Disaster Services Planning Specialist

State of Illinois

Springfield (IL)

Hybrid

USD 72,000 - 104,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The State of Illinois is seeking a Hazard Mitigation Specialist for the Division of Recovery within the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). You will serve as a Disaster Services Planner for FEMA Hazard Mitigation grants, developing plans and coordinating with partners to advance mitigation efforts.

Responsibilities include educating state and local personnel, coordinating with agency staff, and participating in disaster response and recovery

Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the 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.

Responsibilities

Serves as a Disaster Services Planner for Hazard Mitigation for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) performing professional emergency services planning for applicants throughout the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation grant process.
Develops relevant plans, procedures, and other materials for Hazard Mitigation programs.
Conducts educational opportunities for State agency and local government personnel regarding procedures for Hazard Mitigation programs.
Consults and coordinates with other Agency staff regarding Hazard Mitigation program functions and coordination.
Participates in disaster response and recovery activities.
Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.