Remote Emergency Management Planner — Impact & Exercises

Tetra Tech; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Emergency Management Planner to support the development and implementation of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programs for state and local governments, transportation agencies, private organizations, and other clients nationwide.

The ideal candidate will bring practical emergency management experience, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update emergency plans, procedures, after-action reports, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to identify planning needs and develop practical solutions.
• Lead planning meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities as assigned.
• Design, develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency management training and exercises.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and professionally written technical documents, presentations, and deliverables.
• Travel to support client meetings, planning workshops, training, and exercises as required.
• Manage assigned tasks and deadlines under the direction of a Project Manager.

Skills

Emergency management knowledge

Technical writing

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an Emergency Management Planner to support the development and implementation of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programs for state and local governments, transportation agencies, private organizations, and other clients nationwide.

The ideal candidate will bring practical emergency management experience, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.