Sr. Program Manager, PO Emergency Preparedness & Response - 518771

Organization: Generation
Department: Business Continuity
Work Location: Knoxville or Chattanooga, Tennessee; Muscle Shoals or Huntsville, Alabama
Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position

Position Purpose

Provides oversight, execution, and support of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program at the Power Operations Group level across all organizations. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining all Power Operations (Coal, Gas, Hydro, Coal and Gas Services, Engineering) emergency-related procedures, processes, equipment, and facilities to provide for the protection and reliable operations of TVA critical assets during power system emergencies. Oversees the preparation for (including training and drills), response to, and recovery from emergency events ranging from natural disasters to acts of terrorism/sabotage. Implements the risk management program and ensures full regulatory compliance to avoid severe financial and/or operational consequences (e.g., US Coast Guard, DHS, NERC/SERC, OSHA, DOE, EPA, FBI, Presidential Directives).

Job Dimensions

• Supervisory Responsibility: Provides informal supervision to a support role.
• Budget Responsibility: Manages a budget of 1.5 million dollars or more annually.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements oversight, execution, and support of a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness and Response Program for Power Operations (Coal, Gas, Hydro, and all Corporate Functions) by creating plans, policies, procedures, response resources, and internal/external partnerships. Scope includes risk management, operational readiness, and emergency response measures for incidents such as power system disturbances, natural disasters, physical security or sabotage threats, and health/safety issues.
• Develops and implements budgets and initiatives to manage the acquisition and maintenance of Power Operations Emergency Response equipment and services, including response capabilities for all hazards (e.g., Emergency Operations Center, Incident Management, Spill Response Trailers).
• Develops and maintains external emergency response partnerships and agreements with private, local, state, and federal stakeholders (e.g., US Coast Guard, FEMA, EPA, NERC, DHS), including contracts, inter-local agreements, and mutual aid plans.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the Power Operations threat hazard identification and risk analysis, multi-year training and exercise plan, Power Operations Emergency Operations Center program, and Incident Management Team.
• Provides oversight, execution, support, and continuous improvement initiatives for Power Operations Emergency Preparedness plans, procedures, facilities, and equipment.
• Serves as the Power Operations Coordinator and Peer Team Member for various emergency plans/programs, including the TVA Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), TVA Pandemic Plan, NERC Emergency Operations, and Agency Emergency Response Plan (AERP). Program elements include training, exercises, emergency supplies, plan maintenance and distribution, preparation of alternate workplace facilities, and oversight of personnel emergency notification processes.
• Manages the Power Operations emergency exercise and drill program, including support for SOC, ROC, and NOC emergency transfer of function exercises, ensuring documentation complies with NERC regulations.
• Ensures corrective actions are developed and implemented to resolve items identified by the US Coast Guard, EPA, FEMA, State EMA, self-assessments, etc. (e.g., OPA 90 Exercises, COOP, AERP, and Pandemic).
• Interacts directly with the Power Operations Executive Management Team, Department Managers, and System Operators to establish, communicate, and ensure full compliance with program requirements.
• Provides technical policies, principles, and rules to establish high standards of performance consistent with industry best practices.
• Monitors work and performance results to ensure desired outcomes are met.
• Supports plants by making additional resources available as needed for emerging issues and special projects.
• Develops and conducts programmatic reviews and assessments of the Emergency Preparedness program (onsite and offsite) to ensure compliance.
• Creates and maintains multiple procedures to meet Power Operations’ compliance with TVA-SPP-35.001 Agency Emergency Response Plan, TVA-SPP-35.200 Emergency Response Programs, TVA-SPP-35300 Continuity of Operations, and TVA-SPP-35.320 Reconstitution Plan.
• Provides oversight and support of the Maritime Security (MARSEC) program for U.S. Coast Guard-regulated ports (GAF, COF, ALF, JOF).
• Performs audits of Facility Security Plans, Facility Security Officer Training, and Facility Security Assessments to ensure compliance with 33 CFR 105.230.

Requirements

• Education: B.S. degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Fire Science, or a comparable field of study, or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in the electric utility, government, aerospace, chemical, related industrial business, and/or emergency preparedness. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 20 years of experience along with proven expertise at an Executive Level in local, state, and federal emergency management and/or emergency services, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex, multi-level incident response and coordination.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Sound judgment, high professional ability, excellent communication skills, and a high level of leadership and initiative.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage emergency preparedness activities, plan, organize, negotiate, and deal tactfully with others.
  • Proven capability to quickly establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the TVA organization and external entities such as industry, TVA’s Distributor Customers, Regulators, and emergency response organizations.
  • Must be a Qualified Incident Commander.
• Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position/access requirements and essential job functions.