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Recruitment Brochure for The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power www.ladwp.com Director of Security & Emergency Management
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Recruitment Brochure for
The Los Angeles Department
of Water and Power
www.ladwp.com
• Envision and achieve the desired outcomes through clearly defined programs and initiatives and to convince others that the selected course of action is appropriate;
• Effectively communicate within all levels of the organization (including briefing executive management, governance Board, and elected officials) on the status of security and emergency management;
• Lead and manage the SEM Division to initiate and implement programs and systems that are based on best business practices; and
• Provide strong fiscal management and accountability.
Personal characteristics and attributes will include having or being:
• An excellent facilitator;
• An engaging, highly collaborative personality with a results-oriented approach;
• A calculated risk-taker willing to step out beyond the norm;
• High integrity and an open and approachable management style;
• Ability to build trust and relationships;
• Strategic thinking, planning, and process improvement skills;
• Emotional maturity to understand impact and sensitivity of security issues;
• An active leader in the profession by “setting the direction” and “charting the course;” and
• An optimist with a “can-do” attitude.
In summary, the successful candidate will have the ability to lead and manage the varied and robust needs of a large, complex organization in order to address both the security and emergency preparedness needs with an approachable, honest, and forthright manner.
QUALIFYING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEA Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. An advanced business related degree is a plus. This position requires 10 years of experience in a senior security management position including three to five years of experience in a significant security and/or emergency management leadership
role. Combined public sector and private sector corporate security experience is desirable. Experience with a large utility or enterprise is an added plus.
LADWP Leadership will work in concert with Ralph Andersen & Associates to reserve the right to determine the best combination of education and experience required for the Director of SEM.
COMPENSATIONThe salary for this position is within an established annual range of $187,606 to $233,083. Placement within the range will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. In addition, LADWP offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package including retirement (requires long-term vesting). LADWP may offer relocation assistance to the selected candidate.
HOW TO APPLYThis is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established. The closing date for submittal of interest is April 29, 2016. Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for optimal consideration.
To be considered, candidates must submit a:
• Compelling cover letter;
• Comprehensive resume;
• Salary history; and
• Five professional references.
Electronic submittals should be sent to: [email protected].
Initial evaluation of submitted materials will be conducted by Ralph Andersen & Associates to determine the best overall match with the established criteria as outlined in this recruitment profile. The evaluation and selection process may consist of a supplemental questionnaire and/or written exercise(s) to further evaluate relevant experience and overall suitability for this position. Candidates will also be introduced to others in leadership positions throughout LADWP at a later stage of the screening process. Only the most qualified candidates, as determined by the screening process, will be invited to an interview.
Ideally, the Director of Security and Emergency Management will join the organization in June (or sooner), or at a mutually agreed upon date.
Candidates will be required to sign a release form to authorize preliminary reference calls and verifications to be conducted. Employment history, degrees obtained, and other certifications/accomplishments will also be verified. This position will require an extensive and detailed background investigation, including on-site visits to substantiate and verify accomplishments.
Questions regarding this position or the recruitment process may be addressed to the any member of the recruitment team: Ms. Heather Renschler, Project Director, Chief Greg Nelson, or Chief Gary Peterson at (916) 630-4900. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
Director of Security & Emergency Management
LADWP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
www.ladwp.com
We’re Working for LA! Water for Life, Power to LA The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, the nation’s largest municipal utility, serving the water and electricity needs of the City of Los Angeles...24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
THE CITY ORGANIZATIONThe City of Los Angeles is the second largest City in the United States and has a multi-ethnic population of approximately 3.9 million. Los Angeles is one of the largest businesses, financial entities, and trade centers in the country. It is truly a world-class City that offers a diversified economy and an unparalleled quality of life. Los Angeles continues to maintain its position as an economic powerhouse, the entertainment capital of the world, and a major trendsetter in virtually every field of human endeavor.
Los Angeles is a charter city, governed by the Mayor and the City Council. Mayor Eric Garcetti was elected in July 2013. The City Council serves full time and has fifteen members that are elected by district. The other two elective offices of the City are the Controller and City Attorney. The City’s elected officials serve four-year terms. Volunteer Commissions consisting of prominent business and community leaders appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council oversee several City departments and bureaus.
The City has 36 departments, bureaus, and offices for which funds are budgeted annually by the Mayor and City Council. In addition, the City has three proprietary (enterprise) Departments (the Departments of Water and Power, Harbor, and Airports), governed by Commissions, that are financed solely by revenue generated from their operations.
THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWERThe Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is a highly visible proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles established more than 100 years ago to deliver reliable, high quality, and competitively priced water and electricity to the residents and businesses of the City. The utility is governed by a five-member Commission. Ms. Marcie L. Edwards, General Manager, provides leadership to a staff of 9,500 and a combined annual budget of $6.4 billion. LADWP operations are financed solely by the sale of water and electric services. Capital investments are funded through a combination of revenues from operations and the sale of tax-exempt bonds.
LADWP is the largest municipal electric utility in the nation: servicing an area of over 460 square miles, providing domestic water service to nearly 700,000 connections, and maintaining in excess of 1.2 million electric customers. The LADWP maintains more than 7,100 miles of water pipelines and 100 water reservoirs, imports 50% of its water from the Eastern Sierra region of California, obtains 15% of its water from local groundwater pumping, purchases approximately 35% of its water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and owns and operates water filtration and treatment plants in the Southern California region. The LADWP also owns and operates electric generating facilities located within and outside the City, participates in joint generation and transmission facility ventures throughout the western United States, is expanding into other areas of California and the west to obtain renewable power resources, and maintains approximately 17,000 circuit miles of electric transmission and distribution lines. The LADWP also operates an extensive fiber optic network within the greater Los Angeles region to assist in managing its water and power operations. This fiber optic network is made available to outside entities through lease agreements.
THE SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISIONLADWP’s Security and Emergency Management (SEM) Division is responsible for security and emergency preparedness programs and measures for the protection of LADWP’s physical assets, employees, and customers. With a 2015-2016 total budget of $50 million ($2 million capital equipment and projects; $48 million operating budget), the SEM Division has over 275 staff assigned to secure over 50 facilities in the Los Angeles Basin, coordinate emergency preparedness, conduct investigations, patrol various facilities, and administer contract security.
An organization chart of the SEM Division is available at www.ralphandersen.com.
THE POSITIONThe Director of Security and Emergency Management is an at-will management level position reporting directly to an executive level manager. This position will have the full authority to lead and manage at the highest levels in order to direct the development of comprehensive security and emergency management strategies, programs, and measures to assess and mitigate risk. The Director will also focus on improving continuity of operations, and safeguard LADWP’s physical assets, employees, and customers. In addition to representing LADWP before elected officials as well as Federal, State, and local agencies on security issues, the Director of SEM develops relationships and partners with high-level law enforcement, intelligence, and utility industry (municipal and investor) counterparts to evaluate risks, share intelligence information, and recommend programs and controls to protect LADWP’s infrastructure. Specific responsibilities include:
• Advise and recommend a wide variety of security strategies in a variety of areas to ensure the uninterrupted flow of commerce; advise executive management on all security, emergency management, and business continuity issues;
• Direct staff in identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining security processes, practices, and policies throughout the organization to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure and liability in all areas of information, financial, physical, personal, and reputation risk;
• Research and deploy state-of-the-art technology solutions and innovative security management techniques to safeguard the organization’s assets, including intellectual property; establish appropriate standards and associated risk controls;
• Oversee and direct subordinate staff involved with intelligence, security, investigations, and emergency preparedness for LADWP; through subordinate managers, coordinate and implement site security, operations, and activities to ensure protection of executives, managers, employees, customers, stakeholders, visitors, etc., as well as all physical and information assets, while ensuring optimal use of personnel and equipment;
• Oversee homeland grants activities including seeking grant funds, development of grant proposals, and administration of grant-funded programs; and
• Educate LADWP’s employees and customers on protection guidelines and programs.
Additionally, the successful candidate for Director of Security and Emergency Management will have the unique and exciting opportunity to continue to streamline and implement a number of innovative operational changes focused on improving security and emergency management services, productivity, and efficiency. The Director will manage skilled, technical and security staff in a civil service environment.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEAs a result of the key nature of this position to the organization, LADWP seeks to attract highly qualified candidates for consideration that bring a balanced approach to the organization’s security and emergency preparedness needs. An adaptive leadership style with exceptional administrative, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills are critical for success in this high-level position. As a very strong manager of resources, the Director will have the ability to address day-to-day operational and personnel related issues with a keen and uncommon ability. Top candidates for consideration will have prior management experience in an organization that promotes best practices and have a proven track record of developing comprehensive security and emergency preparedness strategies, programs, and measures. Experience working collaboratively with a unionized workforce and related representation is vital for the new Director.
The successful Director of SEM candidate will also have verifiable experience in successfully completing projects of importance that require in-depth evaluation and consensus building within administrative and operational environments. In addition, the ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in security arena or public safety environment including establishing broad security strategies, policies, guidelines, standards, and protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience developing and implementing security and emergency management programs required to ensure business continuity. Although not often deployed, experience overseeing the investigation of alleged criminal activity and/or misconduct and other security related incidents is essential.
Additionally, management level experience desired in the Director include:
• Provide leadership in developing, expanding, and conveying comprehensive security and emergency management strategies, programs, and measures to assess and mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and safeguard LADWP’s physical assets, employees, and customers;
• Communicate, build consensus, and working collaboratively with a broad range of people and organizations;
• Develop consensus within an organizational climate of diverse operational activities and often-conflicting regulations imposed by agencies with regulatory jurisdiction;
With an expansive portfolio of facilities, infrastructure and staff located throughout California and the Western United States, the Director will be required to travel and address interstate related security issues. Additionally, the Director must be skilled as a strategic leader and strong, effective manager to address an array of employee relations issues in a unionized environment.
www.ladwp.com
We’re Working for LA! Water for Life, Power to LA The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, the nation’s largest municipal utility, serving the water and electricity needs of the City of Los Angeles...24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
THE CITY ORGANIZATIONThe City of Los Angeles is the second largest City in the United States and has a multi-ethnic population of approximately 3.9 million. Los Angeles is one of the largest businesses, financial entities, and trade centers in the country. It is truly a world-class City that offers a diversified economy and an unparalleled quality of life. Los Angeles continues to maintain its position as an economic powerhouse, the entertainment capital of the world, and a major trendsetter in virtually every field of human endeavor.
Los Angeles is a charter city, governed by the Mayor and the City Council. Mayor Eric Garcetti was elected in July 2013. The City Council serves full time and has fifteen members that are elected by district. The other two elective offices of the City are the Controller and City Attorney. The City’s elected officials serve four-year terms. Volunteer Commissions consisting of prominent business and community leaders appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council oversee several City departments and bureaus.
The City has 36 departments, bureaus, and offices for which funds are budgeted annually by the Mayor and City Council. In addition, the City has three proprietary (enterprise) Departments (the Departments of Water and Power, Harbor, and Airports), governed by Commissions, that are financed solely by revenue generated from their operations.
THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWERThe Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is a highly visible proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles established more than 100 years ago to deliver reliable, high quality, and competitively priced water and electricity to the residents and businesses of the City. The utility is governed by a five-member Commission. Ms. Marcie L. Edwards, General Manager, provides leadership to a staff of 9,500 and a combined annual budget of $6.4 billion. LADWP operations are financed solely by the sale of water and electric services. Capital investments are funded through a combination of revenues from operations and the sale of tax-exempt bonds.
LADWP is the largest municipal electric utility in the nation: servicing an area of over 460 square miles, providing domestic water service to nearly 700,000 connections, and maintaining in excess of 1.2 million electric customers. The LADWP maintains more than 7,100 miles of water pipelines and 100 water reservoirs, imports 50% of its water from the Eastern Sierra region of California, obtains 15% of its water from local groundwater pumping, purchases approximately 35% of its water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and owns and operates water filtration and treatment plants in the Southern California region. The LADWP also owns and operates electric generating facilities located within and outside the City, participates in joint generation and transmission facility ventures throughout the western United States, is expanding into other areas of California and the west to obtain renewable power resources, and maintains approximately 17,000 circuit miles of electric transmission and distribution lines. The LADWP also operates an extensive fiber optic network within the greater Los Angeles region to assist in managing its water and power operations. This fiber optic network is made available to outside entities through lease agreements.
THE SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISIONLADWP’s Security and Emergency Management (SEM) Division is responsible for security and emergency preparedness programs and measures for the protection of LADWP’s physical assets, employees, and customers. With a 2015-2016 total budget of $50 million ($2 million capital equipment and projects; $48 million operating budget), the SEM Division has over 275 staff assigned to secure over 50 facilities in the Los Angeles Basin, coordinate emergency preparedness, conduct investigations, patrol various facilities, and administer contract security.
An organization chart of the SEM Division is available at www.ralphandersen.com.
THE POSITIONThe Director of Security and Emergency Management is an at-will management level position reporting directly to an executive level manager. This position will have the full authority to lead and manage at the highest levels in order to direct the development of comprehensive security and emergency management strategies, programs, and measures to assess and mitigate risk. The Director will also focus on improving continuity of operations, and safeguard LADWP’s physical assets, employees, and customers. In addition to representing LADWP before elected officials as well as Federal, State, and local agencies on security issues, the Director of SEM develops relationships and partners with high-level law enforcement, intelligence, and utility industry (municipal and investor) counterparts to evaluate risks, share intelligence information, and recommend programs and controls to protect LADWP’s infrastructure. Specific responsibilities include:
• Advise and recommend a wide variety of security strategies in a variety of areas to ensure the uninterrupted flow of commerce; advise executive management on all security, emergency management, and business continuity issues;
• Direct staff in identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining security processes, practices, and policies throughout the organization to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure and liability in all areas of information, financial, physical, personal, and reputation risk;
• Research and deploy state-of-the-art technology solutions and innovative security management techniques to safeguard the organization’s assets, including intellectual property; establish appropriate standards and associated risk controls;
• Oversee and direct subordinate staff involved with intelligence, security, investigations, and emergency preparedness for LADWP; through subordinate managers, coordinate and implement site security, operations, and activities to ensure protection of executives, managers, employees, customers, stakeholders, visitors, etc., as well as all physical and information assets, while ensuring optimal use of personnel and equipment;
• Oversee homeland grants activities including seeking grant funds, development of grant proposals, and administration of grant-funded programs; and
• Educate LADWP’s employees and customers on protection guidelines and programs.
Additionally, the successful candidate for Director of Security and Emergency Management will have the unique and exciting opportunity to continue to streamline and implement a number of innovative operational changes focused on improving security and emergency management services, productivity, and efficiency. The Director will manage skilled, technical and security staff in a civil service environment.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEAs a result of the key nature of this position to the organization, LADWP seeks to attract highly qualified candidates for consideration that bring a balanced approach to the organization’s security and emergency preparedness needs. An adaptive leadership style with exceptional administrative, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills are critical for success in this high-level position. As a very strong manager of resources, the Director will have the ability to address day-to-day operational and personnel related issues with a keen and uncommon ability. Top candidates for consideration will have prior management experience in an organization that promotes best practices and have a proven track record of developing comprehensive security and emergency preparedness strategies, programs, and measures. Experience working collaboratively with a unionized workforce and related representation is vital for the new Director.
The successful Director of SEM candidate will also have verifiable experience in successfully completing projects of importance that require in-depth evaluation and consensus building within administrative and operational environments. In addition, the ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in security arena or public safety environment including establishing broad security strategies, policies, guidelines, standards, and protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience developing and implementing security and emergency management programs required to ensure business continuity. Although not often deployed, experience overseeing the investigation of alleged criminal activity and/or misconduct and other security related incidents is essential.
Additionally, management level experience desired in the Director include:
• Provide leadership in developing, expanding, and conveying comprehensive security and emergency management strategies, programs, and measures to assess and mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and safeguard LADWP’s physical assets, employees, and customers;
• Communicate, build consensus, and working collaboratively with a broad range of people and organizations;
• Develop consensus within an organizational climate of diverse operational activities and often-conflicting regulations imposed by agencies with regulatory jurisdiction;
With an expansive portfolio of facilities, infrastructure and staff located throughout California and the Western United States, the Director will be required to travel and address interstate related security issues. Additionally, the Director must be skilled as a strategic leader and strong, effective manager to address an array of employee relations issues in a unionized environment.
Recruitment Brochure for
The Los Angeles Department
of Water and Power
www.ladwp.com
• Envision and achieve the desired outcomes through clearly defined programs and initiatives and to convince others that the selected course of action is appropriate;
• Effectively communicate within all levels of the organization (including briefing executive management, governance Board, and elected officials) on the status of security and emergency management;
• Lead and manage the SEM Division to initiate and implement programs and systems that are based on best business practices; and
• Provide strong fiscal management and accountability.
Personal characteristics and attributes will include having or being:
• An excellent facilitator;
• An engaging, highly collaborative personality with a results-oriented approach;
• A calculated risk-taker willing to step out beyond the norm;
• High integrity and an open and approachable management style;
• Ability to build trust and relationships;
• Strategic thinking, planning, and process improvement skills;
• Emotional maturity to understand impact and sensitivity of security issues;
• An active leader in the profession by “setting the direction” and “charting the course;” and
• An optimist with a “can-do” attitude.
In summary, the successful candidate will have the ability to lead and manage the varied and robust needs of a large, complex organization in order to address both the security and emergency preparedness needs with an approachable, honest, and forthright manner.
QUALIFYING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEA Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. An advanced business related degree is a plus. This position requires 10 years of experience in a senior security management position including three to five years of experience in a significant security and/or emergency management leadership
role. Combined public sector and private sector corporate security experience is desirable. Experience with a large utility or enterprise is an added plus.
LADWP Leadership will work in concert with Ralph Andersen & Associates to reserve the right to determine the best combination of education and experience required for the Director of SEM.
COMPENSATIONThe salary for this position is within an established annual range of $187,606 to $233,083. Placement within the range will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. In addition, LADWP offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package including retirement (requires long-term vesting). LADWP may offer relocation assistance to the selected candidate.
HOW TO APPLYThis is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established. The closing date for submittal of interest is April 29, 2016. Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for optimal consideration.
To be considered, candidates must submit a:
• Compelling cover letter;
• Comprehensive resume;
• Salary history; and
• Five professional references.
Electronic submittals should be sent to: [email protected].
Initial evaluation of submitted materials will be conducted by Ralph Andersen & Associates to determine the best overall match with the established criteria as outlined in this recruitment profile. The evaluation and selection process may consist of a supplemental questionnaire and/or written exercise(s) to further evaluate relevant experience and overall suitability for this position. Candidates will also be introduced to others in leadership positions throughout LADWP at a later stage of the screening process. Only the most qualified candidates, as determined by the screening process, will be invited to an interview.
Ideally, the Director of Security and Emergency Management will join the organization in June (or sooner), or at a mutually agreed upon date.
Candidates will be required to sign a release form to authorize preliminary reference calls and verifications to be conducted. Employment history, degrees obtained, and other certifications/accomplishments will also be verified. This position will require an extensive and detailed background investigation, including on-site visits to substantiate and verify accomplishments.
Questions regarding this position or the recruitment process may be addressed to the any member of the recruitment team: Ms. Heather Renschler, Project Director, Chief Greg Nelson, or Chief Gary Peterson at (916) 630-4900. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
Director of Security & Emergency Management
LADWP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
