DIVISION: Operations
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Sustainability
UNION/GRADE: Unit 6/Grade 13
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BASIC PURPOSE:
Develops and manages the MWRA's emergency response program including but not limited to the development, implementation, review, and updating of comprehensive Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for all MWRA facilities; Emergency Response Plans (ERPs), and agency-wide plans for severe weather, pandemics, the Continuity of Operations Plan and others. Works with staff throughout MWRA to ensure staff are trained on and familiar with existing emergency response plans by developing and executing drills and exercises. Coordinates with federal, state and local emergency entities as necessary.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Senior Program Manager, Planning.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises the production and scheduled updating of the MWRA's emergency plans. This involves editorial oversight of updates completed by agency-wide staff assisting with the technical details involved in each individual plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the overall administration, direction and coordination of MWRA's overall emergency response programs, plans, policies and procedures.
- Stays current on knowledge of emergency planning industry best practices and ensures compliance with all federal and state statutory, regulatory and other applicable emergency response guidelines.
- Coordinates MWRA's compliance with the certifications required every five (5) years by the American Water Infrastructure Act.
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Creates a schedule by which emergency plans will be drafted and updated annually for all wastewater and water facilities.
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Coordinates meeting schedules, notices, minutes and presentations for MWRA's monthly Security Task Force meetings. Reports regularly on trainings that have occurred.
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Develops, coordinates, and provides emergency plan training for relevant MWRA staff and customer communities.
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Creates an annual schedule of emergency exercises that includes at least one large-scale exercise and two smaller exercises. The large one should include outside agencies.
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Implements program goals and objectives, and operating policies and procedures for the MWRA facility emergency plans, and prepares reports and communications necessary to carry out the activities of the program.
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Updates and administers operating/maintenance standards, policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for emergency response.
- Prepares state and federal emergency preparedness and homeland security grant applications.
- Tracks the implementation and training progress for emergency plans.
- Serves as the Authority's liaison with state agencies including the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Office of Public Safety and Inspections, the Department of Fire Services, Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Department of Environmental Protection and other entities as necessary on issues pertaining to emergency planning and operations.
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Prepares and presents briefings to MWRA's senior management, including the Board of Directors.
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Represents the Director of Planning at appropriate meetings.
SECONDARY DUTIES:
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Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
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A Bachelor's degree in any field is required and a Master's degree is preferred; and
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At least six (6) to years of extensive experience in a relevant Emergency Planning Management position or role, with a proven ability to conceptualize, create and execute deadline-driven emergency management projects; or
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Any equivalent combination of education or experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Demonstrated knowledge and skills in structuring, analyzing and presenting data.
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Demonstrated knowledge and skills in emergency management in a large organization
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Thorough understanding of regulatory standards relevant to emergency planning for public utilities.
- Strong organizational skills.
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Demonstrated excellent written, interpersonal, verbal and presentation communication skills.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Massachusetts Class D Operators License.
Certification in National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700 and 800, and Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, and 400 courses, or has the ability to obtain certification in twelve months.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Office machines as normally associated with the use of radios, telephone, personal computer, including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or operate objects including office equipment, controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee may frequently be required to lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employees regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is a moderately quiet office setting.
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.