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Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.
POSITION CONCEPT
The Coord Emergency Management Exercise and Training supports all phases of exercise planning and training
for TECO Energy compliance (e.g., NERC CIP, OPA, MARSEC, etc.) and non-compliance (e.g., Mock Storm, Privacy
Breach, Emergency Notifications, etc.) activities. Promotes a culture of preparedness and readiness through
training, drills, and exercises based on priorities established by leadership. May work as part of a team or
independently to complete the duties and responsibilities requiring discretion and independent judgment.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of the TECO Energy Comprehensive Exercise Plan (CEP) or
Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan (MYTEP) to document the company’s overall training and exercise
program for a multi-year period; the CEP/MYTEP will serve to enhance TECO’s ability to respond to and
recover from disasters, both large and small, based on threats and hazards (20%).
- Plan and facilitate exercises in accordance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
(HSEEP) guidelines, which includes conducting Concepts & Objectives, Initial Planning, Mid Planning, Master
Scenario Events List (MSEL), Evaluator Briefings, Hot Wash and After-Action Review (AAR) meetings; prepare
exercise documentation appropriate for exercise type (20%).
- Establish and maintain process for tracking exercise or real-world incident action items or lessons learned;
follow-up items through completion; communicate with leadership on status (15%).
- Develop After-Action Reports for exercises and real-world incidents; coordinate and assist department
Emergency Coordinators as needed (15%).
- Work closely with stakeholders at all organizational levels to integrate the training and exercise program
into routine operations (10%).
- Administer and maintain the TECO Get Ready! Team Member Preparedness Program, including coordination
of department training, annual preparedness communication strategy, and community outreach. Supports
the daily operation of the Emergency Management team and incident management activities, as requested
including staffing emergency response teams as incidents dictate. (10%).
- Maintains exercise documentation for audit purposes; assists the Corporate Security and Emergency
Management department during internal and external audits. Maintain exercise training documents on the
Emergency Management Portal (EMP) and department SharePoint sites. (10%).
RELATIONSHIPS
Key Internal: Working relationships with Tampa Electric departments, collaborate with Emergency
Coordinators and leadership.
Key External: Interacts with agencies and key stakeholders for exercise planning and participation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required: Bachelors degree in Homeland Security, Emergency Services, Public Health, Emergency
Management, or related field.
Preferred: Masters degree in a related field.
Certification/Licenses/Training
Required: FEMA Independent Study Courses IS-120 (Introduction to Exercises) and IS-130 (How to be an
Exercise Evaluator), and FEMA L-0146 [(Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
(HSEEP)].
Preferred: FEMA’s Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP) or apply for certification within three (3)
years of entering position.
Florida Associate Emergency Manager (FAEM), Florida Professional Emergency Manager
(FPEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or apply for certification within 4 years.
Related Experience
Required: 4 years of related work experience with an emphasis on emergency management or exercise
planning.
Preferred: 2 years of exercise planning following the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
(HSEEP).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Must have strong project management skills and technical report writing capabilities, along with excellent
organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Must have strong keyboard, data entry and computer skills with the ability to generate and establish
documents, reports, files, and presentations with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio applications.
• Must have strong communication and presentation skills to interact with and present to all levels of
leadership.
• Must have knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System
(NIMS).
• Requires the ability to handle multiple exercises simultaneously.
Preferred:
• Knowledge of electric and gas utility operations.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment
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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!
Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!
STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS….Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.
TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.
Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.
Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.
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