Fire & Emergency Response Manager (Bend, OR) #112882

Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Bend
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Fire & Emergency Response Manager (Bend, OR) #112882 Date: Oct 21, 2024 Location: Bend, OR, OR, US, 97216 Company: PacifiCorp *PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.General PurposeServes as the primary contact for public safety information during emergency response, training, exercise support for external stakeholders, and other specialized groups within PacifiCorp's service territory. The team is field based and are geographically located in/near the areas they are assigned.Primary activities during fire season, and year-round as needed, include monitoring wildfires and reporting on conditions to the Intel Center; deploy to wildfires when PacifiCorp infrastructure is threatened and/or the Incident Command Post (ICP) IC requires a PacifiCorp agency representative; provide internal wildfire training; and external First Responder training. Provides rotational on-call response for serious incidents across the service territory to support all regions, divisions during emergency events. Provides incident information and threat analysis to PacifiCorp's Wildfire Intelligence Center, incorporates feedback into process and program improvement recommendations.The position requires frequent overnight travel and work is often performed during nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Coordinates public safety activities and follow-up items with other lines of business including corporate communications, regional business managers, governmental relations. Contribute to the department goal by supporting mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery of our communities from emergencies and catastrophic incidents.ResponsibilitiesMonitor, respond to and report on all fires and storms affecting, or having potential to affect, PacifiCorp electric infrastructure and non-electric facilities.Represent PacifiCorp during fire and other emergency incidents. Coordinate PacifiCorp's response by providing information to manage the bulk power system, threat and potential impacts; provide for safe access for PacifiCorp personnel or contractors and equipment to conduct work.Develop and maintain close working relationships with fire and emergency management agencies throughout the service territory.Provide urgent and timely incident information to PacifiCorp leadership and organizations, including System Operations, Transmission, Distribution, Generation, Claims, and Emergency Management or Emergency Coordination Center.Enhance first responder safety by coordinating or delivering "Electrical Safety for First Responders" presentations to first responders and non-qualified employees.Provide support to Emergency Preparedness where you assist/lead projects or programs such as ECC coverage, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program support and others as assigned.Requirements5 years of experience as a paid firefighter.Valid driver's license. Bachelor's Degree in applicable field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to establish objectives, decision making, and the ability to oversee multiple projects, operations, and functions.Necessary skills to support the development or implementation of a system, program, or process.24/7 availability to support emergencies and disasters.Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet (Excel), word processing (Word), and presentation applications (Power Point) to compile, maintain, and present information. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.PreferencesAdvanced Degree.Experience and education/knowledge in wildland firefighting is preferred.Certification as a qualified electrical worker and/or previous electric utility experience.10 years of experience responding to and managing emergencies/incidents for apublic agency, utility, or first responder organization (fire suppression, fire behavior, and wildland fire tactics, strategy and safety experience preferred).Demonstrated knowledge of the National Incident Management System based on completion of ICS-100-300, IS-700, IS-800, and the FEMA Professional Development Series.Incident Command System (ICS) Certifications preferred: IC, OSC, PSC, LOFR, SOF, and Agency Representative.Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).ESRI ArcGIS mapping experience.Experience in Aircraft Operations. Knowledge of company's strategic plan, objectives for specific area, as well as company policies, procedures, and practices and federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.Additional InformationReq Id: 112882 Company Code: PacifiCorp Primary Location: Bend, OR Department: Power Delivery Schedule: FT Personnel Subarea: ExemptHiring Range: $100,700 - $118,400 This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. Career Segment: Equity, Power Systems, Electrical, Manager, Finance, Energy, Engineering, ManagementPI87dfca2b47ea-25660-35856179

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