Emergency Management Exercise Specialist
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in emergency management within the Southern California area. Demonstrated experience designing, conducting and evaluating emergency management exercises consistent with the Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP). At least 2 years’ experience in emergency management consulting with an advanced understanding of project management concepts, including client management and performing to a project scope and time-line under the guidance of a project manager. Must be able to work independently and effectively coordinate projects at the ground level on a daily basis on behalf of the project manager. Prefer at least 4 years’ experience conducting HSEEP exercises for a major utility.
You should have the following:
• Strong oral communication skills with proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff.
• Strong writing skills with an ability to provide periodic editorial support to the client.
• Strong research and data analysis background.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and public outreach techniques.
• Must be willing to support client requests for assistance with planned events, emergency response, and activations outside of normal operating hours.
• Must demonstrate a flexible style and an ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Must demonstrate ability to thoroughly and correctly deliver client-requested secondary tasks under expedited time constraints.
• Ability to present information and reports to both operational and executive groups.
• Ability to compile data using spreadsheets and forms.
• Ability to conduct general administrative duties (e.g. scheduling, document formatting, printing) using desktop computer applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate participation in meetings and exercises.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college required, Master's degree preferred.
Other Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute or equivalent
• Certification as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) from the International Association of Emergency Managers
• Certified Business Continuity Planner
This position requires you to drive on a regular basis and will require passing a motor vehicle record (MVR) background check. In addition, you must be able to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance if necessary.
This position also requires roughly 50% of your time traveling including overnight stays.
For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
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