Coord Emergency Management

Tampa Electric Company; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k Savings plan w/ company matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company is seeking a Coord Emergency Management in Florida to support the comprehensive emergency management program across mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities. You will develop and coordinate response services to ensure business continuity during emergencies and lead planning efforts, training, and exercises.

The role requires collaboration with local government, first responders, and community partners, and involves leading critical incident management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college/university.
• Preferred: Bachelor's in Emergency Management or related field (e.g., Homeland Security, Public Health).
• Must acquire a Florida Associate Emergency Manager (FAEM) or AEM certification within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and maintain all-hazards emergency plans, SOPs, training materials, and assignments.
• Lead emergency activations and coordinate operations during incidents.
• Manage inventory, deployment, and procurement of emergency resources and equipment.
• Promote preparedness and build partnerships with weather organizations and industry groups.
• Develop training programs, conduct exercises, and ensure ICS/NIMS compliance.

Skills

Emergency planning

Project management

Logistics

ICS familiarity

Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Emergency Management focus (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Incident Command System (ICS)

Job description

Title: Coord Emergency Management

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida- Brandon

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

The Coord Emergency Management - TEC is responsible for supporting Tampa Electric Company's comprehensive emergency management program focusing on mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities. Develops and coordinates response services to ensure business continuity during emergencies. Drives operational readiness by leading planning efforts, coordinating logistics, conducting training and exercises, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and reliability standards. Engage with local government, first responder agencies, and the community by participating in industry groups, associations, and committees. During activations, responsible for leading critical incident management activities, handling intense and chaotic emergency situations in a controlled urgent manner and ensuring appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) sections are sufficiently staffed and teams are trained in their emergency assignments.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, update and maintain all-hazards emergency response/action plans, annexes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and emergency assignments. Conduct incident reviews and debriefings for emergency services and support After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans (AAR/IP) following incidents and exercises.
• Lead emergency activations and operational coordination during incidents. Serve in various incident response leadership roles (e.g., Logistics, Operations, Planning, etc.). Maintain situational awareness and develop strategic/tactical response and incident objectives. Monitor operational expenditures for fiscal compliance including consolidating, reviewing, and submitting approved billing after an emergency. Facilitate information sharing between stakeholders and leadership.
• Manage inventory, tracking, and deployment of emergency resources and assets. Coordinate acquisition, storage, and maintenance of emergency supplies and equipment. Support resource ordering and mutual aid requests through established associations (e.g., EEI, SEE, RMAG) and identification of critical community facilities with government entities. Identify, screen, and procure vendors to support TEC restoration efforts. Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and budget for emergency services and commodities during blue skies and gray. Identify and maintain sheltering logistics, staging areas, and distribution sites; conduct site visits, assessments, and inspections for vendor capabilities. Respond to industry surveys and assessments.
• Conduct outreach to internal departments and external community groups and businesses. Promote individual, family, and organizational preparedness (e.g., Get Ready campaign). Build partnerships with weather organizations, industry and trade associations, and participate in planning groups, working committees, and mutual aid networks. Attend training and conferences to acquire/maintain industry knowledge and certifications. Represent TEC at community events, meetings, and public forums.
• Assist in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Emergency Management and Business Continuity program, including policies, procedures, systems, tools, and communications to foster team member, company and community resiliency. Contribute to preparing the overall emergency management budget and assist with administering approved budget in responsible area. Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of emergency management strategies and applicable laws, regulations, and reliability standards (e.g., FPSC, NERC, MARSEC, OPA 1990, etc.), ensuring compliance. Participate in internal and external audits.
• Develop and coordinate training programs for team members, responders, and stakeholders. Participate in internal and external exercises and serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME). Promote NIMS/ICS compliance through training and credentialing programs. Ensure team readiness through drills and readiness assessments. Maintain training records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to emergency management activities. Develop briefing materials, dashboards, and status reports for leadership. Ensure proper documentation for expense reimbursement and compliance purposes.

SUPERVISION

• Indirect Supervision:
  • Leads emergency services during planning, training, exercises, activations, and any emergency response.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in a related area of study from an accredited college/university.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field (e.g., Homeland Security, Public Health, Public Administration, Safety, etc.).

Licenses/Certifications

• Required: Must acquire a Florida Associate Emergency Manager (FAEM) or Associate Emergency Management (AEM) certification within 4 years.
• Preferred:
  • Florida Professional Emergency Management (FPEM) or Certified Emergency Management (CEM) certification.
  • Florida Associate Emergency Manager (FAEM) or Associate Emergency Management (AEM) certification.

Experience

• Required:
  • 5 years of experience supporting or contributing to activities related to emergency management, incident coordination, operations, or organizational resilience.
  • Relevant experience may include incident response, logistics coordination, emergency coordination, resource tracking, crisis support, emergency operations, business continuity, Homeland Security, and/or similar functions.
  • OR
    • 3 years of experience directly in Emergency Management /Emergency Response or combined with EM/Business Continuity.
• Preferred:
  • Experience with mass notification systems, safety, public health, environmental, IT disaster recovery, or industry associations (e.g., EEI).

Supervisory Experience

• Preferred: 1 year experience leading groups.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

• Required:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of emergency management principles.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work in a team environment.
  • Strong planning and project management skills.
  • Understanding of logistics, operations, or planning processes for emergencies.
  • Proficiency in Office 365.
• Preferred:
  • Working knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) or emergency response.
  • Utility industry knowledge.
  • Understanding of weather tools and data interpretation, and experience with Power BI dashboards and reporting tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• On call 24x7 and may require extended work hours on weekends, holidays, or during deployment as emergencies dictate.
• Work performed in office, field, and in community settings.
• During emergencies, may be required to work in the field under strained working conditions (e.g., hot/humid or cold/wet conditions).
• Ability to travel for meetings, training, conferences, and deployments.

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

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.