Emergency Preparedness Compliance Leader-Electric - Long Island

Plan, promote, coordinate and execute activities associated with PSEG Long Island's emergency restoration plans, procedures and initiatives. Administer and coordinate the execution of Emergency Preparedness related responsibilities and initiatives, ensuring company readiness and response for minor and major storms and other system emergencies at all times. Assign, administer and maintain emergency response roles for all PSEG Long Island personnel, while developing and delivering restoration related training, drills and exercises. Conduct post-event "After Action Reports", and coordinate the development and implementation of improvement plans with associated assignment and tracking of action items. Regularly interface with external emergency response organizations, electric utilities and regulatory agencies on emergency restoration related matters. Support the planning and activation of Planning Section restoration responsibilities during storms and other system emergencies. 

• Plan, formulate, coordinate and conduct the update, maintenance and annual regulatory filing of PSEG Long Island's Emergency Restoration Plan (ERP), Emergency Restoration Implementation Procedures (ERIPs), Restoration Checklists, Roles and Responsibility sheets and supporting documents..
• Prepare, conduct and execute company-wide restoration training programs, including emergency instructional classes, webinars and workshops to maintain the readiness of the Company's emergency response at all times.  Develop, implement and evaluate restoration drills and exercises across all key functional areas (i.e., operations, logistics and customer operations); Develop, present and deliver presentations in accordance with the above.
• Work with Planning Section Chief (Director of EP) to ensure the timely and efficient activation and operation of Planning Section Command Center during storm events and other system emergencies, which serves as a hub for information collection and dissemination and overall resource coordination.  Plan and support associated with Planning Section Unit operations during restoration events (i.e., Documentation, Situation Status, Resource Coordination, Human Resources and Demobilization).  Coordinate with State, City, County and Township Emergency Management entities during storm events in conjunction with Liaison Section (i.e., External Affairs).
• Prepare, conduct and coordinate emergency response planning activities with local and state government officials, emergency management organization  (Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York City and New York State), community-based organizations, volunteer/service agencies and other emergency response organizations to ensure an understanding of Company storm related processes and procedures.  Maintain coordination and outreach with external entities throughout the year and during storm events. 
• Regularly confer and interface with New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) and the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to plan, coordinate and deliver emergency planning initiatives, response plans and reporting requirements.
• Actively participate on industry related committees and at conferences with external partners including utility companies, County OEM & other emergency restoration organizations  to share best practices, discuss and develop and recommend Emergency Preparedness related policy.
• Research, develop, administer and execute continuous improvement plans for restoration events, emergency procedures, drills and exercises, including the development of "After Action Reports" (AARs) and Improvement Plans (IP), including coordination of the assignment, tracking and implementation of associated action items to ensure a maintained focus on continuous improvement.

Required:

• B.S. Degree (technical, emergency management or related discipline), with a minimum of 7 years of experience in the electric utility industry and/or in emergency management
• Demonstrated managerial competencies  and ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a fast changing environment
• Strong written and communication skills. Experience in writing plans, procedures and presentations
• Good networking skills with demonstrated ability to interact with first responder organizations, government entities, regulatory and industry groups to effectively represent interests of PSEG Long Island
• Strong customer service focus and commitment to continuous improvement
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and supporting emergency planning/response initiatives
• Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels in the organization
• Must be willing and able to work all hours associated with storm restoration
• Must possess and maintain a valid US Driver's license and safe driving record

Desired   

• Advanced degree (MBA/MPA/MS in Emergency Management) preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of electric utility industry and operation of Transmission and Distribution system with experience in emergency planning and response
• Experience developing and executing emergency training, exercises and/or drills

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