Specialist Fire Mitigation

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US

Date: Jan 8, 2025

Requisition ID: 18192

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

The Fire Mitigation Specialist is responsible for overall duties and emergency response fire mitigation/coordination program. Provides 24 hour response on events while also serving as SRP’s Liaison to responding agencies. Reviews as well as coordinates on strategies development for different planned and unplanned fire/emergency events with potential involvement of SRP assets. Poses good knowledge of operations, maintenance and infrastructure systems.

What You'll Do

Single point of contact for SRP on Fire mitigation.
24 hour emergency callout response statewide.
SRP’s Liaison to State/Federal/Municipal agencies on fire events.
Responsible for gathering edits and coordination of annual statewide transmission system map used for emergency response.
Responsible for all escort access into land closures to facilitate continued access for SRP resources during emergencies.
Provide training around electrical system as needed for fire response crews.
Serve as the field representative for SRP’s Operation groups during events to be eyes and ears as well as their voice remotely.
Collaborate with agencies to develop acceptable burn plans that involve SRP assets.
Partner with agencies during emergency events for determining values at risk and potential impacts to SRP assets among other impacts.
Review annually SRP’s electric system as it relates to fire fuels and potential exposure/risk assessment.
Partner and foster relationships with all known first responders annually as well as provide coordination memo to each agency.
Cragin watershed protection project coordination for prescribe burning, mechanical thinning and seasonal operational support.

Experience

Requires a minimum of seven years of experience.

Education

Completion of an Associate's degree, Apprenticeship, or 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.