Assoc. Dir. Wildfire Risk & Vegetation Mgmt

JOB DESCRIPTION

Associate Director, Wildfire Risk & Vegetation Management

Salary Grade: G03

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$121,529 - $164,065 - $206,600

This position is posted until filled.

SUMMARY:

Oversees risk assessment, vegetation management, and wildfire mitigation activities. Leads processes to identify and assess risk, partnering with senior leadership to develop effective mitigation strategies and plans with a focus on wildfire safety. Leads and manages risk efforts, ensuring awareness across multiple business areas, oversees and manages operational risk management providing guidance as a subject matter expert on corporate risk tools, policies, practices, and processes. Provides authoritative wildfire risk support, advice, and recommendations to ensure effective risk management and mitigation. Oversees the development of executive presentations on risk overview, mitigation strategies, performance against plans. Develops and proposes new plans, strategies, and/or approaches to address risks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

COMPETENCIES:

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors in engineering, business, wildfire science, forestry, natural resources, or risk related discipline Advanced Degree (PhD, JD, etc.) with nine years of relevant experience in quantitative analysis, risk management, wildfire science, forestry, natural resources, operations, maintenance, construction of electric systems or electric generation, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

Experience in government agency and first responder relations

Experience in wildfire science and weather (e.g., wildfire behavior, fuels, meteorology, etc.)

Three years of experience in managing, coordinating, and performing complex business analysis and regulatory proceedings.

Operational experience in oil and gas, natural gas and/or electric operations business.

Cross-functional project management skills, strategic planning or utility operations.

Experience with a variety of problem-solving tools and techniques (e.g. failure modes, stochastic modeling, cause analysis, fault tree, quantitative analysis. Monte Carlo simulations, etc.).

Previous experience in risk management, safety engineering or quality engineering.

Preferred Experience:

Risk Management Certification

Proficiency in data management skills, as well as general understanding of GIS techniques

Master's degree preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret highly technical utility infrastructure designs, construction, operations and maintenance documents and procedures. Ability to absorb and discern general business periodicals, technical bulletins, professional journals, permits, environmental, or governmental regulations

Ability to write complex reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical correlation, and fundamentals of math related to mechanical and electrical design.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient using MS Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Working knowledge of word processing, financial spreadsheets, graphs, and presentation software.

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to two-thirds of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds. Capable of driving long distances.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

office and field environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.