Disaster Planning & Emergency Operations Lead

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Illinois is seeking a Disaster Services Planner to support statewide disaster planning in Springfield. You will develop and maintain plans, coordinate with agencies, and prepare reports to inform operational readiness.

The role includes supporting emergency operations, exercises, and deployments, guiding staff on program functions, and working in a union environment. Hybrid work options are available, with typical hours Mon-Fri.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in planning, business or public administration.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in various planning areas, such as regional, urban or management planning.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience in Emergency Management planning.
• Prefers a formal educational degree in Emergency Management or college-level course work in the Emergency Management field.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience involving disaster assistance and recovery efforts.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience preparing for, conducting, and evaluating emergency management drills and exercises, and drafting comprehensive evaluation reports.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, develops, revises, and maintains plans, procedures, maps, charts, and related materials.
• Coordinates with other state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and mutual aid organizations in the development and preparation of catastrophic disaster plans and annexes.
• Performs comprehensive reviews of operational response plans and planning products with signatory stakeholders.
• Analyzes and organizes complex and varied information to support the development of operational planning tools that enhance federally required annual program analysis products.
• Consults, educates, and coordinates with other Agency staff regarding program functions and collaborations.
• Serves in a support staff role for State Emergency Operations Center and statewide deployments during preplanned exercises, incidents, and emergency responses.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Skills

Planning

Interagency coordination

Policy analysis

Emergency management

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or public administration

Four-year college degree

Job description

The State of Illinois is seeking a Disaster Services Planner to support statewide disaster planning in Springfield. You will develop and maintain plans, coordinate with agencies, and prepare reports to inform operational readiness.

The role includes supporting emergency operations, exercises, and deployments, guiding staff on program functions, and working in a union environment. Hybrid work options are available, with typical hours Mon-Fri.