Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.
Starting Salary Range: $94,000.00 - $114,700.00
Position Summary:
Responsible for developing and maintaining a compliance program that meets the requirements of the assigned North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for verifying that the Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL) meets all NERC CIP Compliance requirements.
- Able to articulate the compliance requirements of the NERC CIP standards to the BWL staff and management.
- Keep BWL management and staff informed of changes that are occurring in compliance regulations.
- Participate in the development process for new or revised standards.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of assigned compliance self-reports and mitigation plans.
- Submit all required compliance self-certifications, data submittals, spot checks, and surveys as required by enforcement authorities.
- Interface with regulators from Reliability First for Assist Visits, or Requests for Information, or other related exchanges.
- Develop or assist in the development of training programs and the writing of procedures to maintain compliance.
- Ensure that all compliance documentation is current and meets all assigned standard requirements.
- Work with tracking programs to ensure that all requirements are current.
- Analyze current Information Technology (IT), Operation Technology (OT), and Security Operations work instructions and ensure the business processes in use meet or exceed the NERC CIP standards.
- Maintain BWL’s CIP-004 program.
- Work in access control system to ensure access is granted and revoked properly.
- Conduct quarterly access reviews to ensure compliance.
- Create internal controls for CIP standards.
- Perform annual evaluations of the BWL Internal Compliance Program, develop annual work plan, and maintain training programs as required by the Internal Compliance Program.
- Foster a culture of compliance with areas involved with the CIP Program, and the organization as a whole.
- Prepare and participate in compliance audits.
- Prepare and participate in potential non-compliance assessments.
- Provide evidence, testimony, documentation in support of settlement discussions and Hearing Proceedings.
- Identify and prioritize areas of compliance requirements that must be monitored in order to ensure no lapse in compliance responsibilities occurs.
- Review and monitor compliance work tasks that Subject Matter Experts must complete on a daily basis.
- Draft business proposals to solicit business from outside vendors in development of the overall compliance program.
- Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wears personal protective equipment as required.
- Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by BWL or governmental agency such as MIOSHA.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Specifications:
Required:
- This position requires the knowledge which would normally be acquired through a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and utility experience.
- This position requires less than three years of relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of NERC CIP compliance standards.
- Knowledge and experience with Information Technology Infrastructure support.
- Must be assertive in a constructive manner, detail oriented, and have good leadership and solving skills.
- Must be able to work within uncertain or tight timelines.
- Be proficient in writing and have good public speaking skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
- Undergo and pass the Personnel Risk Assessment background check requirements under the NERC CIP program.
- Must have valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to forge relationships across various departments that interface with Compliance Department.
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
