On-Call GIS Emergency Planner for LA

Dewberry; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewberry seeks a Technical Planning Specialist for deployment-based, on-call duties nationwide, with a focus on LA28 preparedness. The role supports federal, state, and local emergency planning efforts and coordinates closely with FEMA and other contractors in Los Angeles.

You will apply the FOPM planning process, develop and validate emergency operations plans, and perform data- and geospatial analytics to inform decisions. This position requires travel and in-person collaboration near LA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, planning, data science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in emergency management planning, preferably with FEMA or other federal deployments.
• Familiarity with FEMA’s Incident Command System (ICS), planning doctrine, and disaster recovery operations.
• Experience applying the FOPM Six-Step Planning Process in real-world planning scenarios.
• Demonstrated understanding of government regulations related to emergency management and disaster recovery.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and GIS platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and stakeholder facilitation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and implement emergency operations plans, hazard mitigation plans, and continuity of operations plans.
• Apply FEMA’s FOPM Six-Step Planning Process to guide planning deliverables and stakeholder engagement.
• Support planning task orders through coordination, documentation, and technical assistance.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and interagency coordination for planning efforts.
• Assist in the design and execution of exercises to test and improve plans.
• Provide surge staffing support during disaster activations and deployments.
• Integrate data analysis and geospatial analytics into planning products to support evidence-based decision making.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis in emergency management policies, programs, and procedures supporting federal agencies.
• Develop and implement database management solutions utilizing big data frameworks or modeling, and data science techniques including developing and applying AI/ML approaches to analytics.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and federal guidance.

Skills

Emergency planning

Stakeholder facilitation

Technical writing

Public trust clearance

Data analysis

GIS

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management/related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

GIS platforms

Job description

Dewberry seeks a Technical Planning Specialist for deployment-based, on-call duties nationwide, with a focus on LA28 preparedness. The role supports federal, state, and local emergency planning efforts and coordinates closely with FEMA and other contractors in Los Angeles.

You will apply the FOPM planning process, develop and validate emergency operations plans, and perform data- and geospatial analytics to inform decisions. This position requires travel and in-person collaboration near LA.