What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner - Emergency Management Agency position at RUTHERFORDCOUNTYTN?
Annual Salary - $63,913 - $68,590
Your Mission in Planning
As a Planner within the Emergency Management Agency, you'll make a difference by strengthening Rutherford County's readiness for emergencies and disasters. This purpose-driven role supports community resilience by ensuring plans, people, and systems are aligned with federal, state and local requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Develops, reviews, maintains, and updates the County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Hazard Mitigation Plan, Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans, and other emergency management plans to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements
- Assists in the development and delivery of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant exercises and training activities designed to test emergency plans, procedures, and operational capabilities
- Maintain Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and alternate EOC activation readiness
- Coordinate planning and preparedness efforts with local, state, and federal partners
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage (evenings/nights/holidays/weekends) and respond during EOC activations, exercises, or other events requiring emergency management support
- Assists in the development and delivery of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant exercises and training activities designed to test emergency plans, procedures, and operational capabilities
- Provides staff support to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), including planning, coordination, documentation, hazardous materials emergency preparedness, and applicable compliance activities.
Required qualifications/skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Business Management or other related fields; supplemented by two (2) years previous training/experience in related Emergency Management planning or operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the fundamental principles of emergency management planning including; mitigation, preparedness, prevention, recovery, & response.
- ICS 100/200/700/800
- Valid Tennessee driver's license
Apply at Rutherford County Government Jobs to make a meaningful impact by strengthening Rutherford County's preparedness, resilience, and ability to respond when it matters most. .
Support That Matters
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA); 401(k); Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Pension (TCRS); Paid Time Off; Competitive Salary; Employee Discounts; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Our Public Purpose
- To promote and increase efficiency and responsiveness for the residents of Rutherford County.
- To provide fair and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants who apply for employment with Rutherford County based only on demonstrated merit and fitness as ascertained through fair and practical methods of selection.
- To develop a program of recruitment and advancement that presents Rutherford County in a professional manner in terms of career interest and encouragement.
- To establish and promote high morale among employees by providing professional working relationships, a uniform personnel policy, opportunity for advancement, and consideration for the employee's needs and desires.
- To adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in working with our citizens, vendors, and employees.
Salary : $63,913 - $68,590