Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Senior Administrative Analyst

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field with six years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with four years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in a water utility or public sector emergency management role.
  • Expertise in coordinating planning across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with emergency preparedness exercises and regulatory compliance in emergency management.
  • Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update Dam Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) with Cal OES requirements.
  • Coordinate distribution of updated Dam EAPs to all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Facilitate and implement emergency preparedness exercises for Dam EAPs and related drills.
  • Execute regulatory submittals ensuring timely updates to Cal OES documentation.
  • Act as a central liaison for Metropolitan's emergency response portfolio, including various safety plans.
  • Offer technical expertise on the Everbridge mass notification platform and interface with the vendor.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule of two days in-office and three remote days, subject to change.
  • Potential for internal career growth through the establishment of an eligibility list.
  • Engagement in meaningful work impacting community safety and emergency preparedness.
Full Job Description

There is currently one (1) opening for Senior Administrative Analyst located at Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list

Job Summary

This position leads the development, maintenance, coordination, and regulatory compliance of Metropolitan27s emergency management and response planning portfolio. The role serves as the primary planning liaison across internal departments, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure all emergency response013related plans are current, coordinated, compliant with state and federal requirements, and operationally aligned. This position drives preparedness, mitigation, and response readiness for Metropolitan facilities and infrastructure.

What You27ll Do:

  • Maintain and update Metropolitan27s Dam Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), to align with California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
  • Coordinate the distribution of updated Dam EAPs to all required internal and external stakeholders.
  • Facilitate and implement emergency preparedness exercises, including Dam EAP call-down drills, tabletop exercises every three years and functional exercises once every five (5) years.
  • Execute regulatory submittals, ensuring all required EAP updates and documentation to Cal OES within mandated timelines.
  • Serve as a central planning liaison for Metropolitan27s emergency response portfolio including the Emergency Response Plan, safety/regulatory/training section safety plans, Fire Management Plans, Local Hazard Mitigation Plans, Business Continuity Plans, and related operational documents.
  • Provide technical administration and subject matter expertise on Metropolitan27s Everbridge mass notification and response management platform, serving as the primary operational interface with the vendor.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

To view the full job description click here:Senior Administrative Analyst

Schedule: 44/36 Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitan27s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:Bachelor27s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of *relevant experience; or Master27s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of *relevant experience; or two years in a MWD Analyst classification.

Related Field: Emergency Management, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field.

Relevant/Related Experience is defined as progressive professional experience in a water utility or public sector emergency management role, including coordinating planning efforts across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders for executing emergency drills.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

License(s):Valid California Class C Driver27s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

About Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is a regional wholesaler that delivers water to 26 member public agencies ? 14 cities, 11 municipal water districts, and one county water authority ? that serve 19 million people in six counties. MWD is governed by a 38-member board of directors that represents its member agencies. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and operates a water treatment plant and a water recycling plant. MWD also provides water conservation and education programs, and is involved in research and development of new water supply technologies.
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