Emergency Management Planner

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Emergency Management Planner to be based in Oakland, CA. This is a part time variable position, open to remote location within the US

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works as a member of project teams to support clients’ planning efforts.
• Leads individual tasks within overall projects.
• Collaborates directly with clients to advance project work.
• Applies understanding of national, state and local emergency management frameworks and best practices to specific regional and local initiatives.
• Assesses clients’ capabilities and needs regarding emergency management, to enhance their response/recovery frameworks.
• Develops and update emergency management plans, hazard mitigation plans, and other response/recovery plans.
• Develops and update business continuity plans and continuity of operations plans.
• Develops and deliver training programs and materials, to improve agencies’ and jurisdictions’ understanding of emergency management principles and practices.
• Plans and conducts HSEEP-compliant emergency management exercises.
• Prepares after-action reports, following exercises and real-world incidents.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field
• 10+ years of emergency management planning experience or equivalent
• Strong understanding of emergency management, safety, hazard assessment/mitigation principles and practices.
• Experience in preparing emergency and/or hazard mitigation documents.
• Knowledge of federal and State of California emergency management frameworks (NRF, NIMS, ICS, SEMS)
• Knowledge of FEMA exercise planning and conduct framework (HSEEP)
• Familiarity with State of California and Northern California emergency management plans and practices
• Experience supporting state and local agencies in emergency management planning efforts.
• Experience developing and delivering training materials, workshops, and exercises.
• Proficient with standard office software (MS Office, etc.)
• Ability to work well in teams and independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

• Some travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

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