Job Description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Wildland Fire Sr Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, youll perform the oversight of fire use, fire prevention and fire suppression on SCE forestlands. The position supports public use and recreation administration as well as forest and vegetation management operations. Candidate directs fire prevention and recreation policy patrols as well as fire readiness for initial attack and suppression. As a Wildland Fire Sr Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

* Direction of wildfire prevention, suppression and recreation patrol on SCE owned forestlands.
* Work as a liaison with Cal Fire, USFS and law enforcement personnel to assist during wildfire and emergency response incidents.
* Lead the prescribed fire program, including project planning, pre-fire treatments, obtainment of required agency permits, and coordination of fire use projects in cooperation with fellow Forest Management Team members.
* Ensure fire readiness of all department wildland fire suppression equipment including 2 Type 6 fire trucks, 1 fire patrol boat, 3 fire trailers and all accompanying pumps, hoses, fittings and hand tools.
* Oversight of fire use and prescribed burn rotation on SCE forest lands.
* Support and coordinate Cal Fire/ SCE cooperative Vegetation Management Program.
* Oversee contract work related to vegetation management and fire line construction.
* Performs public outreach and education concerning fire prevention, fire use and forest management.

Qualifications
The essentials

* 5 years of experience in prescribe burn project implementation.
* Valid U.S. Drivers License.

The preferred

* Bachelors degree in fire ecology, forestry or related field.
* Experience with the supervision of prescribe burn planning and implementation.
* Seven years of experience in wildland fire supervision.
* Working knowledge of forestry, recreation and wildlife management.

You should know

* Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, and hiring process, and more!
* Position will require the successful candidate to be available on weekends and holidays.
* On call availability is required.

Testing

* This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. We invite you to visit our Candidate Resource page for further information and to access information guides. For information guides, please reference Test 8203 Edison Individual Contributor Workstyles. Candidates who have previously passed this assessment, in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. Were fueling the kind of innovation thats changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, youll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.