Rural Fire Service Queensland - Bushfire Mitigation Officer
Our team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join us as a Bushfire Mitigation Officer. This role will play a critical part in reducing bushfire risk across our District.
This is a permanent full-time position with the Rural Fire Service (RFSQ) working under the supervision of the Manager Bushfire Mitigation.
Main Responsibilities:
* Support the development of plans and strategies to reduce bushfire risk across the District, including undertaking risk assessments, coordinating activities, and reporting outcomes on fire management plans.
* Manage the Fire Warden network and Permit to Light Fire system across the District, including advice to landowners in relation to legislation affecting vegetation management and education on permit breaches.
* Conduct fire investigations and issue enforcement notices for unplanned burns; lead the identification of patterns of non-compliance and suspicious fire activities in the District.
* Manage the collection of data on environmental conditions and mitigation activities to support bushfire risk analysis, including leading the completion of fuel hazard assessments in the District.
Requirements:
* Must meet the mandatory requirements and attributes as outlined in the generic RFSQ Rural Officer Two (RFSO2) role description.
* Knowledge of, or experience working with volunteers and/or within a volunteer organisation.
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary range of $110,512.65 - $121,285.70 per annum.
* The opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
* A comprehensive professional development program.
Please refer to the attached Role Specification Statement (RSS) and the generic RFSO2 role description for further information on the key accountabilities and capabilities required for this role.
To apply for this position, please submit your application using the RFSQ Officer two (RFS02) Statement of Suitability in conjunction with your application in Nexus. Please refer to the QFES Operational Officer (Statewide) Application Guide for further information on how to apply.