Emergency Planner, Operations and Policy Analyst

Overview

Position Title Emergency Planner, Operations and Policy Analyst 3

Initial Posting Date 02/20/2026

Final date to receive applications 03/02/2026

Agency Department of Human Services

Salary Range $6,834 - $10,076

Position Type Employee

Job Description The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! The Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Resilience and Emergency Management is seeking a skilled and collaborative Emergency Planner to help strengthen the state’s ability to respond to and recover from complex natural, technological, and human-caused disasters. Reporting to the Preparedness Section Chief, this position plays a pivotal role in ensuring that ODHS and its partners across the emergency management landscape are ready to meet the needs of Oregon’s communities during times of crisis.

If this position aligns with your career goals, then we want to hear from you!

As an Emergency Planner
, you will:

The Emergency Planner reports to the Preparedness Section Chief to ensure the Oregon Department of Human Services, and its key partners in the emergency management field, are prepared to respond to and recover from highly complex natural, technological, and man-made emergencies and disasters. The position is part of a team that generates an integrated preparedness plan for state-wide mass care activities.

The Emergency Planner position works with all the members of the Preparedness Section to design, build and perform exercises designed to test mass care capabilities, and develop and deliver trainings and build a fully realized state training program for mass care response and recovery.

• Support the development, review and updating of statewide emergency response, recovery, preparedness and mitigation plans and policies with an emphasis on those that directly address or otherwise support mass care, emergency assistance, temporary housing and other Emergency Support Function 6 activities.
• Develop, review, and update statewide and agency emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation plans, with emphasis on mass care and continuity of operations.
• Coordinate planning efforts with state, local, federal, and non-governmental partners to ensure integrated, multi-agency mass care capabilities.
• Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, private sector partners, and community organizations to secure resources and strengthen emergency response networks.
• Ensure plans comply with state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines; monitor changes and update plans accordingly.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to inform planning and preparedness strategies.
• Lead development and delivery of mass care training programs and credentialing systems for staff, volunteers, and partners.
• Design and execute Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP)-compliant drills and exercises to test and improve mass care plans.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, trainings, and outreach, prioritizing engagement with underserved and vulnerable populations.
• Support public information efforts by creating and distributing preparedness materials.
• Serve in incident response roles as needed, including planning, liaison, or deployment assignments within Oregon or through mutual aid agreements.

Seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work experience related to Emergency Management and Preparedness, and/or Public Health Emergency Preparedness and/or Mass Care Planning.

Education in Business, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Behavioral Sciences, Political Science, Communication, Education or a similar related degree will substitute for experience based on the following:

• Bachelor’s…