Sr Hazard Safety Dispatch Analyst

Basic Purpose
Detects and monitors hazard risks across the company's service area and alert functional areas and internal partners to respond to any emerging threats to our communities, customers, coworkers and company infrastructure. Performs real-time detection and monitoring of conditions by leveraging information from on-the-ground field teams, NV Energy meteorology tool, live video and audio feeds, as well as databases, emergency alert systems and social media from NV Energy, the National Weather Service, local public safety authorities and other agencies and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs NDP internal and external communications. Monitors all fire radio communications and maintains phone and radio logs. Gathers data to perform briefings and provide information to management.

Performs fire prediction analysis. Collaborates with internal teams to validate hazards and risks. Inputs safety hazard data into fire-related computer applications. Tracks resource requests for emergency incidents.

Receives fire and other incident (floods, earthquakes, etc.) reports, determines location, land status and current fire information to advise NDPP management and leadership and dispatch wildfire mitigation and emergency management personnel. personnel and equipment. Monitors for, detects and documents any occurrence of pre-identified hazards or threats to company, public safety and NV Energy assets and property.

Processes and interprets weather information. Maintains resource status and tracking systems. Provides situational awareness to NDP leadership and other functional areas and internal partners. Provides NDP situational updates during group meetings and calls.

Trains and mentors new dispatch analysts. Leads trainings with NDP and other groups.

Solicits feedback from internal and other functional areas and incorporates feedback into process and improvement recommendations.

Provides support to the Emergency Operations Center when activated.

Provides NDP situational updates during group meetings and/or calls.

Executes special projects and/or initiatives.

Responsible for working in a 24x7 watch center environment that includes shift work.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
High school diploma and 6 years of public safety work experience such as law enforcement, fire and/or emergency medical services.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Working in a fast-paced operating/control center environment
• Wildfire behavior.
• Training others
• GIS experience
• Utility experience, preferably in electric operations and/or fire mitigation
• Working in a public safety agency
• Utility procedures and operations

Demonstrated skills such as:

• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate
• Ability to handle emergency response situations and to work in a stressful environment
• Ability to work independently with little day-to-day guidance
• Clear and precise communication skills via various methods and to different audiences
• Project management skills

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment. No special physical demands required.

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.