premium that became effective January 1, 2023.
>Retirement: Up to $1,250 annually (after introductory period) cash match for individual qualified IRA
contributions.
>Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays (including your birthday)
>Relocation Housing Stipend: If the candidate is relocating to the West Region Counties from outside the six-
county region for this job, WRWC offers $300.00 per month for the first six months of employment as a
taxable relocation housing stipend.
>Flexible Time Off Policy: WRWC offers a Flexible Time Off Policy that permits opportunities for employees to
request / take paid time off on an as needed basis with the intent of promoting trust in our employees and a
sensible work-life balance. This benefit covers both personal leave and sick leave.
>Cell Phone Stipend: Up to $60/month.
>Boot, Protective Eyewear & Field Clothing: $1,000 for initial outfitting. Subsequent purchases will be made
as needed.
>Physical Training Time: Up to two hours per week paid time.
>Mileage Reimbursement: Reimbursement for work-related mileage on personal vehicles. Reimbursed
monthly at the current federal rate for each mile documented.
>Company Owned Vehicle: Use of a company owned vehicle for work, in accordance with policies and
availability of the vehicle (WRWC currently owns only one vehicle).
>Position Growth Opportunities: If job duties increase in complexity or responsibility, salary adjustments are
typical and commensurate.
>Professional Development: Support, including funding, for needed continued professional development,
education and training, as budget and capacity allow.