Specialist - Central Information Group

Consolidated Edison Company of New York
$80,000.00 - $105,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
4 Irving Place (Show on map)
Jun 30, 2025
Overview The CIG Specialist acts as a liaison between various company personnel and, where appropriate, federal, state, and municipal authorities. The Specialist is responsible for the assessment of company incidents - involving all commodities to ensure accurate and timely transmission of required regulatory reports, as well as dissemination of critical and sensitive information relevant to company activities during events with company involvement such as major emergencies, disturbances; and incidents involving generation facilities and on the electric transmission and distribution systems. The CIG Specialist will be working in a high-paced environment and is expected to work in a SHIFT environment. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities INCIDENT MONITORING & REGUATORY NOTIFICATION: Continuously monitor all major company incidents across the service territory. Ensure timely and accurate notifications are made to regulatory and public agencies such as the Department of Public Service, NERC, DOE, and NYC Emergency Management, as well as to internal stakeholders at all levels, including executives. AGENCY AND EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION: Maintain clear and professional communication with both external agencies and internal company personnel. Provide updates and incident details as needed, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal protocols. IMPACT ANALYSIS AND INFORMATION GATHERING Evaluate the broader implications of incidents, including potential effects on the system, public safety, media coverage, and company assets. Proactively seek out additional information to ensure a comprehensive understanding of each situation. ARCOS and CIG DASHBOARD: Operate, test, and maintain the ARCOS and Central Information Dashboard systems used for incident notifications. Ensure these tools are functioning correctly and are used effectively during events. COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT TESTING AND LOGGIN: Regularly test and control communication equipment used by the team. Maintain detailed logs of equipment status and test results to ensure readiness during emergencies. PROCEDURES AND UPDATES AND COMPLIANCE: Review and revise operational procedures as needed to reflect current practices, regulatory changes, or lessons learned from past incidents. ROTATING SHIFT & SYSTEM EMERGENCY: Work a rotating shift schedule that includes weekends and holidays that may be subject to change depending on system emergencies. Qualifications Required Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience in fast pace environment or Associate's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience in fast pace environment or High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant experience in fast pace environment Relevant Work Experience Depending on education, must have 3 years of relevant experience in a fast pace environment Required Must possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Required Must possess general computer skills and be proficient in the use Microsoft office. Required Understanding of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Standards of Conduct is preferred. Preferred Skills and Abilities Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure Maintains a high degree of professionalism Maintains composure under pressure Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments Licenses and Certifications Driver's License Required Physical Demands Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends and holidays Additional Physical Demands The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Position requires manning a fixed post and spending extended periods of time at the desk. Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed