COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNER  
  DEFINITION:
  Under the direction of the Director, Office of Emergency Management  performs technical planning related to emergency management and  domestic preparedness in accordance with guidelines set forth by the  county, state and federal government, for, and in behalf of, the State  of New Jersey and its political subdivisions, and emergency  operational assignments; does other related work.
 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative  purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform  all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties  performed on the job may not be listed.
 EXAMPLES OF WORK:
 Develops, plans and provides technical guidance in the development of  a regional response capability to a weapons of mass destruction  incident.
 Develops, plans and provides technical assistance in the development  of protocols, guidelines and policies that promote interoperability,  situational awareness and common operating protocols among the  jurisdiction in the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) area.
 Develops a regional planning capability that addresses the special  needs of the UASI area that encompasses critical infrastructure target  hardening measures, unique regional first responder capabilities and  regional communications and information sharing resources.
 Collects and reviews public and private inventory information on the  subjects of public health and safety, fire and rescue, construction,  transportation, communication, radiological effects, food distribution  and other activities.
 Develops, plans, and provides technical guidance for all hazards which  include man made, technological and material hazards; public response  plans may include evacuation, sheltering, or other means of public  protection.
 Composes drafts, develops, amends, and updates emergency response  plans to handle man-made and technological hazards.
 Reviews relevant documents from the federal government, other state  agencies, and local emergency response organizations to ensure  accuracy of plan drafts.
 Attends public meetings to present and/or clarify agency plans and  policy positions.
 Prepares and instructs training programs for emergency management;  attends training programs necessary to maintain an adequate level of  proficiency.
 Develops exercise scenarios, and participates in exercise to test  emergency plans and the response capability of the emergency  management system.
 Responds to actual emergency situations as required by manning the  County Emergency Operating Center or other locations as designated.
 Reviews various statutes, programs, and publications for information  relevant to current agency operations and/or ongoing emergency  management concerns, meets with federal, state, and local and private  agencies to coordinate the planning of an integrated response and  capability.
 Maintains records, maps, and charts.
 Compiles information, statistics, and other materials for inclusion in  reports.
 Participates in the preparation of emergency public information  packages.
 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic  and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,  office, or related units.
  REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. 
Six (6) years of professional experience in planning at the municipal, regional, state or federal level, one (1) year of which shall have been in the area of emergency/disaster planning.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in the area of emergency/disaster planning.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
 Knowledge of the functions of emergency management at the state, local  and national levels.
 Knowledge of the varied situations, factors and consequences to  consider and incorporate in the preparation of emergency management  plans.
 Knowledge of the methods used to prepare feasible and realistic  Emergency Operation Plans.
 Knowledge of methods used to collect and analyze data.
 Ability to interpret and apply the federal and state laws, rules and  regulations as they relate to emergency management planning.
 Ability to assemble and analyze data related to Emergency Management.
 Ability to organize and execute designated projects and studies.
 Ability to participate in the preparation of emergency public  information packages.
 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships  with other agencies, officials and groups involved with emergency  management planning and implementation.
 Ability to prepare correspondence and reports on emergency management  matters.
 Ability to develop detailed strategies, budgets and spending plans  required by Federal and State grants relating to domestic  preparedness, emergency management and homeland security.
 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual  recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or  related units.
 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English  sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign  Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of  communications.
 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as  they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable  accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation  cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,  such persons may not be eligible.
 CODES: LG - 07360               MCK            01/10/04
 This job specification is for local government use only.