Homeland Security Planner (Part-time)

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Homeland Security Planner (Part-time)

SALARY:

$30.29 - $30.29

DEPARTMENT:

Emergency Management

Opening Date:

11/13/2024

Closing Date:

11/20/2024 12:00 a.m.

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management and Communications

FLSA: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, this position assists in the development of plans, policies and procedures relating to all areas of emergency management/homeland security including prevention, protection, response, recovery and mitigation of acts of terrorism or other significant events.  Assists in coordinating and facilitating training and exercise activities. Researches and recommends best practices in public safety training and exercises.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists department leadership in the development, revision and maintenance of plans, policies and procedures relating to all areas of emergency management/homeland security including prevention, protection, response, recovery and mitigation of acts of terrorism or other significant events. 

Utilizes various local and regional Homeland Security Assessment and Strategy results and the Statewide Homeland Security Strategy (SHSS) to substantiate recommendations for homeland security initiatives.

Assists department leadership in developing and maintaining a strategic plan for county-wide, multi-disciplinary public safety training and exercises.

Conducts research on best practices in public safety training and exercise and makes recommendations for training programs that support the jurisdiction’s preparedness needs.

Coordinates training and exercises by arranging for instructors, securing training/exercise location sites and provides logistical support for county-wide public safety training and exercise programs.

Creates PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and other audio/visual materials to support the delivery of training courses and exercises.

Instructs public safety training programs when qualified to do so.

Maintains accurate records related to planning, training and exercise activities.

Maintains and updates knowledge through conferences, seminars and in-service trainings as determined in consultation with department leadership.

Performs support tasks of a confidential nature relating to all areas of emergency management/homeland security including prevention, protection, response, recovery and mitigation.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.  

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience coordinating training and exercise programs in a public safety field

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience developing and utilizing plans, policies and procedures to prevent, prepare, respond and recover from significant public safety events

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate Degree or the completion of 60 college credit hours in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university

• Three (3) years of experience coordinating training and exercise programs in a public safety field and/or developing plans, policies and procedures in Emergency Management or a related public safety field

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

• Successful completion of the Michigan Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) program within two years of hire.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of the Professional Emergency Manager (PEM) designation or equivalent at the time of hire

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and best practices of emergency response and preparedness for significant public safety events

• Local and Regional Homeland Security efforts

• Principles and best practices of specialized emergency response teams

• Principles and best practices of public safet