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City of Pittsburgh Emergency Management Planner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Emergency Management Planner
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Emergency Management Planner
Salary
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type
CS Non-Competitive, Full Time
Job Number
24-EMPD-01
Department
Public Safety
Bureau
Administration
Opening Date
02/15/2024
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
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Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION SUMMARY
Takes the lead in agency planning, development and maintenance of the City Emergency Response Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, BZPP Buffer Zone Protection Plans (BZPP) Plans and other Emergency Management/Homeland Security related plans, policies, procedures, guidelines and documents.
Department: Public Safety Administration
Posting Type: Announcement
Salary: $ 71,905 per year.
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive
REQUIREMENTS
General Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
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Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.
Must successfully complete an approved Emergency Vehicle Operator's Class within one (1) year of hire date.
Must obtain CPR Certification within one (1) year of date of hire and must maintain the certification throughout employment.
Must obtain EMA "Professional Level" Certification from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency within four (4) years of date of hire.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).
NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.
Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time experience in any of the Public Safety Disciplines. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.) (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Public Administration, Emergency Management, Fire Safety, Law Enforcement, Emergency Response or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is six (6) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
Written: None required for this position.
Performance: None required for this position.
Medical: Required.
POSITION DUTIES
Stays informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
Stays informed of federal, state and local regulations affecting emergency plans, and ensure that plans adhere to these regulations.
Maintains and updates all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
Prepares plans that outline operating procedures to be used in response to disasters/emergencies such as severe weather, nuclear accidents, and terrorist attacks, and in recovery from these events.
Collaborates with other officials in order to prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or emergencies.
Develops and maintains liaisons with City departments, other levels of government and similar entities in order to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
Coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
Prepares emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
Proposes alteration of emergency response procedures based on regulatory changes, technological changes, or knowledge gained from outcomes of previous emergency situations.
Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops related to emergency management in order to learn new information and to develop working relationships with other emergency management specialists.
Develops and implements training procedures and strategies.
Designs and administers emergency/disaster preparedness training courses that teach people how to effectively respond to major emergencies and disasters.
Develops instructional materials for the public, and makes presentations to citizens' groups in order to provide information on emergency plans and their implementation process.
Conducts surveys to determine the types of emergency-related needs to be addressed in disaster planning, or provide technical support to others conducting such surveys.
Consults with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions in order to determine their needs and capabilities in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
Studies emergency plans used elsewhere in order to gather information for plan development.
Supports and performs city and regional response activities from the Emergency Operations Center and/or other locations including the emergency incident/special event site.
Develops and performs tests and evaluations of emergency management plans in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Inspects facilities and equipment to determine their operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
Applies for federal funding for emergency management related needs.
Trains local groups on the preparation of long-term plans that are compatible with federal and state plans.
Inventories and distributes equipment; provides instruction on its maintenance and use.
Reviews emergency plans of individual organizations such as medical facilities in order to ensure their adequacy.
Administers grants and reports on their progress.
Works with Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Intelligence Unit to assist planning and coordinating response efforts related to all events including those that are unpermitted, spontaneous, or emergency in nature.
Performs activities and functions of related lower level personnel and other related tasks/duties as required.
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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Pension
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Personal Days
(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.
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Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?
N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.
YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
03
Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:
I possess a high school diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in a Public Safety Discipline.
I possess a related associate degree and a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in a Public Safety Discipline.
I possess an unrelated associate degree and a minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in a Public Safety Discipline.
I possess a related bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in a Public Safety Discipline.
I possess an unrelated Master's degree and a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in a Public Safety Discipline.
I possess a related Master's degree.
I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.
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Did you read and understand you must successfully complete an approved Emergency Vehicle Operator's Class within one (1) year of hire date?
Yes
No
05
Did you read and understand you must obtain EMA "Professional Level" Certification from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency within four (4) years of date of hire?
Yes
No
06
Did you read and understand you must obtain CPR Certification within one (1) year of date of hire and must maintain the certification throughout employment?
Yes
No
07
Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.
Yes
No
08
Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service NO LATER THAN your scheduled written examination date.
Yes
No
09
Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?
Yes
No
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City of Pittsburgh
Address
414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
Phone
412-255-2710
Website
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