Director, Emergency Management & Physical Security

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Chelan County PUD is located in central Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers.

As a public power leader, we embrace the challenges and opportunities of our dynamic operations.

Powered by the Columbia River, we generate hydropower while prioritizing environmental stewardship.

Each year, we invest millions of dollars and countless hours to protect fish, wildlife, and plant ecosystems.

Our efforts also include creating 14 parks, welcoming over 3 million visitors annually.

Wenatchee, home to Chelan PUD, is a recreational paradise, recognized by Forbes as a top place to retire.

The Wenatchee Valley offers scenic beauty, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life with over 200 days of sunshine each year.

Here, small-town charm meets big-city amenities, with abundant outdoor activities like water sports, hiking, biking, skiing, and golfing.

The region is also known for its excellent wines.

Consider Chelan PUD for your next career move and join a welcoming community with an exceptional lifestyle.

Applicants are required to submit a resume in PDF format.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

The first review date for application materials is scheduled for September 22.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Chelan PUD does not sponsor work visas such as H-1B, E-3, F-1, OPT, student visas, TN, or any other visas.

Candidates and employees must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at [email protected] to discuss the position

The advertised hiring range will be $167,750 - $ 209,700 with a maximum opportunity of up to $ 251,650 with tenure and strong performance.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, and a VEBA health reimbursement account.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 27 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 12 paid holidays per calendar year , paid jury duty , short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org .

J o b D e s c r i p t i o n

Overview The Director – Emergency Management and Security provides strategic leadership, direction, and accountability for emergency management, security, and assigned Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance programs to protect District personnel, assets, operations, and critical infrastructure. This position leads the governance and continuous improvement of emergency preparedness, wildfire preparedness and mitigation, business continuity and disaster recovery coordination, and Incident Command System (ICS) readiness. The Director establishes a shared vision for emergency management and security through collaboration with internal and external partners, supported by clear policies, guidelines, and directives. The position evaluates and adjusts division programs to align with evolving District needs, operational risks, and regulatory expectations. The Director serves as the senior-level liaison with law enforcement, utility partners, regulatory partners, and community emergency planning organizations, and ensures appropriate 24/7 notification, response, and escalation processes are maintained for security incidents, first responder coordination, and non-operational Dispatch call-outs.

• Ensures regulatory compliance and CIP Program Management. Oversees compliance with assigned NERC CIP Standards within the Security Division. Collaborates with division staff, General Counsel’s Office, Reliability Compliance and regulatory agencies to develop strategies and best practices. Directs and maintains an ongoing compliance program aligned with current regulatory standards.
• Ensures District security operations and administration are effectively governed, resourced, and aligned with District policies, regulatory obligations, and security risks. This includes, but is not limited to, personnel and document security programs, access authorization, visitor control, classified document control, contracted guard and law enforcement services, and processes to monitor and communicate significant changes in national, state, and local security conditions.
• Establishes department priorities, goals, and major initiatives for security, emergency management, business continuity, wildfire preparedness, and assigned compliance responsibilities. Develops and manages budgets, allocates resources, and oversees program implementation and technical training. Monitors performance and keeps senior management informed of progress toward objectives.
• Ensures ongoing threat, risk, and vulnerability assessment processes are maintained using appropriate internal and external intelligence sources. Ensures vulnerabilities are identified, prioritized, and addressed through mitigation strategies, resource recommendations, or escalation to senior leadership, while promoting a culture of safety, security, resilience, and readiness across the organization.
• Directs the District’s emergency management program and emergency response plans including the business continuity and disaster recovery programs, ensuring alignment with Incident Command System (ICS) principles. Ensures continuity plans support critical operations. Coordinates emergency preparedness efforts across departments and with external response partners. Leads emergency exercises, drills, and after-action reviews to strengthen organizational readiness.
• Directs the District’s wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and response programs. Develops strategies to reduce wildfire risk to infrastructure, operations, and personnel. Coordinates wildfire planning and response efforts with internal teams and external agencies.
• Leads senior-level coordination with law enforcement, emergency management agencies, utilities, regulatory partners, and community organizations. Establishes expectations for security incident reporting, investigation, documentation, corrective action, and agency coordination, and ensures 24/7 notification, response, and escalation processes are maintained for non-operational Dispatch call-outs, employee security concerns, and significant events.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

• This position manages/supervises people. Direct Resources Managed: 2-9. Indirect Resources Managed: 50-100.

Reports To Chief Strategy & Stakeholder Officer Overtime exemption Exempt Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Business or closely related field from a four-year college or university required.

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in a management leadership role in security, emergency management, or closely related field and demonstrated successful supervisory experience is required.
• Electric utility industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with physical security, emergency management, business continuity, disaster recovery, wildfire preparedness, regulatory compliance, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), law enforcement, or public agency/utility emergency response is desired.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required.

Skills and Abilities A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Ability to shape strategic direction by balancing long-term organizational priorities with operational execution, evaluating decisions from a District-wide perspective, and aligning work with organizational goals and stakeholder needs.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to build alignment, foster collaboration and trust, influence across organizational boundaries, and develop productive relationships with employees, customers, regulators, public officials, and industry partners.
• Ability to lead, develop, and empower large, diverse teams by communicating a clear vision, building leadership capability, planning for future talent needs, and promoting employee engagement and accountability.
• Skill in developing and implementing operational and strategic plans; managing budgets, resources, projects, and organizational performance; and applying continuous improvement and High & Operational Performance (H&OP) principles to achieve operational excellence.
• Ability to anticipate change, promote innovation, and lead organizational transformation while maintaining reliable operations and delivering sustainable business results aligned with District priorities.
• Ability to assess and implement of emergency management and security systems, along with a strong knowledge of security and emergency management best practices and a broad range of security systems.
• Skilled at communicating and presenting to executive management, staff, the public, and with diverse interest groups.
• Substantial knowledge of other functions across the District, good interpersonal skills, the ability to establish relationships within the law enforcement community and ability to maintain the confidentiality of vital records and proprietary information are essential to success in this position.
• Ability to demonstrate outstanding leadership, honesty and integrity.
• In-depth knowledge of NERC/WECC compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency with computer office software. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite of tools.
• Travel will be required.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

• Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of senior management personnel and personnel who have substantial authority over Finance, Energy Trading, Procurement, Internal Audit, Information Technology or Compliance activities.
• Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets. Physical Demands

• Reach Waist to Shoulder Occasional 11-33%
• Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) Frequent 34-66%
• Hand Controls (joy stick, controls on equipment, etc.) Seldom 0-10%

• Exposure to Weather - Occasionally
• Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts - Occasionally
• Exposure to Electricity - Occasionally
• Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate District Values
• Trust - We act with integrity, empathy, competence, and transparency, earning the confidence and respect of each other and the public we serve.
• Safety - We protect what matters most through the choices we make.
• Stewardship - We responsibly manage and thoughtfully oversee all resources entrusted to us for the benefit of future generations.
• Collaboration - We transform our deep expertise from individual advantage into shared power - partnering across teams to maximize our impact and secure our future.
• Courage - We boldly step into the unknown to do what matters, seeking opportunities to grow and lead. Equal Opportunity/ADA Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law. EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish. The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire).

A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.

Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility.

This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

As part of its recruiting process, Chelan PUD may engage a third-party vendor to perform previous employment verification, education verification, and reference checking.

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value diversity at all levels of the organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

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-I.35(c)