Director Wildfire Mitigation & Response
AEP, Austin, TX, United States
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New Albany, OH:
Austin, TXtime type:
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R14776**Job Posting End Date**03-30-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**Responsible for developing and facilitating AEP’s wildfire strategy and associated goals. Responsibilities include managing company's wildfire program including coordinating all ongoing AEP wildfire activities, communications and reporting with internal AEP stakeholders. This position requires significant wildfire subject matter expertise and knowledge of wildfire prevention and response programs in peer utilities and the industry.**Job Description**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Develop AEP’s wildfire strategy, outline associated goals, monitor successful completion of goals in collaboration with key stakeholders.* Coordinate all ongoing AEP wildfire activities, associated communications, reporting with internal AEP stakeholders.* Develop and implement a comprehensive wildfire response plan, in coordination with relevant stakeholders, to minimize the impact of wildfires on our utility infrastructure.* Stay updated with the latest wildfire management practices, regulations, and technologies, and incorporate them into our response strategies.* Coordinate and collaborate with government agencies, fire departments, and emergency management organizations to ensure effective wildfire response and resource utilization.* Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential wildfire threats to our infrastructure and develop proactive measures to prevent or mitigate them.* Coordinate with other departments within the utility company to ensure seamless communication and integration of wildfire response efforts.* Encourage the development and maintenance of strong relationships between operating companies and local communities, ensuring effective communication, education, and support during wildfire events.* Monitor and analyze wildfire trends and patterns and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management regarding wildfire risk and response strategies.* Manage the budget allocated for wildfire response activities, ensuring optimal utilization of resources.MIMIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental science, emergency management, engineering, meteorology, atmospheric science, physics, chemistry, or geoscience) or equivalent work experience.* Extensive experience in wildfire response and management, preferably in a utility or infrastructure-related industry.* Strong knowledge of wildfire behavior, prevention, mitigation, and suppression techniques.* Familiarity with relevant federal, state, and local regulations related to wildfire response and emergency management.* Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:* Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others in high-stress situations.* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make quick and effective decisions during wildfire events.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.* Proficient in using relevant software and technology tools for wildfire response planning and analysis.**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-011**Compensation Range:**$160,434.00 - $208,565.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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New Albany, OH:
Austin, TXtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: March 30, 2026 (2 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R14776**Job Posting End Date**03-30-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**Responsible for developing and facilitating AEP’s wildfire strategy and associated goals. Responsibilities include managing company's wildfire program including coordinating all ongoing AEP wildfire activities, communications and reporting with internal AEP stakeholders. This position requires significant wildfire subject matter expertise and knowledge of wildfire prevention and response programs in peer utilities and the industry.**Job Description**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Develop AEP’s wildfire strategy, outline associated goals, monitor successful completion of goals in collaboration with key stakeholders.* Coordinate all ongoing AEP wildfire activities, associated communications, reporting with internal AEP stakeholders.* Develop and implement a comprehensive wildfire response plan, in coordination with relevant stakeholders, to minimize the impact of wildfires on our utility infrastructure.* Stay updated with the latest wildfire management practices, regulations, and technologies, and incorporate them into our response strategies.* Coordinate and collaborate with government agencies, fire departments, and emergency management organizations to ensure effective wildfire response and resource utilization.* Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential wildfire threats to our infrastructure and develop proactive measures to prevent or mitigate them.* Coordinate with other departments within the utility company to ensure seamless communication and integration of wildfire response efforts.* Encourage the development and maintenance of strong relationships between operating companies and local communities, ensuring effective communication, education, and support during wildfire events.* Monitor and analyze wildfire trends and patterns and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management regarding wildfire risk and response strategies.* Manage the budget allocated for wildfire response activities, ensuring optimal utilization of resources.MIMIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental science, emergency management, engineering, meteorology, atmospheric science, physics, chemistry, or geoscience) or equivalent work experience.* Extensive experience in wildfire response and management, preferably in a utility or infrastructure-related industry.* Strong knowledge of wildfire behavior, prevention, mitigation, and suppression techniques.* Familiarity with relevant federal, state, and local regulations related to wildfire response and emergency management.* Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:* Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others in high-stress situations.* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make quick and effective decisions during wildfire events.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.* Proficient in using relevant software and technology tools for wildfire response planning and analysis.**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-011**Compensation Range:**$160,434.00 - $208,565.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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