Pacific Gas And Electric Company
Provides electricity and natural gas to millions in Northern and Central California.
15 days ago
$140,000 - $251,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Oakland, California, United States
Onsite
Company Size
24,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
risk reduction
incident command
emergency planning
response metrics
weather monitoring
agency partnerships
Emergency Preparedness and Response is responsible for enterprise‑level emergency management planning, training, exercises, and prevention within PG&E’s Wildfire, Emergency & Operations. The Emergency Response Department evaluates business needs to develop strategies aligned with related groups, increases preparedness, instills Incident Command System understanding, and responds to enterprise‑wide emergencies.
The senior manager partners with leaders to set strategic direction for emergency preparedness, response, and public partnerships, oversees staff implementing plans, training, exercises, communications, and incident management, serves as liaison to public safety agencies, and ensures compliance with safety policies and regulations. The role is hybrid, working remotely and at an assigned location within the PG&E service territory.
The manager drives development and execution of wildfire risk reduction and safety program goals, supervises staff, builds executive‑level agency partnerships, creates and presents emergency‑management strategies, collaborates with lines of business on preparedness, response, and recovery plans, enhances Incident Command System competency, ensures staff readiness across departments, provides strategic input for electric or gas restoration efforts, monitors weather and outage predictions, authorizes emergency activation levels, develops response metrics, incorporates post‑event feedback, and leads recruitment, training, performance management, and recognition of personnel.
- Drive development and execution of wildfire risk reduction and safety program goals.
- Supervise staff in achieving program objectives.
- Develop strategic executive‑level partnerships with agency partners.
- Create and present emergency management strategies aligned with business needs.
- Partner with lines of business to develop preparedness, response, and recovery plans and conduct joint training and exercises.
- Enhance staff preparedness and Incident Command System competency.
- Ensure completion of preparedness activities across departments.
- Provide strategic input for electric or gas emergency restoration and recovery efforts.
- Monitor weather, interpret storm outage predictions and fire behavior models, and authorize emergency activation levels.
- Develop and track emergency response and recovery metrics, incorporate post‑event feedback, and recommend improvements.
- Manage recruitment, training, performance management, and recognition of staff.
Requirements
bachelor's
10 yrs
emergency management
ics cert
leadership
training design
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent utility experience, 10 years of relevant experience (including 2 years in a utility role and 8 years in emergency management) and 2 years of supervisory experience. Desired qualifications encompass a degree in Emergency Management or related field, senior‑level Incident Command System experience, curriculum development, performance coaching, NIMS/ICS certifications, deep knowledge of utility emergency plans and public agency frameworks, strong communication and leadership abilities, analytical decision‑making, and excellent organizational detail.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent utility experience (minimum).
- 10 years of related experience, including 2 years in a utility role (minimum).
- 8 years of emergency management experience (minimum).
- 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience (minimum).
- Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, or Natural Resource Management (desired).
- Incident Command System operational experience at Section Chief level or higher (desired).
- Experience designing and delivering training curricula (desired).
- Ability to evaluate performance, coach, mentor, and apply positive discipline (desired).
- NIMS IS800, IS700, and ICS 100‑400 certifications (desired).
- In‑depth knowledge of utility emergency plans, restoration procedures, and public agency emergency management frameworks (desired).
- Strong communication, presentation, and influence skills adaptable to diverse audiences (desired).
- Leadership, analytical, and strategic decision‑making abilities (desired).
- Results‑driven, change‑management orientation with excellent organizational detail (desired).
Benefits
PG&E provides a salary range based on locality—Bay Area $147,000‑$251,000; California $140,000‑$238,000—subject to factors such as skills, experience, and equity, and the role is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
1905
Year Founded
The company was established in 1905, marking its long-standing presence in the energy sector.
16M
People Served
The company provides energy services to over 16 million individuals across Northern and Central California.
- Focus on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and natural gas to a diverse customer base.
- Operations span from energy generation, transmission, and distribution to customer service and renewable energy solutions.
- Heavily involved in the development of green energy sources, including solar and wind power.
- Maintains a key role in maintaining the region’s energy grid and supporting sustainable growth.
- Pioneered energy efficiency programs to help reduce consumption and minimize costs for customers.
- Recognized for innovation in grid modernization and integration of clean energy into California’s power mix.
- Faced challenges, including natural disasters like wildfires, which have shaped its operations and future strategies.
- Remains a cornerstone of California's energy sector, continuously working to improve and modernize the grid.
Culture + Values
- Safety is prioritized above all.
- Accountability is expected of everyone.
- Integrity, transparency, and humility guide actions.
- Customer service is a primary focus.
- Change, innovation, and continuous improvement are embraced.
- Diversity and inclusion are valued.
- Communication involves speaking up, listening, and following through.
- Success is achieved through collaboration and partnership.
- Teamwork and unity are emphasized.
Environment + Sustainability
100% GHG-Free
Electricity Supply
Delivering entirely greenhouse gas-free electricity in 2023.
3M EVs
Electric Vehicle Fueling
Aim to fuel 3 million electric vehicles annually by 2030.
58M CO2
CO2 Reduction Target
Expected reduction in CO2 emissions from electric vehicle use by 2030.
2,100 MW
Battery Storage
Total battery storage deployed as of April 2024.
- Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Aiming for a 70% renewable energy power mix by 2030.
- Planning to blend 15% renewable natural gas in pipelines by 2030.
- Targeting 48 million metric tons of lifecycle emissions reductions via efficiency and electrification by 2030.
- Committed to becoming climate-positive by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
18-year streak
Corporate Equality Index
Consistently achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for 18 consecutive years.
Nine-year 100%
Disability Equality Index
Maintained a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index for nine consecutive years.
26% women
Workforce composition
Approximately 26% of the workforce are women among ~28,000 employees.
50% minorities
Diverse workforce
Over half of the workforce identifies as a minority.
- Middle management: 34% women; senior management: 42% women; executive officers: 50% women.
- Employee resource groups: 11 groups supporting diverse communities including Women, LGBTQ+, veterans, disabilities.
- Annual DEI awards and partnerships with Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Out & Equal.