Mid Level Emergency Management Planner

Tetra Tech, Inc.•Austin, TX

54d•Remote

About The Position

Tetra Tech is seeking a Mid-level Emergency Management Planner. This position provides emergency management planning, response and recovery services to local, district and state governments, private businesses, universities and other institutions in a regionally defined area. The selected candidate will be responsible for effectively and efficiently supporting multiple simultaneous projects. Responsibilities for this position involve designing, developing, and delivering emergency management consulting services that could include, but are not limited to: strategic planning, meeting coordination and facilitation, risk assessment, emergency operations planning, gap analysis, continuity of operations (COOP) and business continuity planning (BCP), policy and regulatory analysis, evacuation planning, recovery planning, multi-jurisdictional coordination, communication planning, after-action assessments, as well as evaluation, training and exercise programs.

Requirements

Understanding of the FEMA six-step planning process, emergency management exercise programs, and principles.
Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses (such as through FEMA's Emergency Management Institute classroom and/or on-line training programs) and recognized training and/or education in emergency management, public health, continuity, and/or strategic planning.
Successful completion of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training.
Understanding of basic project management concepts including client management and performing to the project scope and timeline under the guidance of the project manager.
Must be able to work independently and effectively coordinate projects at the ground level on a daily basis on behalf of the project manager.
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities to complete work in a timely manner, despite changes in workload or assignment, pressure of deadlines, or competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Works well within a team structure.
Experience reaching consensus with multiple stakeholders that have different goals and opinions.
Excellent time management, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in emergency management or related field is preferred.
Five (5) years of emergency management experience. City, County, District or State-level emergency management experience preferred.
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manger (AEM) from IAEM preferred.
Certified Continuity Planner from either DRII or FEMA preferred.
Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) preferred.
Assessor for the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) preferred.
Familiarity with FEMA Homeland Security grant programs, a plus.

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and delivering emergency management consulting services that could include, but are not limited to: strategic planning, meeting coordination and facilitation, risk assessment, emergency operations planning, gap analysis, continuity of operations (COOP) and business continuity planning (BCP), policy and regulatory analysis, evacuation planning, recovery planning, multi-jurisdictional coordination, communication planning, after-action assessments, as well as evaluation, training and exercise programs.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
Additional duties as required.