Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for Friday, January 6.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

The starting salary range for this position is $52,700 - $62,000 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $71,300, annualized.

Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 21 days per year.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

Overview
This position is responsible for providing operational support to Security Division personnel, and coordination of Division operational projects and functions. Administers and operates the District's credentialing/Electronic Access Control (EAC) badge system. Controls inventory of District keys/cores/locks. Performs a wide variety of security-related tasks, including: Facilitates access control for employees, contractors, and vendors; provide training on Physical Security systems to internal and external customers; Exercises considerable judgment and diplomacy in responding to employees, management, Law Enforcement and the public.

Responsibilities

• Security Support- Assist with the administration of the District's credential management system to issue, activate and deactivate District identification badges for access into controlled access areas. Manage the District’s key/core/lock inventory for access into controlled access areas. Makes low-level operational decisions and initiate action to resolve security-related issues. Identify, leverage, and deploy internal and external resources to support Division needs.
• Monitor security system health to ensure proper functioning, and initiate action for necessary repair/maintenance.
• Monitor general security operations and provide response, assistance, and direction as required (includes field travel). Educate, train, and provide support to employees/contractors/vendors regarding the Division's security policies, programs, and procedures.
• Provides support and back-up to the CIP Monitoring Station and the Security Program Administrator as needed.

Qualifications
Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• No post-secondary education required
• Candidates with some college or technical training with certificates in Genetec and Axis preferred

Experience

• 3+ years security operations experience performing duties such as electronic access control (EAC), monitoring intrusion alarms, and creating security keycards required
• Familiarity with the NERC CIP standards and FERC Dam Safety standards desired

Licenses and Certifications

• ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) preferred
• ASIS Associate Protection Professional (APP) preferred

Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Requires an extensive knowledge of general and District office procedures, ability to prioritize tasks, elicit cooperation and coordinate total efforts to accomplish a task.
• Requires working knowledge of, or ability to learn, the District’s Access Control system.
• Ability to utilize personal computers and equipment to efficiently carry out work assignments.
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills, good judgment, and decision-making ability.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Background Screening

• Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

Physical Demands

• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist: Hand/Power tools, small parts/equipment - Occasionally
• Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders: Same - Occasionally
• Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders: Same - Occasionally
• Lifting 11-25 lbs Floor-Waist: Various tools, equipment, parts - Occasionally
• Lifting 11-25 lbs Waist-Shoulders: Same - Occasionally
• Lifting 11-25 lbs Above Shoulders: Same - Occasionally
• Lifting 25-75 lbs Floor-Waist: Frequent up to 50 lbs and occasionally Up to 75 lbs - Occasionally
• Twist/Flex/Extend - Neck area - Occasionally
• Twisting at Waist - Occasionally
• Stooping/Bending - Occasionally
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, manual tool usage, etc.) - Frequently
• Handle/Grasp - Frequently
• Forceful Grasp - Frequently
• Hand Controls (joy stick, controls on equipment, etc.) - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Regularly
• Talking - Regularly
• Hearing - Regularly
• Visual - Near Acuity - Regularly
• Visual - Far Acuity - Regularly
• Visual - Depth Perception - Regularly
• Visual - Color Discrimination - Regularly
• Feeling - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Exposure to Weather - Occasionally
• Extreme Cold - Occasionally
• Extreme Heat - Occasionally
• Wet and/or Humidity - Occasionally
• Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts - Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions (dust, fumes, etc.) - Occasionally
• Exposure to Electricity - Occasionally
• Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.

Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)