Fire Control Officer - 0MUB

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• Permanent opportunity
• Level 4 - $87,321 plus super
• Canning Vale location – State wide travel

A fantastic opportunity to Coordinate Gap Treatment/ Fire Control Officer work for the Bushfire Mitigation Program, ensuring satisfaction of the operational objectives of stakeholders, through being on time, to budget, and within technical and OSH, Environmental and Quality standards. We are seeking someone with Mid-West / North-West region Hazard Reduction Burns experience and another with South-West/great Southern and Goldfields region Hazard Reduction Burns experience.

• Support the completion of Detailed Desktop Environmental Assessments using ArcGis and BRMS Spatial systems,
• Undertake Detailed Field Site Assessments using defined processes including data collection, analysis and entry into business mapping systems,
• Design Gap Treatment Works proposals for review and approval,
• Detail requirements, negotiate and arrange quotes for Gap Treatment Works,
• Liaison with stakeholders as required in planning and implementation of Gap Treatment Works,
• Coordinate and Supervise Site Gap Treatment activities and coordinate the work of consultants engaged on projects,
• Supervise Prescribed Burning activities in accordance with Burn Prescriptions and Permits,
• Provide detailed reports on progress against scheduled works.

• DFES BRMS,  BAL Assessor Level 1 or Fire Control Officer (FCO), VBFB Captain, BRMO, CESM experience (essential)
• Extensive Experience in Gap Treatment activities including Vegetation Assessments, Hazard Reduction Burns, Weed Spray and Mechanical Clearing principals (desirable)
• Well-developed skills in developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. (essential)
• Good knowledge of Bushfire Legislation and Environmental Factors (desirable)
• Good Computer Literacy (essential)
• C Class Drivers’ License (essential)

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

 
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Through our Equity and Diversity Management Plan and People Strategy, Water Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace of the future.

We understand that unique perspectives, ideas and contributions only strengthen our workforce and are recognised and valued.

We encourage applications supporting our key priority communities - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people with disability.

For people with disability, we are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment enabling full participation in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.