Jr. Planning Specialist

Summary

Join Tidal Basin, a leading provider of emergency management services, as an Emergency Management Planning Specialist. This temporary position supports state or local agencies, ensuring successful incident objectives and coordination with partner agencies. You will contribute to the Planning Section by analyzing operational information and sharing situational awareness. The role requires experience in emergency management planning and EOC support, providing strategic and tactical guidance during incidents. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of educational and/or operational experience
• Experience working in an EOC or as part of an Incident Management Team (IMT)
• Experience working with governmental (local, state, federal) and non-governmental partners
• Experience working as part of a Planning Section
• Experience researching complex issues and implementing incident objectives with stakeholders
• Be able to travel as needed, sometimes to multiple locations daily, as part of your assigned duties

Responsibilities

• Understanding of the emergency management system and how jurisdictions coordinate together during large-scale incidents
• Provide strategy and tactical support related to the incident scenario utilizing experience in emergency management planning and EOC support
• Provide guidance based on functional experience in incident operations at the level or levels of government commensurate with the scope of the incident
• Ability to remain calm and poised under pressure, remaining focused when working to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate flexibility, integrity, teamwork, and commitment to mission
• Provide excellent written and verbal communications
• Provide development of plans, procedures and other deliverables as assigned
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products
• Be willing to work onsite with a client as directed to support operations

Benefits

Hourly Pay Rate $35-40/hr