Catastrophic Disaster Planner

State of Illinois; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security in Springfield seek a Catastrophic Disaster Planner to help develop statewide disaster plans and support operations. You will collaborate with state agencies and partners, analyze complex data to improve planning tools, and participate in exercises and emergency response activities.

The role follows a hybrid schedule, with 2–5 days in the office, and requires travel, overtime, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Four years of college, preferably in planning, business, or public administration.
• Two years of professional experience in planning areas such as regional, urban, or management planning.
• Preferred: Two years of professional experience in Emergency Management planning and comprehensive operational emergency plan development.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive state-supplied vehicles.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays as needed and work overtime including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of statewide operational and catastrophic disaster plans.
• Collaborate with state agencies and partner organizations to improve planning tools.
• Analyze complex information to enhance planning tools and capabilities.
• Provide support during emergency operations and exercises.

Skills

Planning experience

Emergency management planning

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Overtime availability

Education

Four years of college in planning, business, or public administration

Job description

This Catastrophic Disaster Planner position, located at the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security in Springfield, supports the development and maintenance of statewide operational and catastrophic disaster plans. The role collaborates with state agencies and partner organizations, analyzes complex information to enhance planning tools, and serves in a support capacity during emergency operations and exercises. The position works Monday-Friday with a hybrid schedule of 2-5 days per week in office.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of college, preferably in planning, business, or public administration
• Two years of professional experience in planning areas such as regional, urban, or management planning
• Preferred: Two years of professional experience in Emergency Management planning and comprehensive operational emergency plan development
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive state-supplied vehicles
• Ability to travel with overnight stays as needed and work overtime including evenings and weekends