Position Description
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
This All Hazard Mitigation Specialist will be responsible to review and update mitigation and recovery plans annually and bi-annually at all City Light facilities including Boundary, Skagit, and Cedar Falls, along with supporting the administration and refinement of the Emergency Management Program. This position will also coordinate with different division within the utility to create one common operating picture in response, mitigation and recovery efforts.
This position will report to the Emergency Management Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Here Is More About What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage City Lights All Hazard Mitigation Program to advance mitigation and recover from an emergency impacting guidance from the Emergency Management Manager. (Downtown Core, Skagit, Boundary, Cedar Falls).
- Support diverse teams in the preparation of utility emergency management grants, as well as help develop scopes of work, budgets, and project schedules.
- Provide direct technical assistance including identification of hazards at work locations, critical facilities, and interdependences with other critical infrastructure sectors.
- Prepare and manage workshops, roundtable and forum logistics including developing agendas, budget requests, project plans, note take and production of reports.
- Coordinate with Seattle Office of Emergency Management on Public Assistance for the utility.
- Lead specific hazard mitigation and recovery planning efforts and engage stakeholders to include but not limited to reviewing local, state and federal planning guidance and best practices for emergency plans.
- Confer with internal and external stakeholders to obtain relevant information to complete necessary planning documents.
- Organize, develop, and facilitate workshops with partners to review mitigation and recovery planning documents.
- Work with FAS, Energy Emergency Managers at the Chamber of Commerce on the State Fuel Plan and Energy Assurance Plan.
- Develop comprehensive and complex mitigation reports to provide analysis to the executive team.
- Coordinate identified statewide hazards and context with appropriate subject matter experts, energy providers, and local and state agencies.
- Develop and maintain City Light Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Plans in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
- Coordinate all emergency management recovery and mitigation grant activities.
- Prepares written reports, analyses, resources, and publications as required.
- Serves as on-call POC on a rotating basis, the primary contact for City Light needs of emergency management support during non-work hours.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Skills
In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:
Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in hazard mitigation, recovery, emergency management response, and disaster recovery operations at the local, state, or federal level, or other relevant experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, or closely related field.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
May require lifting objects weighing 25 to 40 pounds.
May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overnight travel may be required.
License, Certification And Other Requirements
Current Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Professional Development Series, Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, plus IS 700 and IS 800 are required. ICS 300 and 400 must be successfully completed within twelve (12) months of hire.
Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
- 5 years of experience in mitigation and recovery
- 1 year of utility experience
- Experience collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure program alignment and success
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Experience balancing competing priorities with multiple deadlines
- Experience in presenting to leadership and other city agencies
- Ability to independently identify and address challenges that arise
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Emergency Response Commitment: Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties—to support emergency operations. Your participation is required and vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.
Additional Information
The full salary range for this position is $51.88 to $77.82 per hour.
Application Process
Please Submit The Following With Your Online Application
- A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
- A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits.
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.
