• Job Description

  Req#: EMERG001438

  The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is currently seeking an Emergency Management Specialist to support development and ongoing maintenance of a variety of mitigation and emergency action plans for the water and electric utilities. Threats from natural disasters and climate change require the Emergency Management Specialist to help EWEB evaluate enterprise-wide risks and conduct vulnerability assessments, create new and/or integrate existing emergency response plans and protocols into an overarching plan, and develop disaster recovery strategies to enable continued delivery of vital community services. Come work with a highly skilled team of focused emergency management professionals to assist in the resilient delivery of water and electricity to our community! This position is open until filled and the first review of applicants will occur on April 22, 2024. We recommend you get your application materials in as soon as possible.

  The successful candidate will be at the front lines of the continuing development of a corporate emergency management training plan to further embed a culture of preparedness and resiliency among EWEB employees, as well as support operational teams in planning and implementing tabletop and functional exercises. They will represent EWEB in relevant interagency meetings and facilitate its role in emergency response and/or disaster recovery activities coordinated by or with federal, state, or local entities.

  The Emergency Management Specialist will also:

  • Lead initial studies and on-going assessments of operational continuity risks and business impact analyses to identify and prioritize the delivery of critical services against a variety of potential emergency response and disaster recovery scenarios.
  • Provide expertise, best practices, and functional support to divisional and sub-divisional groups in the development of operationally-specific tactical resiliency, emergency response or disaster recovery plans.
  • Identify resiliency, emergency response planning and disaster recovery best-practices and translate these to EWEB-specific requirements, including technology needs and other resource requirements.
  • Develop and maintain a culture of preparedness and business continuity awareness through education, training, and exercises for utility employees, including partnering with external resources for National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Structure (ICS) trainings. Develop supporting training, educational and informational materials.
  • Represent EWEB in interagency teams and regional forums for all-hazard planning, including updating and supporting implementation of the Eugene-Springfield Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP).
  • Develop performance measures and metrics to evaluate overall corporate resiliency; monitor and report progress on utility business continuity, emergency management and overall readiness efforts, ensuring compliance requirements are met.
  • Actively engage a broad network of emergency management peers to develop and leverage strategic partnerships for pursuit of outside funding opportunities, shared resources where practical, and to ensure effective, coordinated incident response.
  • In partnership with the Public Information Officer, support development of crisis communications plans, including protocols for using emergency alert systems for prompt and effective communication to EWEB employees and the public.
  • Identify and support development of state and federal grant applications for prioritized projects; in coordination with the EWEB Grants Specialist and other stakeholders, facilitate funded project implementation, budget tracking and required documentation.

  Minimum Training and Experience Required:

  Minimum Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience developing plans and programs in the areas of regulatory compliance, business continuity, public health and safety, or risk management - in a utility, the public sector, or a related industry.

  Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Political Science, Physical or Biological Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering or a directly related field such as risk/emergency management

  Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

  Post-offer background check required: Yes

  The starting salary for this position is $87,497 - $109,372 commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position.

  Please note: This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Please provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses.

  Telecommuting:

  This position is based in Eugene, Oregon and it has been approved as a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working on-site. The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon.

  EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package – Read more about our benefits.

  Why EWEB?

  EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union. We consistently rank within the top 100 healthiest employers in the nation!

  Founded in 1911, EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.

  As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

  Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.

  Our core values:

  • SAFE: We value the safety, physical and psychological wellness, of our workforce and the public, the security and integrity of cyber assets and data, and the protection of our customers’ assets.
  • RELIABLE: We value the ongoing continuous on-demand delivery of drinking water and electricity, and the dependability of our response to our customers.
  • AFFORDABLE: We value and respect our customer-owners’ financial resources by making wise investments and controlling costs and rates.
  • ENVIRONMENTAL: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of the environment and natural resources, including preserving our watershed, and our role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to Climate Change.
  • COMMUNITY/CULTURE: We value a culture of intentional actions and outcomes, continuous improvement, diverse perspectives, that is trustworthy, respectful, equitable, and inclusive to employees and community members. We are dedicated to our public service, professions, local governance, and commitment to serve our community honestly and with integrity.

  Why Eugene?

  It’s a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants, arts, and events, but small enough to still feel like a community. It’s also easy to get out of town, making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities, with world-class opportunities for fishing, rafting, bicycling, hiking, and camping. The city is just an hour to the Cascades Mountains or to the Oregon Coast, but you don’t have to leave Eugene to find nature. The Willamette River runs through the middle of the city and there are parks and trails throughout Eugene. Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene is proud to have hosted the 2021 Olympic Track and Field Trials and the 2022 Track and Field World Championships. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it here!

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability, and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining, and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

  Tobacco, Smoke, and Vapor - Free Campus Policy

  EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco.

  Note: This Job Posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  Bachelors

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  The Eugene Water & Electric Board is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility.

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