Homeland Security Planner

Harris County•Houston, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs homeland security planning work in support of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program and Harris County’s regional homeland security priorities. Develops, coordinates, evaluates, and maintains grant-funded planning initiatives, assessments, strategies, plans, and other program deliverables focused on regional preparedness, critical infrastructure resilience, supply chain resilience, continuity of operations, and emergency management capabilities. Coordinates with local, regional, state, and federal partners to support regional preparedness efforts, including capability assessments, planning initiatives, exercises, workshops, training activities, and special projects. Ensures planning activities and grant-funded deliverables are developed, implemented, documented, and maintained in accordance with UASI grant requirements. Participates in obtaining, organizing, analyzing, integrating, and distributing planning data, guidance, operational concepts, and other information to support regional homeland security and emergency management initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university OR High school diploma or GED with Four (4) years of specialized work experience in emergency management, homeland security, disaster preparedness, planning, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to analyze information, develop written products, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Completes required NIMS/ICS training, including IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, IS-300, and IS-400 within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing, evaluating, updating, or maintaining emergency management, homeland security, continuity of operations, or other preparedness plans.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and guidance affecting emergency management and homeland security programs.
Knowledge of emergency management principles, preparedness capabilities, regional coordination, and incident management.
Experience planning or supporting workshops, training, drills, exercises, or other preparedness activities.
Experience working with government agencies, emergency responders, elected officials, private-sector organizations, or other community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, develops, updates, and maintains emergency management and homeland security plans, including coordinating stakeholder participation and incorporating applicable federal, state, and local requirements and guidance.
Coordinates with local jurisdictions, government agencies, emergency response organizations, private-sector partners, and other stakeholders to support regional preparedness and homeland security initiatives.
Represents HCOHSEM at meetings with local jurisdictions, government agencies, emergency responders, community partners, the public, and other stakeholders, as assigned.
Develops, organizes, coordinates, and conducts regional workshops, drills, exercises, training activities, and other preparedness events.
Collects, organizes, analyzes, and integrates data and other information used to identify regional preparedness needs, assess capabilities, develop plans, and support homeland security strategies.
Prepares written reports, plans, assessments, presentations, correspondence, and other planning documents for internal and external stakeholders.
Responds to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or other designated location as requested and performs an assigned role within the Incident Management System during emergency or disaster situations.
Works effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and manages multiple complex assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
Performs other duties and special assignments as assigned.