Emergency Management Planner - Regional-Middle
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief, Government Administration, Environmental & Urban Planning
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 09/03/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Job InformationState of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 09/03/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 09/16/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $4,057.00- $5,078.00
Salary (Annually) $48,684.00- $60,936.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Nashville, TN
Department Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DAVIDSON COUNTY This position will serve the Middle Tennessee Region. 0% - 40% remote work. QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of full-time/paid or unpaid internship responsible professional emergency management planning work or closely related field.
Substitution of Education forExperience:
Additional graduate coursework in emergency management, business continuity, public health emergency preparedness, public administration, or community planning may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, for a maximum of two years.
Substitution of Experience forEducation:
Qualifying full-time work in a public safety related field or office administration may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years.
OverviewThe Tennessee Department of Emergency Management Authority (TEMA) is dedicated to protecting Tennessee communities before, during, and after emergencies. Through preparedness, coordination, rapid response, and recovery, we work alongside local agencies, first responders, and residents to build a safer, stronger, and more resilient Tennessee. Working for TEMA is more than a career it's an opportunity to serve the people of Tennessee when they need us most.
Every role contributes to protecting communities, supporting those on the front lines, and helping Tennessee prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Join a team where your work has a meaningful impact across our state. Serve Tennessee. Support your neighbors. Make a difference.
The Regional Planner serves as the primary planning support resource to county emergency management agencies within an assigned region. This position specializes in the development, review, maintenance, and integration of County Basic Emergency Operations Plans (BEOPs) and County Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMPs). The Regional Planner ensures these plans meet state and federal standards, align with TEMA guidance, and support statewide preparedness, mitigation, and response outcomes.
Working under the Planning Branch and in coordination with the Regional Planning Manager, the Regional Planner supports county planning processes, facilitates stakeholder engagement, assists in exercise-driven plan improvements, and contributes to statewide capability assessments.
Responsibilities- Provides direct technical assistance to county emergency management agencies in developing, writing, reviewing, and updating County BEOPs to ensure compliance with state and federal planning standards and FEMA CPG-101.
- Guides counties through the Hazard Mitigation Planning process, including risk assessment development, mitigation strategy formulation, and alignment with FEMA's Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide.
- Reviews submitted BEOPs and HMPs for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with state frameworks, recommending revisions to strengthen operational readiness and hazard reduction outcomes.
- Facilitates workshops, planning meetings, and stakeholder coordination sessions to support plan development and multi-jurisdictional collaboration.
- Assists counties in integrating risk assessment findings, capability…
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