NERC CIP Security Analyst

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #179 – NERC CIP SECURITY ANALYST

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Electric / System Operations

WORK LOCATION: MOC

SALARY RANGE: $23.0327 – $35.0907 / Hourly

PAY GRADE: M – Non-Exempt

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular / Full-Time

DAYS WORKED: Monday – Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Monday, November 9, 2015

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Responsible for developing, compiling, and maintaining FERC, NERC, and WECC compliance documents with great attention to detail within System Operations. This includes: preparing professional level documentation packages for submittal as compliance evidence with support from applicable Subject Matter Experts; maintaining documentation for WECC submissions performed by the Farmington Electric Utility System; maintaining compliance documentation and department procedural documentation; responding to requests for data, analysis, and reports from internal and external groups and developing optimal reporting solutions for such requests.

Through collaboration with subject matter experts, will provide support for the development and implementation of process, procedures, and compliance evidence.

Responsible for document management system, version control, retention periods, operational policies, procedures, and evidence required to maintain current compliance documentation.

Assist in preparing for compliance audits conducted by NERC/WECC.

Responsibilities include assisting functional workgroups in assembling Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) and supporting evidentiary documentation.

Assist with preparing documentation, and providing support to SME's in preparation for internal audits.

Ability to understand or gain an understanding of power system operations to include: substation operations, transmission operations, SCADA system operations, Balancing Authority operations, substation automation, protection relaying/system protection, transmission planning, vegetation management, equipment maintenance and facilities/equipment ratings.

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

Travel may be required to attend schools, conferences, and meetings.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS
This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Valid New Mexico or state of current residency driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.

Preferred requirements shall include minimum of 2 years' experience in engineering, operations, planning, auditing, or compliance functions directly associated with the bulk electric system.

Knowledge of or prior experience with NERC Compliance procedures and processes, NERC Reliability Standards, or similar experience with monitoring and reporting on regulatory mandated processes.

Candidate must possess a general understanding of the electric generation and/or transmission systems. Maintain and apply working knowledge of Reliability Standards and meet management's expectations for effective internal business controls.

Knowledge of auditing practices related to NERC Regulatory Standards compliance or financial auditing practices.

Possess advanced computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of software;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, employees of other power systems and the general public.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret complex laws, standards, rules, and regulations.

Technical writing proficiency in order to document complex process and procedures into easily understood documentation that meet reliability standards.

Must possess the ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations;

Must possess the ability to meet deadlines;

Must possess good oral and written communication skills;

Must possess the ability to follow verbal and written instructions;

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Motor vehicle, computer and associated software to include spreadsheets, macros, graphics, word processing, database, specialized compliance software, phone, fax, copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit: walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb and balance; stoop and kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a normal office setting and the noise level is generally low.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V

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