Wildfire Liaison Manager

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Electric Operations team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Wildfire Liaison Manager position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Functions as PSE's technical advisor and subject matter expert on wildfire management, establishing and maintaining critical relationships with fire suppression agencies and emergency response partners throughout the service territory and adjacent regions. Partners in wildfire preparedness initiatives, including emergency response planning, infrastructure hardening assessments, and compliance with safety protocols. Represents PSE in regional wildland fire associations and serves as the organization's principal liaison for fire-agency coordination. Contributes expert knowledge to advance wildfire mitigation strategies through collaborative partnerships, emergency preparedness exercises, and infrastructure project reviews. Provides specialized guidance in analyzing fire risk data and partners with fire response agencies to support real-time operational response during wildfire-conducive conditions, including potential Public Safety Power Shut-offs.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Job Responsibilities

+ Evaluate wildfire risks and vulnerabilities. + Recommend hardening strategies and mitigation measures. + Ensure compliance with wildfire safety standards and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

+ ICS study courses 100, 200, and 300 + National Wildfire Coordinating Group Qualification holder + Study course IS 190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior + Study course IS 320: Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff

Additional Information

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $104,500.00 - $174,100.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.