Business & Tech Consultant or Senior Business & Tech Consultant - Emergency Prepardness bei Duke Energy

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Position Summary:

This position is responsible for working with the EP Manager - Wildfire in maintaining wildfire mitigation plans and processes for the Power Grid Operations organization. Responsibilities focus on process and procedure upkeep; deployment of processes and procedures within distribution and transmission functions of Power Grid Operations; developing presentations for the wildfire program; and maintaining the tools and data sources used in the wildfire program.

The position delivers value through the development and deployment of prevention, mitigation and preparedness strategies and plans, and formation of functional teams which:

• Maintain appropriate focus on prevention, mitigation and preparedness

• Protect the brand and reputation of Duke Energy

• Are based on industry best practices and innovative technology and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Work with the EP Manager - Wildfire on developing and maintaining the plans and programs for the Duke Energy wildfire program. Key responsibilities include review of the program documents on a periodic schedule and recommend possible changes to those documents. This requires monitoring industry trends, possible regulations and ongoing efforts by utilities to manage wildfire programs.

• Oversee the tools used by the wildfire program which include, but are not limited to, the situational awareness tools, the operational outlook system, the wildfire reporting system, and the data contained in those systems. Maintain the PGO wildfire portal site.

• Collaborate with leadership in Operations, Customer Service, Enterprise Preparedness Services, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Meteorology, and other internal organizations to support interdepartmental coordination;

• Help develop presentations in relation to the wildfire mitigation plans, industry issues, and legislative changes to management.

• Support regulatory requests for information as it relates to wildfire mitigation plans.

• Attend company meetings and briefings and support Emergency Preparedness for Power Grid Operations beyond wildfire mitigation as necessary.

Required/Basic Qualifications for Business & Tech Consultant

• Associate's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Communications or Other Related Degree

• In addition to required degree, two (2) or more years related work experience

• In lieu of Associate's degree(s) AND two (2) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND four (4) or more years related work experience

Required/Basic Qualifications for Senior Business & Tech Consultant

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Information Technology, Communications or Other Related Degree

• In addition to required degree, three (3) or more years related work experience

• In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s) AND three (3) or more years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND seven (7) or more years related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of electric utility operation

• Knowledge or experience in wildfire science/forestry/vegetation management

• Knowledge of NWCG S-130, NWCG S-190, and FEMA ICS-100

• Research and analytical skills.

• Experience in project management

• Experience in process understanding and process development

• Knowledge of incident command principles

• Demonstrated ability to work self-directed

• Demonstrated collaboration skills

• Proficient at both written and oral communication

• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills

• Demonstrated conflict management skills

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Working Conditions

• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.

• Travel 10% with occasional overnight stay required

• Support major storm / event activities when needed

• Availability to work extended hours as needed

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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