PLANNER I - HOMELAND SECURITY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
About The Position
Performs entry-level planning and research work to develop local and regional emergency management and criminal justice strategic plans and programs, assist in implementing plans, and develop related policies and procedures. The role also involves disseminating information, maintaining filing systems, and providing internal administrative support. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The Planner I supports annual and five-year Homeland Security and Criminal Justice plans for the region, including budgeting and analysis of demographic and socioeconomic data. The position helps prepare technical studies and reports, administers program budgets and grants, supports program goals and work plans, and coordinates activities with agency members, departments, local governments, and outside organizations. It also supports continuity planning, critical infrastructure protection, regional preparedness, public outreach, emergency preparedness and crime prevention education, and related training. The role may involve fieldwork, exposure to outdoor conditions, necessary travel, and lifting 25 to 30 pounds. A current Texas driver's license is required; registration, certification, or licensure in a specialty area may also be required.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in regional planning, economics, business, or a related field, plus at least one year of emergency management planning experience; education and experience may be substituted for one another.
- Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to public safety, emergency management, and criminal justice.
- Knowledge of governmental planning, programming, implementation, monitoring, and research.
- Skill in using office equipment, computers, and associated software applications.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, committee members, public officials, and the general public.
- Ability to implement administrative procedures and interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate, gather information, conduct research, assemble and correlate facts, analyze information, and devise solutions to problems.
- Valid and current Texas driver's license.
- May require registration, certification, or licensure in a specialty area.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in planning and research work within emergency planning and/or criminal justice.
- Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.
- High school graduation or equivalent plus at least two years of progressively responsible experience in office procedures and practices, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Assist with annual and five-year regional Homeland Security and Criminal Justice plans, including component budgeting and demographic and socioeconomic data analysis.
- Maintain current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing Homeland Security and Criminal Justice programs and recommend necessary updates to regional activities.
- Assist in preparing technical studies, reports, and analyses related to Homeland Security and Criminal Justice programs.
- Prepare program budgets, monitor expenditures, and prepare, negotiate, and administer grants and contracts for program and fiscal compliance.
- Develop program goals and objectives for assigned Homeland Security and Criminal Justice services.
- Collect, compile, and organize statistical and census data.
- Help coordinate and attend meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and seminars.
- Provide technical assistance to member committees and local governments, in the office or in the field.
- Participate in developing program work plans; monitor workflow and evaluate products, methods, and procedures for compliance.
- Coordinate program activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
- Perform annual planning and administrative requirements established by the Office of the Governor’s Interlocal Cooperation Agreements for the Homeland Security Division and Criminal Justice Division and associated planning grants.
- Coordinate and conduct public outreach events, emergency preparedness education, crime prevention education, and local, state, and regional training aligned with program objectives.
- Coordinate continuity planning, critical infrastructure protection, and Homeland Security and Criminal Justice initiatives to enhance regional preparedness and resilience.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
