Office of Emergency Management Planning Officer

SALARY RANGE: $94,759.86 - $94,759.86 Works under the general direction of the OEM (Office of Emergency Management) Manager to develop, coordinate, and oversee emergency/disaster plans for City of Memphis. Oversees and provides work direction, assignment of duties, evaluation of work performance, and discipline of assigned Emergency Management Specialists. Provides prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery to mission areas. Coordinates the mission areas with various entities requesting assistance.

Serves as a functional component of preparedness to direct the exercising, training, and equipping of first responders, private partners, and citizens. Assigns tasks according to mission assignments. Supervises the development and review of plans associated with prevention from, response to, recovery from, and mitigation of any natural and man‑made disaster or major emergency. Attends and coordinates stakeholder meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Acts as Planning Section Chief during Emergency Operations Center activations. Works with local schools and businesses to assist with emergency planning efforts. Works with other agencies of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to manage incidents involving all threats and hazards to reduce loss of life, property, and harm to the environment. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation.

Travels and attends various meetings, businesses and work sites across the City. Administers and/or assists with presentations, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes. Conducts and coordinates planning meetings. Manages grant preparation and submission for the division. Conducts training and exercise programs.

Works under the general direction of the OEM (Office of Emergency Management) Manager to develop, coordinate, and oversee emergency/disaster plans for City of Memphis. Oversees and provides work direction, assignment of duties, evaluation of work performance, and discipline of assigned Emergency Management Specialists. Provides prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery to mission areas. Coordinates the mission areas with various entities requesting assistance.

Serves as a functional component of preparedness to direct the exercising, training, and equipping of first responders, private partners, and citizens. Assigns tasks according to mission assignments. Supervises the development and review of plans associated with prevention from, response to, recovery from, and mitigation of any natural and man‑made disaster or major emergency. Attends and coordinates stakeholder meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Acts as Planning Section Chief during Emergency Operations Center activations. Works with local schools and businesses to assist with emergency planning efforts. Works with other agencies of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to manage incidents involving all threats and hazards to reduce loss of life, property, and harm to the environment. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation.

Travels and attends various meetings, businesses and work sites across the City. Administers and/or assists with presentations, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes. Conducts and coordinates planning meetings. Manages grant preparation and submission for the division. Conducts training and exercise programs.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assumes responsibilities of OEM Manager as necessary.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Requires ability to communicate information to staff and general public, including the media, under stressful conditions during emergency situations. Requires the ability to operate radio console, telephone, and computer. Requires lifting objects (such as emergency equipment) weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to operate an automobile and/or emergency vehicle.

Work is performed in a highly secured office work area. Requires…