Vice President, Safety & Security

DATES POSTED: 02/06-02/17/2026 Position Summary

The Vice President, Safety, Security & Business Continuity (VP - SSBC) is responsible for planning, administering, and promoting the District's Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Business Continuity, Utility Locating and Security Programs. Duties include promoting and administering accident prevention, security, both public and District employee safety during emergency operations. Additionally, the VP - SSBC is responsible for the direction and implementation of the District's Emergency Incident Management and Continuity of Operations protocols as well as other assigned areas, functions and/or responsibilities.

• Required - Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, or another related field.
• Preferred - Master's Degree in Business Administration, Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, or another related field.

• Required - Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, emergency management, safety management, or a related field.
• Required - Minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience within a large organization. or
• Required - Minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility with documented success leading short-term and long-range projects/activities, providing employee coaching, feedback, and conflict resolution.
• Preferred - Experience in the utility industry.

• Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire
• Required - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire
• Preferred - Recognized industry or professional emergency management, safety and/or security certifications Upon Hire

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills necessary to assume the daily responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results. Includes the ability to engage in regular and continuous decision making that impacts people, costs, and quality of service.
• Knowledge with identifying and investigating fraudulent claims and corporate security concerns. (Entry proficiency)
• Knowledge with developing corporate security requirements, performing threat & risk assessments, and managing outside contractors as necessary. (Entry proficiency)
• Knowledge of safety, security and emergency management issues, and ability to stay current with rapidly changing regulations. Serve as the District’s representative to local, state, and national utility and emergency management organizations to include, but not limited to:
  American Gas Association (AGA), American Water Works Association (AWWA), Emergency Management Institute (EMI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Local County Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), National Safety Council of Nebraska and local first responder organizations, and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
• Knowledge of the principles of management, organization, and administration of emergency management and preparedness programs, activities, and training.
• Knowledge of emergency management procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Plan; NIMS IC 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800.
• Must be able to remain calm and have a proven history of making rational decisions following accidents or other catastrophic situations;
  Incident Command Experience strongly preferred. (Entry proficiency)
• Must be familiar with Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements.
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency)
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Develop and recommend changes to the District’s employee…