Emergency Prep Analyst - Special Events & Detours (9281)

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Pension Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Free SEPTA Transportation Pass

Job summary

SEPTA seeks an Emergency Preparedness Analyst – Special Events & Detours to coordinate preparedness, incident response, and service continuity for major events and disruptions. You will liaise with emergency management, operations, and public safety partners to ensure safe, reliable transit operations.

The role requires developing plans, detour strategies, and situational awareness products, with emphasis on multi-agency coordination and effective communication during planned and emergency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Three years' experience in Emergency Management, Transportation Operations, Urban Planning.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in Public Transportation industry is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and strong technical writing skills.
• PC experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Monitor planned events, construction, severe weather, safety incidents, demonstrations, and disruptions; assess impacts and recommend continuity measures.
• Maintain awareness of local, regional, and national events and coordinate preparedness with stakeholders.
• Conduct situational assessments and forecasting to identify impacts on infrastructure, service, and safety.
• Develop risk assessments and contingency plans to mitigate disruptions to operations.
• Coordinate planning for events and detours; support multi-agency coordination and communications.

Skills

Emergency management

Public administration

Transportation operations

Public safety

Technical writing

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management/related field

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Secure Your Future with SEPTA – A Leader in Transportation!

The Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region.

Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, will be accepted at this time.

We Are Proud To Be Recognized As 2023 FORBES Best in State Employer Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024

We are seeking to hire candidates for our Emergency Prep Analyst - Special Events & Detours (9281).

Opening Date: 09/15/2026

Closing Date: 09/29/2026

Job Grade: SAM 38

Salary Range: $73,164.00-$91,442.00

Overall Description

The Emergency Preparedness Analyst - Special Events & Detours is responsible for coordinating, planning, monitoring, and supporting SEPTA's preparedness, operational continuity, and emergency management activities associated with special events, service detours, planned disruptions, and emergency incidents. The position serves as a critical liaison between Emergency Management, the Operations Control Center, SEPTA operating divisions, public safety agencies, governmental partners, and event organizers to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transit operations during planned and unplanned events.

The incumbent develops operational plans, detour strategies, contingency procedures, and situational awareness products that support system resilience and service continuity. The position coordinates multi-agency planning efforts, supports emergency operations and Command Center activations, and provides technical expertise in incident management, emergency preparedness, special event operations, and transportation continuity planning.

Specific Responsibilities

• Monitor planned events, construction projects, severe weather, public safety incidents, demonstrations, critical infrastructure disruptions, and emerging threats that may impact SEPTA operations. Assess operational impacts, conduct risk analyses, and develop recommendations to support service continuity, operational readiness, and customer mobility.
• Maintain awareness of local, regional, and national events that may influence transit operations and recommend preparedness measures in coordination with operational stakeholders.
• Conduct situational assessments and operational forecasting to identify potential impacts on transportation infrastructure, service delivery, passenger movements, employee safety, and system resilience.
• Develop operational risk assessments and contingency plans to mitigate disruptions affecting transit operations, facilities, personnel, and customers.
• Coordinate preparedness planning and operational support activities for special events, major public gatherings, demonstrations, sporting events, concerts, parades, conventions, and other activities that may impact SEPTA services.
• Serve as SEPTA's liaison with municipal agencies, emergency management organizations, transportation partners, event organizers, venue operators, and public safety stakeholders to coordinate operational requirements and service impacts.
• Participate in multi-agency planning meetings and develop operational coordination plans to support safe and efficient transportation operations before, during, and after special events.
• Analyze detour proposals and operational alternatives to evaluate impacts on service reliability, passenger accessibility, travel times, workforce requirements, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with operating divisions, service planning, engineering, maintenance, and external agencies to ensure detour plans are operationally feasible and effectively communicated.
• Assist in developing and maintaining emergency management plans, event operations plans, event fact sheets, operational continuity procedures, special event playbooks, and emergency response protocols.
• Monitor implementation of approved detours and service adjustments and recommend modifications based on operational conditions and customer impacts.
• Support Operations Control Center and Emergency Operations Centers by collecting, validating, analyzing, and disseminating critical operational information to leadership and partner agencies.
• Maintain situational awareness through monitoring of operational systems, intelligence sources, weather products, public safety notifications, and partner agency information.
• Develop and disseminate situational awareness reports, executive briefings, incident summaries, operational impact assessments, and after-action reports for SEPTA leadership.
• Identify trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for operational improvements to enhance preparedness, resilience, and customer service performance.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Urban Planning, or a related field; three (3) years' experience in Emergency Management, Transportation Operations, Urban Planning.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education (one year of formal education equating to two years of work experience) may be considered in lieu of the above requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience in operations in the Public Transportation Industry preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to pursue/perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have excellent verbal and strong technical writing skills.
• Required PC experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Ideal Qualifications And Experience

• Associate or Certified Emergency Manager, preferred.
• FEMA Independent Study Certifications: IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800.
• Working knowledge of the DHS Homeland Security Emergency and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), preferred.
• Knowledge of public transportation operations, service planning, and emergency response principles.

Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits!

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Employee Wellness – Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.
• Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.
• Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!

Join us and take advantage of these incredible benefits while making a difference in your community!

SEPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.