Senior Emergency Management Planner
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Emergency Management Planner to our Emergency Management Risk and Resilience team based in a Remote capacity.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
The selected candidate will provide emergency management planning, response and recovery services to local and state governments, private businesses, universities and other institutions in a regionally defined area.
· Effectively and efficiently supporting multiple simultaneous projects.
· Responsibilities for this position involve designing, developing, and delivering emergency management consulting services.
· Perform strategic planning, meeting coordination and facilitation, risk assessment, emergency operations planning, gap analysis, continuity of operations (COOP)
· Perform business continuity planning (BCP), policy and regulatory analysis, evacuation planning, recovery planning, multi-jurisdictional coordination, communication planning, after-action assessments, as well as evaluation, training and exercise programs.
· Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
· Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
· Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
· Travel as required as needed.
· Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in emergency management or related field is preferred.
· Four (4) years of emergency management experience. City, County 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.
· 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.
· 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).
· Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manger (AEM) from IAEM is a plus.
· Certified Continuity Planner from either DRII or FEMA is a plus.
· Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) is a plus.
· 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 combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.