Project Specialist - Emergency Preparedness Weather, Technology, & Resource Acquisition

The Project Specialist works directly with the various Con Edison and/or Orange & Rockland operating organizations and support groups to enhance their emergency management processes through preparedness, planning and coordination of company resources during emergencies, and subsequent response and recovery efforts.

One of the Project Specialists primary functions is to manage and support the administration of various technology platforms, both hardware and software, that are utilized throughout the Companys emergency response processes. These include, but are not limited to drones, callout platforms, SharePoint sites, dashboards, PowerApps, etc.

Another key responsibility is to assist with the acquisition of mutual assistance and contractor resources to support the companys operational needs. This may include supporting the procurement of and reviewing contract terms and conditions, engaging with vendors, and managing the payment process.

The Project Specialist may also support other organizational functions such as liaising with municipal entities, participate in exercises and emergency preparedness projects, promote standardization of the application of emergency preparedness principles, and manage information requests or post-event reports from agencies or stakeholders.

Emergency Preparedness Specialists are expected to work as, or support, on-call staff during company emergencies and fulfill an emergency role, as required by their designated System Emergency Assignment.