Senior Emergency Planning Specialist | EOC & THIRA Lead

City of St. Louis; Agency (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Louis is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist (CEMA) – Planning to coordinate emergency planning with City departments, regional partners, SEMA, and FEMA Region VII.

The role focuses on EOP development, hazard annexes, and planning compliance during steady-state operations. The position leads THIRA activities and serves as Planning Section Chief during EOC activations, requiring 24/7 availability and strong collaboration with partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Homeland Security, Public Policy, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead Emergency Operations Plan development and maintenance.
• Coordinate THIRA process with stakeholders and partners.
• Serve as Planning Section Chief during EOC activations and manage planning documentation.

Skills

Emergency planning

THIRA process

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field

Tools

Planning software

Job description

City of St. Louis is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist (CEMA) – Planning to coordinate emergency planning with City departments, regional partners, SEMA, and FEMA Region VII.

The role focuses on EOP development, hazard annexes, and planning compliance during steady-state operations. The position leads THIRA activities and serves as Planning Section Chief during EOC activations, requiring 24/7 availability and strong collaboration with partners.