Emergency Preparedness Planner

General Responsibilities
Under the leadership of the Director of the Office of Security and Emergency Management (OSEM), the Emergency Preparedness Planner will provide division-wide guidance and coordination for the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the VBCPS Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). This position will be responsible for ensuring coordination of emergency planning, preparedness initiatives, training, exercises, and response activities. During Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, the position serves as a member of the assigned EOC team and coordinates emergency management functions in support of the Director of the Office of Security and Emergency Management.

In addition to emergency response activities, the position will oversee day-to-day emergency preparedness initiatives, including emergency planning, continuity of operations, hazard mitigation, recovery planning, and compliance with applicable state and federal emergency management requirements.

Essential Tasks (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Design, create, coordinate, and update programs, documents, presentations, and databases that support the Office of Security and Emergency Management's emergency operations procedures, training programs and emergency management documentation.
• Research and propose updates to emergency response planning based on known best practices and external research initiatives.
• Coordinate the annual review of all VBCPS Emergency Response Plans and update them as appropriate; maintain electronic access to the plan and provide paper copies upon request.
• Coordinate the development and revision of the VBCPS Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to include identifying essential staff and services to ensure the efficient operation of the school division after a catastrophic event.
• Plan and coordinate emergency mitigation strategies and resources for large-scale VBCPS incidents, such as severe weather events.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with preparedness and response partners internal and external to the division and with outside emergency management agencies.
• Represent the division on various committees, work groups, and teams; coordinate with multi-jurisdictional partners, and stakeholders to determine appropriate courses of emergency action, recommend emergency planning guidelines, and ensure compliance with applicable emergency management requirements.
• Coordinate with school administrators and city staff for Level 2 Emergencies, including evacuation, opening of emergency shelters, and reunification plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities
Under the leadership of the Director of the Office of Security and Emergency Management (OSEM), the Emergency Preparedness Planner will provide division-wide guidance and coordination for the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the VBCPS Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). This position will be responsible for ensuring coordination of emergency planning, preparedness initiatives, training, exercises, and response activities. During Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, the position serves as a member of the assigned EOC team and coordinates emergency management functions in support of the Director of the Office of Security and Emergency Management.

In addition to emergency response activities, the position will oversee day-to-day emergency preparedness initiatives, including emergency planning, continuity of operations, hazard mitigation, recovery planning, and compliance with applicable state and federal emergency management requirements.
Essential Tasks
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Design, create, coordinate, and update programs, documents, presentations, and databases that support the Office of Security and Emergency Management's emergency operations procedures, training programs and emergency management documentation.
• Research and propose updates to emergency response planning based on known best practices and external research initiatives.
• Coordinate the annual review of all VBCPS Emergency Response Plans and update them as appropriate; maintain electronic access to the plan and provide paper copies upon request.
• Coordinate the development and revision of the VBCPS Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to include identifying essential staff and services to ensure the efficient operation of the school division after a catastrophic event.
• Plan and coordinate emergency mitigation strategies and resources for large-scale VBCPS incidents, such as severe weather events.
• Develop and maintain strong…