Hydrologist - State Emergency Services

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
State Emergency Service
Flood Policy Unit
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 25 February, 2024 11:55 PM
Position details
Applications close:
Sunday 25 February, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - Professional Stream Band 2
Salary:
$98,999.00 to $119,801.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
Deliver flood studies, floodplain studies, flood mapping and flood risk management advice suitable for use by government and external organisations for land use, building control and emergency management policy and planning purposes.
Hours per fortnight
73.5 hours
Duties
Deliver flood studies, floodplain studies, flood mapping and flood risk management advice suitable for use by government and external organisations for land use, building control and emergency management policy and planning purposes.
Essential Requirements
A Degree in Hydrology, Engineering, or Physical Sciences relevant to the professional duties to be undertaken, as provided by a university.
Pre-Employment Checks
The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:
Arson and fire setting;
Sexual offences;
Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
Making false declarations;
Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
Malicious damage and destruction to property
Trafficking of narcotic substance;
False alarm raising.
Desirable Requirements
Proven experience in successfully delivering flood mapping products to inform strategic or regulatory decision making.
Experience in successfully undertaking complex flood modelling.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications will only be accepted, If you experience any technical difficulties please contact (03) 6173 2081.
Further Information
For further information on this position, please contact Chris Irvine, Manager, Flood Policy Unit on (03) 6173 2718.