WASHINGTON MANAGEMENT SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Director, Pipeline Safety
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
Agency Profile
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) enforces pipeline and railroad safety standards and also regulates the rates, services and practices of privately-owned utilities and transportation companies, water and solid waste collection companies, private commercial ferries, buses and household goods movers. The mission of the UTC is to protect consumers by ensuring fairly priced, available, reliable and safe utility and transportation services. The UTC is located in Olympia, Washington. For more information about the agency visit www.utc.wa.gov.
About the Pipeline Safety Program
The pipeline program works in partnership with federal, state and local governments, pipeline operators and interested organizations to ensure public safety measures are in place for hazardous liquids and natural gas pipelines in Washington State. The commission oversees the operations of 28 pipeline companies operating more than 24,000 miles of pipe.
Nature and Scope of Position
The Director of Pipeline safety leads a comprehensive interstate and intrastate pipeline safety program (natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines) that enhances public safety through compliance inspections, technical assistance to local governments and pipeline operators, public education and enforcement. The director works to ensure that pipeline companies conduct their operations in a manner that is consistent with federal and state laws and rules, commission orders and recognized industry practices.
Strategic Direction
Coordinates pipeline issues among state government agencies.
Advises the Commissioners, senior managers and Governor’s Office about pipeline safety related issues and policies.
Represents the State of Washington and the commission before national boards, federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the media.
In carrying out this strategic direction, the director works closely with local governments, pipeline operators, business and community organizations, the Washington Citizens Committee on Pipeline Safety and other pipeline safety programs in other states.
Required Qualifications
§ A minimum of five years of mid-level or higher management experience supervising professional staff.
§ Demonstrated ability to effectively use a combination of advanced leadership, management and technical skills.
§ Proven experience in conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving skills found useful in preparing enforcement actions.
§ Skilled in both oral and written communications, as well as public speaking.
§ Ability to interact successfully with widely diverse individuals and groups.
Desirable Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications, in addition to above required qualifications:
§ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, public administration, or related field.
§ Management experience working closely with government agencies, businesses, advisory committees, community organizations and other stakeholders.
§ Public agency policy development experience.
§ Knowledge of government regulatory theory and practice and current pipeline safety issues; requirements of open public meetings, Administrative Procedures and Public Records laws.
Compensation
The annual salary is up to $93,765 depending on qualifications. The benefit package is competitive and includes a state retirement plan, deferred compensation, 11 paid holidays annually, paid vacation and sick leave, and a full array of health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance coverage. For more information on benefit costs and options you may go to www.hca.wa.gov and retirement information can be found at www.drs.wa.gov.
About Washington State
Within Washington’s boundaries, one can find ocean, rain forests, mountains, and deserts. For the outdoor enthusiast, the options for recreation are almost limitless and include skiing, backpacking and camping. Eastern Washington offers a dry, semi-arid climate and is a gateway to spectacular wilderness areas in northern and central Idaho, northeastern Washington and Canada. Access to large bodies of both fresh and salt water offers the boating, sailing and windsurfing enthusiast boundless opportunities. The state also boasts some of the best fishing in the country. Washington is viewed as a progressive and innovate state where people are outgoing and friendly. Olympia, Washington’s capitol city is located on picturesque Budd Inlet. Local residents enjoy a quality of life enhanced by natural beauty and a mild year-round climate.
Application Process
This recruitment will close on November 23, 2009. To apply, submit a letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement, a current resume, your responses to the supplemental questionnaire below, and the optional Applicant Profile Data form. Please submit your materials electronically to jobs@utc.wa.gov. If email is not possible, please mail your materials to:
Utilities and Transportation Commission
Human Resource Office
PO Box 47250
Olympia WA 98504-7250
Or Fax to (360) 586-9155.
Special Notes
Conflict of Interest: RCW 80.01.020 limits the UTC’s ability to employ any person who owns stock in any company the UTC regulates or is otherwise financially interested in such company. Such interests include those of an employee’s spouse.
Supplemental Questionnaire – Pipeline Safety Director
Please describe the nature and extent of your experience in these areas listed, including the organization for which you worked, your job title, level of position to which you reported, duties and time in each position. Applicants that do not provide the requested information will not be considered further for this position.
1. Government safety regulation experience or safety compliance experience at a private company.
2. Management and leadership experience.
3. Experience representing your organization to external organizations.
The UTC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process should call (360) 664-1243 or email sholman@utc.wa.gov.
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