Emergency Management Planner I POS# 110000203

Cumberland County • 500 Executive Place Fayetteville 28305, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position plays a vital role in strengthening the County’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities through the coordination and support of comprehensive emergency management programs and initiatives. Responsibilities include leading and supporting emergency planning efforts, coordinating training programs and disaster exercises, assisting with grant development and administration, conducting program analysis and research, and fostering strong partnerships through community outreach and public education initiatives. The position also serves in a critical response capacity during emergency and disaster incidents, including natural disasters, hazardous materials events, technological emergencies, and search and rescue operations. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on public safety, community resilience, and the protection of lives and property throughout Cumberland County.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Planning, Business or Public Administration, Disaster and Emergency Management, or an Emergency Services-related field, and two (2) years of experience planning and implementing emergency services response plans and activities; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Incident Command System courses 100, 200, 700, and 800 at time of hire
• Possession of North Carolina Hazardous Material Responder Level I or must obtain within six months of employment
• Incident Command System courses 300 and 400 within one year of employment
• Obtain FAA Remote Pilot License & FEMA Independent Study courses 120, 230, 235, 240, 241, 242, 244 within two years of employment
• Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) Certificate within three years of employment
• Must agree to maintain residence within a 30-mile radius of the Emergency Services Center 500 Executive Place Fayetteville NC, 28305. Residence must be established within 90 days of date of hire.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as an instructor in Fire, Law Enforcement or Emergency Medical subjects
• North Carolina Emergency Management Coordinator
• Trained as HAZMAT first responder operations level I or above

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and assist in the implementation of the County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for response to natural, technological, and man-made disasters and emergencies.
• Coordinate and support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities during activations, including serving as back-up EOC management staff and maintaining operational readiness levels.
• Assist in the development, revision, and implementation of emergency response plans, standard operating guidelines, evacuation procedures, and continuity planning documents, including Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), Mutual Aid Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding/Agreement (MOU/MOAs).
• Coordinate and support Hazard Incident Management Team activities and collaborate with local, state, federal, military, volunteer, and private sector partners to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
• Maintain and update emergency management resources, contracts, inventories, maps, and databases, including disaster response equipment, hazardous materials resources, debris management contracts, and mass communication systems.
• Monitor compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and assist with Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) activities, emergency planning initiatives, and future emergency management needs assessments.
• Respond to emergency and disaster incidents as assigned to assist with interagency coordination, damage assessment activities, expenditure tracking, situation reporting, and submission of required documentation to state and federal emergency management agencies.
• Coordinate with the National Weather Service (NWS), utility providers, schools, businesses, community organizations, and governmental agencies to support preparedness initiatives, emergency communications, and severe weather monitoring activities.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, facilitation, and documentation of emergency preparedness training programs, exercises, and drills in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) standards.
• Promote public awareness and community preparedness by providing education, outreach, and training related to disaster preparedness, hazardous materials safety, emergency notification systems, and emergency response procedures.

Benefits

• Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level