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Baltimore City

Senior Planner, Operations Officer I (NCS) - Baltimore City Fire Department

401 E Fayette St Full time

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$70,338.00 - $112,807.00 Annually

Starting Pay:

$70,338.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

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Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits  

Job Summary:  

The Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management is seeking a Senior Planner to lead and coordinate the City’s emergency planning initiatives. The position requires extensive knowledge of emergency management concepts, principles, and operations. The Senior Planner will play a key role in enhancing the City’s preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. This position reports to and is supervised by the Deputy Director of Planning and Administration.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field; at least two years of experience in public policy and administration, public safety, emergency management, or other relevant experience; and possess excellent analytical, communication (written and oral), organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills. Experience with Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), Emergency Operations Planning (EOP), and mitigation planning is preferred.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead and manage the development, review, revision, and publication of all emergency management plans, policies, and procedures, including the City’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Continuity of Operations (COOP), Continuity of Government (COG), and OEM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Oversee planning teams, working groups, and the OEM internship program, including assigning work, monitoring progress, ensuring quality, and establishing performance standards.
  • Coordinate applications for FEMA Public Assistance and Individual Assistance programs in collaboration with City agencies and partners.
  • Lead the After-Action Report (AAR) and Improvement Plan (IP) processes for major events and emergencies.
  • Provide technical assistance and support to external partners, including assisted living facilities, Baltimore City Public Schools, and local universities, in developing and maintaining emergency plans.
  • Manage the City’s Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Report (SPR) processes.
  • Collaborate with the Training and Exercise Section Chief on developing and maintaining the City’s multi-year training and exercise plan.
  • Represent Baltimore City in regional and state-level planning efforts, including the Baltimore Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and Region III Health and Medical Coalition.
  • Support the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by managing or staffing the Planning Section during activations and assisting with situation reports, incident action plans, and WebEOC operations.
  • Coordinate the financial recovery process and assist in developing disaster declarations for the Mayor.
  • Draft memoranda of understanding (MOUs), memoranda of agreement (MOAs), and other official planning documents for review and approval.
  • Research and maintain awareness of Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) requirements to ensure compliance.
  • Build consensus among stakeholders through collaboration, facilitation, and problem-solving to advance planning initiatives.
  • Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of plans and integrate lessons learned into future planning.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and policy advice to OEM leadership and City officials.
  • Participate in grant management, budget planning, and the development of strategic goals and objectives for the agency.
  • Perform staff on-call duties and other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:     

Education: Have a bachelor’s degree in public administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Health, Emergency Management, Planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

AND 

Experience: Have at least two years-experience in professional-level administrative, operations, or technical work: public policy and administration, public safety, emergency management, or other relevant experience required; possess excellent analytical, communication (written and oral), organizational, and problem solving skills.  Previous experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.

OR 

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Completed or ability to complete required training within 1 year of hire: ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800, and Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP).

Desired Qualifications: Received, or be in process of obtaining, an advanced degree or certification in Public Administration, Political Science, Emergency Management, Public Health Preparedness or similar field described above; 2+ years of professional experience, including direct experience working with Federal grant programs; a background in the development of catastrophic planning initiatives; and experience with project management, especially regarding large emergency management planning projects.  Experience operating in an Emergency Operations Center

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of historical and contemporary issues in the planning profession
  • Knowledge of intergovernmental and inter-departmental planning activities
  • Knowledge of the applicable laws, rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of public policy formulation and evaluation
  • Skill in the principles and practices of the planning profession
  • Skill in emergency management
  • Skill in the principles and practices of project leadership and project management
  • Skill in formulating problems and designing and conducting research
  • Skill in leading Emergency Planners
  • Skill in applying analytical methods including computer and statistical methods to planning problems
  • Skill in designing mechanisms for collecting and evaluating information such as surveys
  • Skill in building interpersonal relationships in order to work effectively with peers, customers, the public and local, state, regional, and federal officials
  • Skill in organizing and facilitating focus groups, meetings, symposium and other public forums
  • Skill in organizational leadership
  • Ability to develop comprehensive plans and visualize their efforts
  • Ability to see issues in a global perspective and understand the relationship with other initiatives within and outside the agency
  • Ability to integrate various disciplines into the planning process
  • Ability to analyze and examine issues and options
  • Ability to mediate and facilitate group discussions
  • Ability to synthesize, interpret and simplify complex issues
  • Ability to be resourceful, use initiative and sound judgment in defining and preparing significant substantive elements of planning activities in the public interest
  • Ability to develop recommended courses of action and express ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing

Additional Information 

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. 

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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