CATASTROPHIC DISASTER PLANNER

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

13d•$6,460 - $9,337•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 works with state agencies and partner organizations, analyzes complex information to improve planning tools, and prepares reports and briefings on operational planning activities. It also develops standardized approaches and tools for collecting, organizing, and evaluating complex program data; monitors federal guidance, policy, and compliance standards; and advises internal staff on program functions. The role supports emergency operations, exercises, and statewide deployments, and performs other duties within the scope of emergency management planning as needed. The position is with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security and is based at 4800 W Wabash Avenue, Springfield, Illinois. A hybrid schedule may be available, with 2 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends, and the position requires travel, including overnight stays as appropriate. This is a union position subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in planning, business, or public administration.
Two years of professional experience in planning areas such as regional, urban, or management planning.
Ability to travel for work, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Valid, appropriate driver’s license and ability to drive a state-supplied vehicle as needed.
Ability to use state-supplied equipment, including a cell phone and laptop.
Completion of an Illinois State Police criminal history check and a background check, with self-disclosure of criminal history.
Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime; this may include 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 the Emergency Management field.
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.
Resume preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develops, revises, and maintains plans, procedures, maps, charts, and related materials.
Coordinates with state agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and mutual aid organizations to develop and prepare catastrophic disaster plans and annexes.
Conducts comprehensive reviews of operational response plans and planning products with signatory stakeholders.
Analyzes and organizes complex and varied information to support operational planning tools and federally required annual program analysis products.
Consults, educates, and coordinates with Agency staff regarding program functions and collaborations.
Provides support to the State Emergency Operations Center and statewide deployments during preplanned exercises, incidents, and emergency responses.
Performs other duties reasonably within the scope of the role as required or assigned.