Emergency Preparedness Planner

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY Support the Emergency Preparedness (EP) function by preparing and conducting Emergency Response Organization (ERO) program administration, training, and evaluation including drills/exercises, maintaining a cordial interface with internal and external organizations, developing and conducting training and evaluating ERO members as assigned, and maintaining EP related documents and facilities in a current state of readiness. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Conduct emergency drills and exercises in accordance with Energy Northwest, Oregon and Washington states, and participating county and federal requirements including controller/evaluator duties in area of responsibility. Ensure individual and organizational improvement areas are identified through a thorough critique process. Implement actions as required to improve performance. Interact and coordinate with off-site agencies to facilitate their support of the Energy Northwest ERO function and the off-site agency’s emergency preparedness mission related to Columbia Generating Station (CGS). Interface with federal agencies and senior plant personnel to maintain effective working relationships on matters related to the EP Program. Perform administrative functions which may include addressing and managing corrective action process assignments and maintaining EP-related documents and facilities in a current state of readiness. Develop and conduct initial and advanced emergency preparedness training for assigned areas of responsibility, including the development of training materials consistent with a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT). Conduct emergency drills and exercises as a controller/evaluator for assigned emergency center(s). Ensure individual and organizational improvement areas are identified using a thorough critique process. Implement actions as required to improve performance. Perform assigned EP functions (e.g., emergency center readiness evaluations, on-call emergency planner duties, self-assessments, and benchmarking activities). Incumbents may be assigned specific areas of focus that will result in varying time allocations. REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Emergency Planner II Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration, Physical Science, Emergency Management, or Engineering related field from an accredited college or university and eight years of experience in one or more of the following areas: nuclear plant operations, operations training, engineering, health physics, nuclear security leadership or emergency preparedness; OR an Associate’s degree in a training, emergency management, or technical field from an accredited college or university and ten years of experience in one or more of the following areas: nuclear plant operations, operations training, engineering, health physics, nuclear security leadership or emergency preparedness; OR a high school diploma or GED and twelve years of experience in one or more of the following areas: nuclear plant operations, operations training, engineering, health physics, nuclear security or emergency preparedness. Current or prior RO/SRO license may count for two years of experience Emergency Planner I Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration, Physical Science, Emergency Management, or Engineering related field from an accredited college or university and five years of experience in one or more of the following areas: nuclear plant operations, operations training, engineering, health physics, nuclear security emergency preparedness other appropriate fields; OR an Associate’s degree in a training, emergency management, or technical field from an accredited college or university and six years of experience in one or more of the following areas: nuclear plant operations, operations training, engineering, health physics, nuclear security emergency preparedness or other appropriate fields; OR a high school diploma or GED and eight years of experience in one or more of the following areas: nuclear plant operations, operations training, engineering, health physics, nuclear security emergency preparedness or other appropriate fields PAY RANGE Emergency Planner II Salary Range: $126,362 - $189,542 Midpoint: $157,952 Emergency Planner I Salary Range: $109,870 - $164,806 Midpoint: $137,338 The salary listed represents the pay range for this position. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the salary range and actual individual placement within the range is determined based on the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the role. The level and final offer will also take into account the candidate's overall qualifications. Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals. BENEFITS Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average. EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal