Manager, Wildfire Command Center

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.

Position Summary

Oversee and manage the Wildfire Command Center (WCC). Set work schedules oversee center daily function and operations. Train staff in WCC functions and skillsets. Provide direction and ensure program documentation and data presentation. Coordinate WCC functions with the PSPS team Meteorological team Investigations team Publics Safety Specialist Liaisons and communications components within Xcel Energy. The WCC Management Specialist will coordinate monitoring of wildfire activity or threat across XE service territory. The WCC specialist will monitor multiple electronic feeds that relate to wildfires wildfire conditions wildfire threat wildfire staffing constraints fuels conditions weather conditions then contextualize this data to form a picture of wildfire threat to XE. The WCC Management Specialist ensures standard operating procedures are in place and followed. The WCC Management Specialist updates standards when appropriate. As needed coordination and communication with Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response partners. This overall collection of data will be tracked recorded and then analyzed evaluated for risk threat confirmed and passed along to leadership and public safety partners. The WCC Management Specialist will also populate display post share wildfire data collection and dissemination for internal operations and leadership. WCC Specialist will support PSPS events and provide real time wildfire information to DCC/ECC and other emergency XE functions that initiate action or response. Gather and share wildfire information and share with XE to initiate planning efforts for public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) and provide supporting data to address Wildfire incidents.

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify and develop partnerships build and maintain external relationships with emergency management and wildfire partners.

• Train and develop company personnel on WCC operations and emergency management concepts.

• Monitor wildfire information and identify and fill knowledge gaps for wildfire situational awareness.

• Provide oversight of training for staff and personnel assigned to the incident management team positions that coordinate with the WCC.

• Plan and coordinate Wildfire Mitigation and Response program activities.

• Maintain familiarity with specialized software tools and processes.

• Develop and maintain Wildfire and WCC response plans playbooks standard operating procedures and job aids and support the development of emergency operations plans.

• Serve as a key stakeholder for Operating Company leadership and business areas on WCC operations Emergency Management interactions PSPS and Wildfire events meetings training exercises and engagements with key partners.

• Serve in key positions within the Planning Section of the companys Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Incident Management Team during exercises and real-world incidents.

• Routinely communicate with external partners to ensure stakeholders are aware of and understand the companys Wildfire Mitigation strategy and WCC functionality. Interface with state/county emergency management officials.

• Design and facilitate training and exercises consistent with Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation program (HSEEP) as they relate to WCC operations and manage the programmatic review of emergency operations plans exercises and scenario development.

• Participate in state county federal industry and peer meetings workshops briefings events training and facilitate company participation in external exercises. Monitor performance and implement improvements.

• Partner with internal business areas to ensure operational alignment around emergency preparedness for WCC operations Wildfires and PSPS events consistent with National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Structure (ICS) fundamentals.

• Maintain exceptional interpersonal and liaison skills.

• Maintain and document Wildfire and PSPS event response information to include developing incident action plans and situational awareness briefings and dashboards.

• Maintain awareness of current and potential wildfire risks to the company.

• Deliver tactical departmental goals to achieve overall Wildfire group strategic plans objectives.

• Comply with internal and sector policies and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Associates degree in emergency or disaster management fire science homeland security or related field or equivalent education and experience required.

• 8 years of experience in incident or emergency management.

• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills.

• Strong ability to work across organization boundaries and influence others.

• Strong investigative analysis conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

• A valid state drivers license is required.

• Knowledge and experience with National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command Structure (ICS) Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations and Incident Management Team (IMT) operations.

• Self-directed and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

• Ability to work well across teams in high stress environments.

• Ability to build relationships and manage multiple opinions.

• Ability to understand complex technical and/or business information.

• Ability to define and manage internal projects and milestones.

• Bachelors or Advanced degree in Emergency or Disaster Management Fire Science Homeland Security or related field is desirable.

• Dispatch Center Emergency Management Wildfire and Energy Sector related professional certifications are desirable.

• Experience in Wildfire Response is desirable.

• Experience in Energy Sector at a large Western utility provider is desirable.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

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