Grant-Funded Regional Homeland Security Planner

Harris County

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Harris County is seeking a Homeland Security Planner to support UASI grant programs and regional preparedness efforts in the Houston area. The role involves coordinating with local, state, and federal partners to develop plans, assessments, and training activities for regional security priorities.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • Alternative: High school diploma or GED with four (4) years of specialized experience in emergency management, homeland security, disaster preparedness, planning, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates, develops, updates, and maintains emergency management and homeland security plans, including coordinating stakeholder participation and incorporating applicable federal, state, and local requirements and guidance.
  • Coordinates with local jurisdictions, government agencies, emergency response organizations, private-sector partners, and other stakeholders to support regional preparedness and homeland security initiatives.
  • Represents HCOHSEM at meetings with local jurisdictions, government agencies, emergency responders, community partners, the public, and other stakeholders.
  • Develops, organizes, coordinates, and conducts regional workshops, drills, exercises, training activities, and other preparedness events.
  • Collects, analyzes, and integrates data to identify regional preparedness needs, assess capabilities, develop plans, and support homeland security strategies.

Job description

Harris County is seeking a Homeland Security Planner to support UASI grant programs and regional preparedness efforts in the Houston area. The role involves coordinating with local, state, and federal partners to develop plans, assessments, and training activities for regional security priorities.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic

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