Planner III (Hazard Mitigation Specialist)

Delco Pa; Media, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Delco Pa in Media, PA, is seeking an Environmental Senior Planner - Hazard Mitigation Specialist to lead research, report preparation, and outreach for the County Work Program with a focus on hazard mitigation and related planning efforts. Under the Environmental Manager, you will update and maintain the Hazard Mitigation Plan, prepare for WPAC meetings, and develop content with data and documentation.

You will engage municipalities, foster collaboration with emergency services, and support

Qualifications

• Master's degree in planning or related field with experience in Hazard Mitigation planning.
• Ability to work in a team environment on varied projects with public and private interests.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with the planning process at the local level.
• Working knowledge of AGOL or related hazard mitigation networks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct updates/maintenance of the County's Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP).
• Prepare for annual Hazard Mitigation/Act 167 WPAC meetings and outreach for input.
• Develop HMP content and supporting documentation.
• Foster participation of municipalities in hazard mitigation planning.
• Create informational resources for the public and municipalities.
• Collaborate with County Emergency Services and neighboring counties.
• Assist in county stormwater planning and Act 167 plan updates.
• Prepare subdivision/land development reports and related tasks.
• Provide guidance to Planners and Interns.
• Prepare environmental components of comprehensive plans.
• Participate in regional environmental and watershed committees.
• Present at regional meetings and local events.
• Perform water/sewage planning reviews as required.
• Provide technical assistance to municipalities on environmental issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Planning process knowledge

Hazard Mitigation experience

Education

Master's degree in planning or related field

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Online (AGOL)

Job description

Work Location

Work Location Government Center Building, Media, PA:

Salary $60,739.00 Annually

Summary

The Environmental Senior Planner - Hazard Mitigation Specialist is responsible for carrying out and taking the lead on tasks including research, report preparation, and outreach for activities as set forth in the Department Work Program with focus on hazard mitigation and related planning efforts.

Under general supervision of the Environmental Manager:

• Conducts activities related to updating/maintaining the County's Hazard Mitigation Plan (hereafter HMP) including but not limited to the following:
• Prepare for and set an annual Hazard Mitigation/Act 167 WPAC meeting.
• Conduct necessary outreach and collect needed input for HMP update.
• Develop HMP content including necessary data and appendix supporting documentation.
• Foster existing HMP municipalities and strive to add un-signed municipalities with a goal of 100% participation.
• Develop informational resources for both the public and municipalities to further overall county understanding for the necessity for hazard mitigation planning.
• Foster collaborative relations with hazard mitigation efforts of the County Emergency Services Department as well as neighboring counties, the City of Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).
• Assist in county stormwater planning efforts including aiding in the implementation and updating of the Countywide Act 167 stormwater plan.
• Prepares subdivision/land development reports and other section tasks as requested.
• Provides work guidance to Planners and Interns, as required.
• Prepares environmental components of municipal and/or multi-municipal comprehensive plans.
• Participates in regional environmental and watershed group committees.
• Presents at regional meetings, conferences, and local events.
• Performs state-mandated sewage facilities planning module reviews.
• Provides technical assistance to municipalities concerning environmental issues and programs.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding environmental issues.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in planning or related field, plus 2 years of Hazard Mitigation Plan experience; or bachelor's degree in planning or related field, plus 4 years of Hazard Mitigation experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment on a wide range of projects involving both public and private interests is essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with the planning process at the local level.
• Working knowledge of AGOL or/and existing network within the hazard mitigation profession is/are a plus.