The Opportunity
:
Tetra Tech is adding a
Senior Emergency Management Planner to our
Emergency Management Risk and Resilience team based in a
Remote capacity.
Why Tetra Tech
:
At Tetra Tech, we are
Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex
challenges.Our industry-leading experts in
engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change
in communities around the world.For over 50 years,
we have been at the forefront of innovation and
sustainability.Today we stand as a market leader,
offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and
international development.Our work has improved
more than 500 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real
difference.Our work leverages cutting-edge
technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class
scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the
world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career
while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role
:
The selected candidate will provide emergency management
planning, response and recovery services to local and state
governments, private businesses, universities and other institutions
in a regionally defined area.
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Effectively and efficiently supporting multiple simultaneous
projects.
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Responsibilities for this position involve designing,
developing, and delivering emergency management consulting
services.
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Perform strategic planning, meeting coordination and
facilitation, risk assessment, emergency operations planning, gap
analysis, continuity of operations (COOP)
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Perform business continuity planning (BCP), policy and
regulatory analysis, evacuation planning, recovery planning,
multi-jurisdictional coordination, communication planning,
after-action assessments, as well as evaluation, training and
exercise programs.
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Conduct activities in line with internal procedures,
legislation, and industry standards.
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Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high
degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
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Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and
safety incidents and concerns.
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Travel as required as needed.
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Additional duties as required.
Qualifications
:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in emergency
management or related field is preferred.
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Four (4) years of emergency management experience. City,
County or State-level emergency management experience
preferred.
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Understanding of the FEMA six-step planning process, emergency
management exercise programs, and principles.
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Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) and
National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses (such as through
FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute classroom and/or on-line
training programs) and recognized training and/or education in
emergency management, public health, continuity, and/or strategic
planning.
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Successful completion of the Homeland Security Exercise and
Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training.
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Familiarity with FEMA Homeland Security grant programs, a
plus.
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Understanding of basic project management concepts including
client management and performing to the project scope and timeline
under the guidance of the project manager.
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Able to work independently and effectively coordinate projects
at the ground level on a daily basis on behalf of the project
manager.
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Demonstrated ability to establish priorities to complete work
in a timely manner, despite changes in workload or assignment,
pressure of deadlines, or competing priorities.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through
on assignments with minimal direction.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
Access, and PowerPoint).
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Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manger
(AEM) from IAEM is a plus.
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Certified Continuity Planner from either DRII or FEMA is
a plus.
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Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) is a plus.
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Strong written and verbal communications skills.
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Works well within a team structure.
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Experience reaching consensus with multiple stakeholders that
have different goals and opinions.
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Excellent time management, problem solving, and
organizational skills.
Life at Tetra Tech
:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
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Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
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Merit-based financial rewards.
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Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life
balance.
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Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of
all employees.
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Learning and development opportunities for ongoing
professional growth.
About Tetra Tech
:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global,
multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in
550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the
technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who are
working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for
challenging projects.
Explore our open positions at
https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to
learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
Twitter: @TetraTechJobs
Facebook: @TetraTechCareers
Tetra Tech
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values.
Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable
inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be
considered without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite
applications from all interested parties.
