Mid Level Emergency Management Planner

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in emergency management or related field is preferred.

·       Five (5) years of emergency management experience. City, County, District or State-level emergency management experience preferred.

·       Understanding of the FEMA six-step planning process, emergency management exercise programs, and principles.

·       Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses (such as through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute classroom and/or on-line training programs) and recognized training and/or education in emergency management, public health, continuity, and/or strategic planning.

·       Successful completion of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training.

·       Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manger (AEM) from IAEM preferred.

·       Certified Continuity Planner from either DRII or FEMA preferred.

·       Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) preferred.

·       Assessor for the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) preferred.

·       Familiarity with FEMA Homeland Security grant programs, a plus.

·       Understanding of basic project management concepts including client management and performing to the project scope and timeline under the guidance of the 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.

·       Demonstrated ability to establish priorities to complete work in a timely manner, despite changes in workload or assignment, pressure of deadlines, or competing priorities.

·       Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

·       Strong written and verbal communications skills.

·       Works well within a team structure.

·       Experience reaching consensus with multiple stakeholders that have different goals and opinions.

·       Excellent time management, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

·       Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

·       Merit-based financial rewards.

·       Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

·       Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

·       Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science^® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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