All Hazards Planning Coordinator - Environmental Specialist 4

State of Minnesota • Stillwater, MN

412d • $71,094 - $105,435

About The Position

The All Hazards Planning Coordinator at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is responsible for coordinating agency-level planning for all hazard mitigation, including environmental emergencies, nuclear power plant events, terrorism incidents, and building emergencies. This role involves creating, managing, and maintaining MPCA's all hazard and emergency operation plans, as well as developing and implementing training and exercise plans to ensure effective emergency preparedness. The coordinator will collaborate with various state agencies and represent MPCA during emergencies, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements for all-hazard planning and emergency management.

Requirements

• Two years of advanced professional-level experience in emergency management, preparedness, planning, regulatory compliance, or readiness.
• Environmental experience including incident response, investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites, and compliance/enforcement of environmental regulations.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to build relationships and resolve complex environmental issues.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and with incomplete information.
• Valid Class D Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in environmental emergency preparedness, All Hazard planning, or hazard mitigation.
• Experience with the Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan.
• Skill in professional writing and editing plans.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulatory frameworks related to emergency preparedness.
• Experience working under the Incident Command System and the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program.
• Experience providing oversight and training to contractors.
• Experience developing and implementing training plans or programs.
• Experience partnering with local and tribal units of government.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in and coordinate agency-level planning for all hazard mitigation.
• Create, consolidate, manage, and maintain MPCA's all hazard and emergency operation plan.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement a training and exercise plan to support MPCA's emergency plans.
• Collaborate with Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and other state agency All-Hazard planners.
• Coordinate activities and projects to improve the emergency preparedness of the MPCA.
• Advise leadership on the Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team during emergencies.

Benefits

• Telework eligibility
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed