Mid Level Emergency Management Planner

Description

• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Travel at times for business purposes required.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses (such as through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute classroom and/or on-line training programs) and recognized training and/or education in emergency management, public health, continuity, and/or strategic planning.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in emergency management or related field is preferred.
• Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) preferred.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain in adverse weather, occasionally.
• Understanding of the FEMA six-step planning process, emergency management exercise programs, and principles.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, driving in a vehicle, or working on a computer.
• Five (5) years of emergency management experience. City, County, District or State-level emergency management experience preferred.
• Works well within a team structure.
• Certified Continuity Planner from either DRII or FEMA preferred.
• Must be able to work independently and effectively coordinate projects at the ground level on a daily basis on behalf of the project manager.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities to complete work in a timely manner, despite changes in workload or assignment, pressure of deadlines, or competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Excellent time management, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with FEMA Homeland Security grant programs, a plus.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manger (AEM) from IAEM preferred.
• Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and in front of a computer.
• Variable weather conditions
• Understanding of basic project management concepts including client management and performing to the project scope and timeline under the guidance of the project manager.
• Experience reaching consensus with multiple stakeholders that have different goals and opinions.
• Assessor for the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) preferred.
• Fully remote with travel up to 30% of the time; typical travel will be M-F for 1 to 3 days at a time.

Benefits

• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance