Manager Wildfire Mitigation

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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.

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

Manager, Wildfire Mitigation is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the company's Comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan and programs. Manages the development of short and long‑range wildfire mitigation program plans and coordinates integration of the wildfire mitigation program with other SRP departments and external partners. These partners include the Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Land Management, the Arizona State Land Department, and other Federal and State agencies.

Collaborates with SRP Transmission and Distribution (T&D), Water and Environmental departments to provide guidance regarding the company's policies and programs for clearance/ fuels reduction for vegetation management programs to maximize T&D reliability and reduce wildfire risk to public and increase customer satisfaction and safety. Manages Wildfire Mitigation Specialists responsible for various aspects of the Wildfire Mitigation Program including tactical response, coordination of field operations, investigation, and analysis.

Represent the company and its wildfire mitigation program in industry working groups and with other external agencies such as regulators and local government officials.

• Assist in the development and administration of fire control strategies, policies and procedures including pre‑suppression, prevention, and detection. Provide direction in the compilation, review, and distribution of wildfire hazard and risk data/ analytics. Collaborate in Incident Command System for wild land fire suppression and prescribed burning operations with agency partners. Assist in the determination of resources required for post‑fire power restoration.
  
  Provide guidance relating to prescribed burns and forest restoration efforts along utility corridors.
• Develop, manage, and oversee the wildfire mitigation program to ensure compliance with Federal and State Guidelines, oversee reporting requirements of the program. Serve as the company spokesperson to external agencies or citizen groups on program issues. Perform an annual update to the Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
• Establish and administer goals and objectives for the unit pertaining to wildfire mitigation to ensure goals of reducing risk are achieved. Develop the unit budget, and ensure funded targets are…