Emergency Management Planner

Conducts research, preparation, implementation, updating, exercising, and critiquing of the City’s emergency plans and programs in compliance with local, State, and Federal policies. Ensures efficient operation of the division and aids with City activities involving the planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of an emergency or disaster. Supports the Emergency Management Coordinator in development of programs that allow the City to meet all major emergencies.

Receives direction from the Emergency Management Coordinator. May receive functional supervision from the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews, maintains, and updates emergency management plans and supporting documents to reflect changes in personnel, contact information, procedures, and operational needs, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Assists in the development, coordination, and evaluation of drills and exercises to test emergency management plans, identify deficiencies, and improve preparedness.
• Assists in developing After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans (AAR/IPs), including tracking corrective actions and lessons learned from exercises and emergency incidents.
• Reviews and updates hazard analyses and associated risk assessments to reflect changes in community conditions, vulnerabilities, and potential threats.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), disaster recovery plans, and supporting emergency management procedures.
• Utilizes specialized emergency management software to track resources, conduct hazard and risk assessments, maintain special population information and emergency contacts, and support operational decision-making.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of emergency incidents, response activities, and related emergency management operations.
• Reviews Tier II reports and applicable Risk Management Program information submitted by industrial facilities in accordance with applicable reporting and public information requirements.
• Supports Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) activities, including emergency planning, hazard analysis, and coordination with industry and public safety partners.
• Attends meetings, seminars, conferences, and training courses to enhance professional knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and expand emergency management resources.
• Assists in developing Incident Action Plans (IAPs) for special events, soft targets, mass gatherings, and other locations involving large populations.
• Supports Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities during emergencies and disasters, serving as a member of the City's EOC staff.
• Assists in coordinating City departments and personnel to maintain a comprehensive citywide emergency management program.
• Engages with local businesses and industry partners to promote emergency preparedness, business continuity, and community resilience.
• Coordinates annual tracking and documentation of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements for City personnel.
• Maintains schedules and tracking systems for emergency management plan reviews, exercises, preparedness activities, and required reporting deadlines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

For indefinite periods of time – mobility within an office and field environment; walking; twisting body; stooping; standing; squatting; sitting; seeing; running; pushing, pulling, lifting, dragging, and carrying up to 40 pounds; climbing; crawling, reading; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing;…