Mid Level Emergency Management Planner
Required Qualifications:
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.
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.
Preferred 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.
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.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, driving in a vehicle, or working on a computer.
Ability to walk on uneven terrain in adverse weather, occasionally.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Variable weather conditions
Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and in front of a computer.
Additional Information:
Fully remote with travel up to 30% of the time; typical travel will be M-F for 1 to 3 days at a time.
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:
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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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