ITC Holdings Corp.

Emergency Preparedness & Response Specialist

Novi, MI

full_time

About This Job

Job Summary JOB DESCRIPTION

The Emergency Preparedness & Response Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the resilience and operational readiness of ITC Holdings. This position is responsible for coordinating with internal teams, external agencies, and regulatory bodies to address all phases of the emergency management lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience in emergency management or utility operations with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. They will support exercises, training programs, and real-time incident response efforts to safeguard critical infrastructure and maintain reliability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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Monitor emerging threats, weather events, and vulnerabilities to proactively mitigate risks

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Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response and business continuity plans

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Maintain and improve emergency response systems, tools and procedures

+ Situational Awareness Platforms (Veoci, WebEOC, etc.) + Mass Notification Systems (Rave Mobile Safety) + Operational Communications

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Coordinate and conduct exercises and training programs for employees and external stakeholders

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Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies

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Assist in incident response, activation of emergency operations centers, and post-incident evaluations

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Flexibility to work with shifting/evolving priorities and events that may occur outside of normal business hours.

Requirements
Intermediate
(Grade 9)

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Associate's degree (or 60+ credits) in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Business Administration, or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.

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Minimum of two (2) years of experience in emergency management or utility operations

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Completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series and IS-100, 200, 700, 800

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Strong project management, leadership and problem-solving skills.

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Ability to work in high-pressure situations and communicate effectively during all types of situations

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

Senior (Grade 10)

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Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Business Administration, or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.

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Minimum of five (5) years of experience in emergency management at an electric utility

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Completion of one of the following designations: Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) designation, Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)

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Completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series and IS-100, 200, 700, 800

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Completion of the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

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Strong project management, leadership and problem-solving skills.

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Ability to work in high-pressure situations and communicate effectively during all types of situations

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

About Us

From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions . As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it’s crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.

Please take a moment to review our Diversity Statement .