Director of Emergency Management, Security and Business Resiliency

Connecticut Water Service, Inc. • CA

106d • $148,614 - $267,546

About The Position

Founded in 1866, San Jose Water Company is an investor owned water company headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a service area of 140 square miles, it is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water systems in the United States. We serve over 1 million people with high quality, life sustaining water, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service. We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Director of Emergency Management, Security and Business Resiliency to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations, the Director of Emergency Management, Security, and Business Resiliency plans, organizes, directs and implements programs related to corporate and infrastructure security, business continuity, and emergency management and response operations. This includes development and maintenance of supporting programs including preparedness and response plans for natural disasters; contingency plans for interruption of key organizational systems and functions; prevention and response to security incidents and unauthorized activity; and other related work as required. Coordinates various program development and training activities with other departments, workgroups, key contractors and partner first responder and mutual aid agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or public administration, emergency management, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in emergency management and response AND three years of experience in business continuity management and security.
• All experience to be in a supervisory capacity.
• Must possess a valid California class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• SWRCB Certifications in Treatment and/or Distribution; Security Certifications (PSP, CPSP) a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Emergency Management and Security applications.
• Familiarity with Access Control and Video Surveillance applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the master Emergency Response Plan.
• Coordinates preparedness and response planning and procedures for specific drills and practice events with company staff, local and state government agencies and other community groups.
• Provides advice and technical assistance to operating departments regarding operating and resource requirements that would be imposed in the event of a disaster.
• Designs, tests and oversees the installation and setup of equipment for use in the emergency operation center.
• Conducts post disaster/event after-action evaluation and analysis, and provides recommendations to improve readiness and response tactics and strategies.
• Acts as the Company’s representative in local, state, and regional disaster planning and exercises.
• Coordinates and evaluates simulated field and office practice drills on a routine schedule.
• Leads and coordinates assigned committees.
• Organizes and directs training on policies and practices to be followed during an emergency.
• Coordinates the preparation and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s Business Continuity Management Plan.
• Leads departments in the routine evaluation of company processes and workflows.
• Identifies internal and external dependencies on resources, systems, suppliers, and contracted services.
• Coordinates with Company’s operating units to eliminate risks and/or develop contingency plans.
• Updates and manages the documentation of related policies, procedures and contingency plans.
• Identifies and develops required policies, procedures and resources necessary to manage security systems.
• Participates in the review and recommendations for acquisition of security system hardware and software.
• Maintains awareness and understanding of contemporary developments in methods, technology, equipment and other resources used in emergency preparedness, response, training, and critical infrastructure and corporate security systems.
• Performs related special project work for various operating departments as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees