Emergency Planning Leader, Regional Strategist

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County seeks an experienced Emergency Planning Specialist to coordinate county-wide emergency planning activities and provide technical assistance to agencies and partners. You will implement goals, review plans for compliance, and participate in ongoing training and exercises.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, with on-call EOC duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Emergency Management, or related field, or four years of directly applied experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced organizational and project management abilities for planning initiatives.
• Experience with emergency management concepts and data analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, facilitates, and organizes county-wide emergency planning activities with various partners.
• Implements emergency management goals through tasks like maintaining records, documenting reports, and data products.
• Reviews plans for compliance with guidance, ordinances, or regulations.
• Maintains proficiency through regular training and participation in exercises.
• Serves as a liaison to committees and organizations and supports outreach efforts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Emergency management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fort Bend County seeks an experienced Emergency Planning Specialist to coordinate county-wide emergency planning activities and provide technical assistance to agencies and partners. You will implement goals, review plans for compliance, and participate in ongoing training and exercises.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, with on-call EOC duties as assigned.