Emergency Operations Program Manager

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $111,544-$139,431.

Work Type: Office

Locations:Augusta ME and Portland ME.

JOB SUMMARY:

Scope of Work - Main duties, settings, geography, reporting relationships, other relationships:

Works collaboratively, as well as independently, as a team member to create, develop, and implement the AVANGRID emergency management preparedness and planning function (including UI, CMP, NYSEG, and RG&E for electric; NYSEG, RGE, SCG, CNG, MNG and BGC, for natural gas; and AVANGRID hydro operations). This applies to both planning and preparation before an event and execution during an event.

This position/function is primarily responsible to ensure effective and efficient AVANGRID response to all hazard events, predominantly major system outages (electric and natural gas) and to secondarily work with all AVANGRID groups to plan for and coordinate other contingency protocols. Main duties include:

• Responds to emergencies supporting the operating company Area and Incident Command System, including working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

• Predictive modeling of previous storms and emergencies to plan for future events.

• Create and prepare appropriate plans, procedures, SOPs, and checklists for an all-hazard response plan.

• Prepare for and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, creating systems for continuous improvement.

• Cost management during and post emergency as needed.

• Work as a member of the team ensuring appropriate training, drills, and exercises.

• Prepare reports on causes of events, damages, affected customers, restoration times, recovery plan and costs.

• Evaluation of the event and resource performance.

• Modify and update detailed action plans based on lessons learned.

• Ability to travel as needed.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.This program manager position will play a critical role in the creation, development and implementation of the AVANGRID emergency management preparedness and planning program. Responsibilities include pre and post emergency response activities. The established ICS structure will continue to manage and conduct operations during the actual emergency

event.

2.Responsible for driving strategy, continuous improvement, and execution of operational readiness activities.

3.Develops effective emergency management policies and procedures to ensure preparedness for future events.

4.Ensures internal alignment and training for emergency response.

5.May serve as the AVANGRID emergency management representative for various governmental and/or regulatory entities.

6.Will work with external entities, companies, and organizations for relationship building, cooperative projects and to ensure best practices.

7.Works with the Senior Manager and Director of Emergency Operations to provide strategic direction regarding emergency management and setting short-term and long-term program

objectives.

8.Will work creativity and innovatively to ensure that there is ongoing and continuous improvement throughout AVANGRID in the area of emergency management preparedness and planning.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years relevant experience required.

• Experience in Emergency Management, Emergency Planning, Managing Response and Operations, and/or Utility operations.

• Experience with project management and budgets.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong ability to work collaboratively and contribute as a member of a team to develop emergency preparedness and planning within AVANGRID.

• Must be highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities and deliverables to successful completion.

• Ability to solve complex problems and influence change across diverse set of stakeholders

• Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and influencing skills.

• Proven ability to work innovatively and creatively.

• Ability and desire to work across organizational lines throughout AVANGRID and with senior management.

• Ability to collaborate with external entities to achieve mutual gains and foster cooperative relationships. These include emergency management and public officials, other utilities, and regulatory agencies.

• Experience in (or ability to) reviewing, analyzing, and influencing state statutory and regulatory actions.

• Advanced problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. Able to analyze complex information, distill salient items and create appropriate action plans.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding emergency management planning, readiness, and execution.

• Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and its application in emergency response by utilities.

• Ability to identify business risks and to develop and execute mitigating strategies.

• Provides strategic input to management team and business areas based on sound analytical decision making.

• Strong plan writing skill, excel and PowerPoint skills. Capability to learn company-based tools needed to support emergency operations.

• Budget and/or cost management experience.

Competency Requirements:

It is preferred that for this job, the candidate fulfills the requirements in terms of levels indicated below.

1.Delivering for the Business:

• Global view of the Business: Advanced

• Achieving Results and Continuous Improvements: Advanced

• Initiative: Advanced

• Innovation & Creativity: Competent

2.Global Relationships:

• Flexibility & Globalization: Advanced

• Customer Focus: Advanced

• Communicating & Influencing: Advanced

• Teamwork: Advanced

3.Managing People:

• Cross Functional Team Management: Advanced

• Developing Others: Competent

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Job Posting End Date:

July-28-2024