Senior Communication Planner, Grant Services Specialist III (NCS) - Baltimore City Fire Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

7d•$65,716 - $112,971

About The Position

The Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management is seeking a Senior Communications Planner to join its planning team. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in communications, Emergency Management, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience. This is a non-civil service position with a salary range of $65,716.00 - $112,971.00 Annually, with a hiring salary range of $65,716.00 – $89,343.50 Annually. The City of Baltimore offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans, as well as wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. Note that grant positions are not eligible for retirement benefits.

Requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Health, Emergency Management, Planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Have at least 2 years of experience in either public communications, public policy and administration, public safety, emergency management, or other relevant experience.
Possess excellent analytical communication (written and oral), organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Received, or be in the process of obtaining, an advanced degree or certification in Communications, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Health Preparedness or similar field described above.
4+ years of professional experience, including experience in emergency management, crisis communication, or public information roles.
A background in the management of communication teams, interagency coordination and public outreach initiatives.
Completion of FEMA Incident Command System Training, including introductory (100, 200, 700, 800) and Public Information Officer focused courses.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with emergency operations teams, City and State agencies, community partners, and the media to foster information sharing and ensure consistent, accessible, and culturally inclusive communication across platforms.
Manages social media platforms, the Everbridge emergency alert system, and the OEM website to ensure timely, accurate, and updated information dissemination.
Drafts and develops talking points, press releases, presentations, and reports to support consistent and effective communication during City events or emergencies.
Designs graphics and captures photography to enhance public information campaigns and communication efforts.
Participates in and coordinates Joint Information Center (JIC) and Joint Information System (JIS) activities to ensure unified messaging across agencies.
Trains staff and partners on communication protocols, social media management, and the use of emergency alert systems.
Participates in local regional and state working groups.