Remote Emergency Planning Specialist | Travel Ready

Tetra Tech; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Emergency Management Planner to support emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programs for state and local governments, transportation agencies, and other clients nationwide. The role emphasizes practical planning, technical writing, and the ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team.

The position may lead or support planning activities, including developing EOPs, COOPs, evacuation plans, and other documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in emergency management; three or more preferred.
• Familiarity with FEMA's CPG 101, NIMS, NRF.
• Familiarity with NDRF, HSEEP, and continuity planning principles.
• IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update emergency plans, procedures, and after-action reports.
• Analyze information and integrate regulations and best practices into planning deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to identify planning needs.
• Support or lead planning meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist in design, development, conduct, and evaluation of emergency management training and exercises.
• Prepare clear, technically sound documents and presentations.
• Manage tasks and deadlines under a Project Manager.
• Travel as required to support client meetings, workshops, and EOC activities.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field

Master's degree in emergency management (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an Emergency Management Planner to support emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programs for state and local governments, transportation agencies, and other clients nationwide. The role emphasizes practical planning, technical writing, and the ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team.

The position may lead or support planning activities, including developing EOPs, COOPs, evacuation plans, and other documents.