AE - Wildfire Mitigation Prgm Mgr Job at City of Austin
Position Information
Posting Title
AE - Wildfire Mitigation Prgm Mgr
Job Requisition Number
AE503105
Position Number
100494
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Electric System - Field Ops
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in wildfire mitigation, fire suppression, fire investigation, or fire management to include at least one year of experience related to electric utility system operations.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
- Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants
This role requires expertise in developing and implementing wildfire mitigation programs for utilities with wildfire risks and regulatory obligations. Responsible for program management activities to assist in wildfire mitigation, risk analysis, FAC-003 compliance, and all related federal, state and local regulatory requirements. This includes serving as team expert in wildfire mitigation program design and activity layout and in assisting with meeting all required federal, state and local regulatory filings and requirements.
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Employment Application:
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Employment Application:
- The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Salary is established as an entry rate of pay for this position and is nonnegotiable.
- Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
- Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
- If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
- This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Work Schedule:
- This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.
- Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
- Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
- Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.
TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Pay Range
$44.40 – $57.72
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note: This position is classified as Essential Employee. Employee may be called into the office after hours to respond to City of Austin emergencies.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note: This position is classified as Essential Employee. Employee may be called into the office after hours to respond to City of Austin emergencies.
Job Close Date
04/26/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723
Preferred Qualifications
- Utility experience with direct wildfire responsibilities
- Knowledge of utility wildfire regulations
- NERC experience
- Demonstrated FAC-003 expertise
- Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
- Ability to travel to multiple worksites as part of regular duties
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Leads wildfire mitigation activities for Austin Energy (AE) by developing and establishing program goals, objectives, and strategies.
- Acts as a change agent; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; develops and implements strategies for continuous improvement.
- Serves as a wildfire mitigation expert and provides authoritative knowledge, analysis, advice, and recommendations that ensure effective risk management and mitigation.
- Coordinates and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in interactions involving wildfire risk trends, common issues and best practices, and the development of effective mitigation strategies.
- Creates, maintains, and communicates AE’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan and Public Safety Power Shutoff program.
- Leads department strategic projects and initiatives under the Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Develops cross-divisional project teams across all the organization’s functional areas.
- Identifies and maintains wildfire risk metrics and key performance metrics for each initiative. Demonstrates and quantifies the reduction of risk due to the programs put in place.
- Establishes and maintains controls and reporting to manage and monitor budget, scope, quality, schedule, and risks across the portfolio of wildfire mitigation projects; maintains overall program completion that is on time and within budget.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods in developing and implementing a wildfire management program for a utility.
- Knowledge of methods and principles of fire suppression, fire investigation, and fire prevention.
- Knowledge of the utility industry: trends, issues, business operations, safety practices, and regulations.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing the electric utility industry.
- Knowledge of electric industry reliability practices, policies, procedures, and standards.
- Knowledge of electric utility engineering or construction standards and practices.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge and skill in process improvement concepts, methods, and practices (Six Sigma, Agile, etc.).
- Knowledge of technology and capabilities that reduce potential wildfire damages through proper selection of resources, system improvements, and early warning detection systems that increase human safety.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of risk.
- Interpersonal and collaboration skills to effectively partner with leaders and peers and facilitate effective cross-functional team building.
- Ability to develop wildfire management plans and carry out fire preventions programs, coordinating with others, and interpreting policy.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to quickly recognize, analyze, and respond to irregular events.
- Ability to train others.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
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