Emergency Planning Analyst, Fire Department

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Fire Department seeks qualified candidates for Emergency Planning Analyst roles in response to ongoing disaster response needs. Initial employment period can be up to 90 days with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Successful candidates will develop agreements, analyze budgets and policies, and advocate the Department's position on proposed legislation. Strong research and analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or Business Administration.
• Four years experience in staff capacity analyzing and recommending solutions for organizational problems, budgets, revenue, or urban planning.

Responsibilities

• Develops contractual agreements with other agencies, including politically sensitive matters.
• Researches and recommends revenue enhancements, new programs and policies.
• Advocates the Fire Department's position on legislation and meets with stakeholders.
• Analyzes demographic data and uses advanced computer programs for modeling.
• Negotiates with city officials and county counsel to finalize agreements.
• Develops standards to maintain or modify service levels for optimal emergency response.
• Reviews environmental impact reports and provides fire-service mitigations.

Skills

Policy analysis

Budget analysis

Legislation analysis

Research

Education

Master's Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or Business Administration

Four years experience in a responsible staff capacity analyzing and recommending solutions

Job description

County of Los Angeles Fire Department seeks qualified candidates for Emergency Planning Analyst roles in response to ongoing disaster response needs. Initial employment period can be up to 90 days with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Successful candidates will develop agreements, analyze budgets and policies, and advocate the Department's position on proposed legislation. Strong research and analytical skills are required.