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CATASTROPHIC DISASTER PLANNER

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Oct 15, 2026
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  59612

Job Requisition ID: 59612 
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026
Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title: DISASTER SERVICES PLANNER - 12585 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460 monthly; Full Range $6,460 - $9,337 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 4800 W Wabash Avenue, Springfield, IL 62711
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: EMA.Jobs@illinois.gov

 

Position Overview:  Under general direction, this role supports the development, review, and maintenance of statewide operational and catastrophic disaster plans. The position collaborates with state agencies and partner organizations, analyzes complex information to enhance planning tools, prepares detailed reports and briefings on operational planning activities, develops standardized methods and tools for collecting, organizing, and evaluating complex programmatic data, monitors changes to federal guidance, policy, and compliance standards, and provides guidance to internal staff on program functions. The role also serves in a support capacity during emergency operations, exercises, and state deployments, performing additional duties as needed within the scope of emergency management planning. Our employees work in an ever- changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and integrity driven workforce, we invite you to apply for the Catastrophic Disaster Planner.

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

Resume Preferred but Not Required

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Essential Functions

  • Under general direction, develops, revises, and maintains plans, procedures, maps, charts, and related materials.
  • Coordinates with other state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and mutual aid organizations in the development and preparation of catastrophic disaster plans and annexes.
  • Performs comprehensive reviews of operational response plans and planning products with signatory stakeholders.
  • Analyzes and organizes complex and varied information to support the development of operational planning tools that enhance federally required annual program analysis products.
  • Consults, educates, and coordinates with other Agency staff regarding program functions and collaborations.
  • Serves in a support staff role for State Emergency Operations Center and statewide deployments during preplanned exercises, incidents, and emergency responses.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in planning, business or public administration.
  • Requires two (2) years of professional experience in various planning areas, such as regional, urban or management planning.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers two (2) years of professional experience in Emergency Management planning, including the development of comprehensive operational emergency management plans.
  • Prefers a formal educational degree in Emergency Management or college-level course work in the Emergency Management field.
  • Prefers two (2) years of professional experience involving disaster assistance and recovery efforts.
  • Prefers two (2) years of experience preparing for, conducting, and evaluating emergency management drills and exercises, and drafting comprehensive evaluation reports.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
  • Requires ability to drive a state-supplied vehicle as needed.
  • Requires ability to use state-supplied equipment (cell phone, laptop, etc.).
  • Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


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