Senior Emergency Management Planner

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.