Senior Planner

Posted: November 14, 2011  |  Nationwide  |  Full time/Part time/Consulting

 Duties and Responsibilities: Each Senior Planner shall have a minimum of eight (8) years experience in the field of emergency management preparedness with particular expertise in disaster operations planning. The individuals shall have a documented work history demonstrating success at ever increasing levels of responsibility, project complexity in the areas of disaster operations response and recovery planning, including supervisory and team leadership positions; and, familiarity with the management of government contracts. The individuals shall have a sound understanding of emergency management preparedness programs and principles. Recognizing that effective project management is an integral part of the evaluation of quality, the overall evaluation of quality will include factors such as the managerial capability, prior experience and the individual qualification of the Senior Planner. One method of demonstrating a level of competence is the certification process that results in the designation of Certified Emergency Manager (CEM). This specific certification is not a formal requirement; similar standards are acceptable as is demonstrated past experience and effectiveness with ever-increasing levels of project cost and complexity. These certification programs are only one method to help evaluate the experience level of this individual. The Senior Planner shall ensure close coordination between their respective staffs to optimize performance and cross-functional expertise; coordinate performance, measurement and reporting; and, minimize cost expenditures.