Homeland Security Planning Coordinator

28 Apr 2024

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MDO-OEM is seeking a Homeland Security Planning Coordinator to work closely with Philadelphia’s public safety partners.  Under the direction of the Homeland Security Program Manager, the selected applicant will be responsible for developing Incident Action Plans, providing analysis of public safety activities such as special events, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.  Candidates for this position should possess a strong desire to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, professional public safety environment, and a willingness to serve the public in the fifth largest city in the nation. The successful candidate for this position will assist with the development, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of an integrated program to support the preparedness for and response to emergency incidents in Philadelphia.Essential FunctionsHomeland security planning is a critical component of public safety operations. The Homeland Security Planning Coordinator is responsible for a range of activities including, but not limited to, the following:Developing plans and providing assistance in the development of security protocols, guidelines and policies that promote interoperability, situational awareness, and common operating protocols.Participating in the planning, operations and assessment of large special events or mass gatherings.Coordinating and collaborating with federal, regional, state and local Homeland Security officials regarding security initiatives and emergency management programs.Furthering the development of and maintaining the City’s critical infrastructure compendium.Developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of stakeholders from local, state and federal government as well as community-based organizations, non-profit organizations and private entities.Successful completion of required courses to gain working knowledge of emergency planning and security procedures and best practices, familiarization with primary stakeholders, and other fundamentals of the practice of emergency management.Performing other work as required.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEffective oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills.Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships.Ability to coordinate diverse groups toward a common goal.Ability to interpret federal and state emergency management requirements and regulations.Knowledge of basic government accounting, management, and procurement procedures is preferred.General experience in planning and policy development is preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).Work-LifeWorking hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. Our team is currently hybrid with both virtual and in-office days, however the position can opt to come in the office each day if desired.OEM personnel will be required to serve in an on-call capacity which may require work outside of typical business hours, for extended periods of time, during states of emergency, in a field environment, in the 24/7 watch center, and during activations of Philadelphia’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Example environments include but are not limited to scenes where materials are on fire, around compromised utilities, around compromised structures, near hazardous materials storage that may be compromised, in congregate living settings, in/near crowds, near downed vegetation or other debris, or near flooding and water-damaged materials. All work will be performed while donning a level of personal protective equipment recommended by the incident safety officer and that you are trained on. Example tasks include working at a computer, observing and documenting conditions, staffing an incident command post, communicating with responders or survivors, operating vehicles up to your licensed class, staffing facilities for survivors, transporting materials, being near a site where a serious injury or loss of life has occurred, sitting, standing, walking, climbing, crawling, or lifting/carrying materials. OEM personnel are essential workers.

  • ID: #49821148
  • State: Pennsylvania Philadelphia 19113 Philadelphia USA
  • City: Philadelphia
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Showed: 2023-04-28
  • Deadline: 2023-06-27
  • Category: Et cetera