Catastrophic Disaster Planner

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, the Catastrophic Disaster Planner supports the development, review, and maintenance of statewide operational and catastrophic disaster plans. The position collaborates with state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and mutual aid organizations; analyzes complex information to enhance planning tools; prepares reports and briefings on operational planning activities; and develops standardized methods and tools for collecting, organizing, and evaluating programmatic data. The role monitors changes to federal guidance, policy, and compliance standards and provides guidance to internal staff on program functions. The position also serves in a support capacity for the State Emergency Operations Center and statewide deployments during exercises, incidents, and emergency responses. Travel, including overnight stays as appropriate, may be required. Overtime is a condition of employment and may include scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute work, including evenings and weekends. This is a union position subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college; coursework in planning, business, or public administration is preferred.
Two years of professional experience in planning areas such as regional, urban, or management planning.
Complete a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police and a background check, including self-disclosure of criminal history.
Ability to travel for work, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Possess an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Ability to drive a state-supplied vehicle as needed.
Ability to use state-supplied equipment, including a cell phone and laptop.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime and potentially evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Two years of professional experience in emergency management planning, including developing comprehensive operational emergency management plans.
A formal degree in Emergency Management or college-level coursework in Emergency Management.
Two years of professional experience involving disaster assistance and recovery efforts.
Two years of experience preparing for, conducting, and evaluating emergency management drills and exercises, and drafting comprehensive evaluation reports.

Responsibilities

Develop, revise, and maintain plans, procedures, maps, charts, and related materials.
Coordinate with state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and mutual aid organizations to develop and prepare catastrophic disaster plans and annexes.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of operational response plans and planning products with signatory stakeholders.
Analyze and organize complex and varied information to support operational planning tools and federally required annual program analysis products.
Consult, educate, and coordinate with agency staff regarding program functions and collaborations.
Provide support staff services for the State Emergency Operations Center and statewide deployments during preplanned exercises, incidents, and emergency responses.
Perform other duties within the scope of the position as required or assigned.