All-Hazards Planner | Remote 2 Days/Week | Planning

Dept-of-Emergency-Management; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework 2 days/week

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is seeking a State All Hazards Planner to lead all-hazards planning in compliance with federal and state laws and policies. You will coordinate with stakeholders to develop and maintain plans, support THIRA/SPR processes, and guide agency planning efforts.

The position offers two days of telework weekly with requirement for regular onsite presence at VDEM Headquarters.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the four phases of emergency management and NIMS.
• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience overseeing development, writing, and review of all-hazards plans; manage planning contracts.
• Ability to communicate technical, regulatory, and sensitive information clearly to diverse groups.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and deadlines, manage multiple projects, and maintain detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in austere environments.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Creates new all-hazard plans and maintains current plans in coordination with stakeholders.
• Analyzes past events and exercises to identify and implement necessary changes to plans.
• Ensures all planning activities and plans comply with non-discrimination laws and address accessibility needs.
• Leads and provides planning assistance to VDEM Planners and State agencies regarding the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan (COVEOP) and its annexes.
• Provides project support to the other State All Hazards Planner, the Lead Planner for the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Assessment Program Coordinator for the THIRA/SPR process.
• Provides all-hazards planning guidance and support to State agencies, VDEM Region AHPs, and local Emergency Managers.

Skills

Emergency management knowledge

Planning coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Job description

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is seeking a State All Hazards Planner to lead all-hazards planning in compliance with federal and state laws and policies. You will coordinate with stakeholders to develop and maintain plans, support THIRA/SPR processes, and guide agency planning efforts.

The position offers two days of telework weekly with requirement for regular onsite presence at VDEM Headquarters.