Planner 1 (Local Government) - Monroe County Emergency Management

Are you eager to contribute to your community by enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure during emergencies and disasters? If you are a motivated, detail-oriented leader with a passion for fostering a vibrant community, this could be the perfect career for you. As a Planner I - Critical Infrastructure Preparedness with the Monroe County Office of Emergency Management, you will collaborate with essential facilities throughout Monroe County to develop and improve planning and training initiatives, ultimately bolstering the resilience of the entire community. Seize this exciting opportunity and apply today!

In this position, you will engage in comprehensive administrative work related to emergency management, focusing on the coordination and administration of both internal and external resources to fulfill your assigned duties. Your key responsibilities will include overseeing the emergency management planning process and developing countywide preparedness and response strategies for various hazards, including natural disasters, human-made incidents, and technological threats. You will lead a collaborative planning effort in partnership with local, regional, and state agencies, which will involve researching, drafting, and periodically updating the necessary plans to ensure the program's effectiveness. Additionally, you will be tasked with managing grants associated with hazardous materials and supervising the annual collection of chemical inventories and Tier II reports from industrial facilities.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hour work week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours include an irregular schedule. 24/7 coverage flexibility needed during emergencies to staff the County's Emergency Operations Center activations.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in local, regional, or state planning; or
• One year as a Planner Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• A master's degree in planning; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.