Senior Specialist, Emergency Preparedness Business Resiliency
The Senior Specialists primary responsibility is the development and delivery of the companys various Emergency Preparedness training and exercise initiatives and their supporting materials. The Senior Specialist is also responsible for educating Company stakeholders on the Emergency Preparedness programs, initiatives, and courses and facilitating training and exercises throughout the service territory.
Duties include participating in ad hoc teams for the development, conduct and evaluation of exercises; communication and promotion of updated plans and procedures to support the development of a prepared and well-trained workforce; participation in storm/system preparation and recovery management efforts, as needed; maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as regulatory agencies and various external agencies; and support of the companys emergency management/preparedness activities.
Emergency Preparedness Specialists are expected to work as, or support, on-call staff during company emergencies and fulfill an emergency role, as required by his/her designated System Emergency Assignment.
Core Responsibilities- Develop, maintain, and deliver Emergency Preparedness training programs and supporting materials.
- Educate internal stakeholders on Emergency Preparedness programs, initiatives, and courses.
- Lead, design, conduct, and evaluate emergency exercises and afteraction processes.
- Support storm/system preparation, emergency response, and recovery efforts, as needed.
- Serve as or support oncall staff and fulfill assigned System Emergency roles during emergencies.
- Create, update, and manage emergency plans, procedures, and processes with EP team members.
- Ensure training materials meet learning objectives, document control standards, and compliance requirements.
- Track corrective actions and improvement items in the company actiontracking system (e.g., ARCHER).
- Coordinate timely and accurate responses to regulatory and external agency requests.
- Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, and external response agencies.
- Support Corporate and external Emergency Operations Center activations and exercises.
- Manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Master's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience or
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience or
- Associate's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience or
- High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience Emergency Management, ICS Response, communications, business, management, operations, public administration related experience preferred
- Demonstrated understanding and experience with the Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Management/Emergency Preparedness principles, required.
- Strong organization, time management, and adaptability; ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and handle instructional and special assignments, required.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, management, regulators, and customers, required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and ability to learn new technologies and documentation systems as needed, required.
- Experience developing and conducting training, including presentations and group activities; maintains professionalism and supports crossfunctional teamwork, required.
- Experience with training systems (eTrain/LMS/TLC reporting), corrective action tracking, multidisciplinary teams, and basic knowledge of energy utility systems and operations, preferred.
- Driver's License Required and
- Other: Training in ICS Basic ICS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 90 Days Preferred
- Other: ICS-300 1 Year Preferred
- Other: Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) L-146 Preferred
- Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) Exercise Design Course G-139 Preferred
- Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) Instructional Design and/or Methodology Preferred
- Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) Presentation Skills and/or Instructor Training Preferred
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able and willing to work at field locations in all weather conditions
- Must walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach.
- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
- Ability and willingness to respond during off-hours, work overtime (including weekends and holidays) as needs dictate.
Mission Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.
Benefits:
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
EEO Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.
Technical Difficulty Statement:
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