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Operations Planning Manager

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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Date:  Oct 23, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703-4528

Job Requisition ID:  42412

Agency: Emergency Management Agency
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Opening Date/Time: 10/23/2024

Closing Date/Time: 11/06/2024
Salary: $6,339-$9,178/month, anticipated starting salary is $6,339/month; CBA language applies
Job Type:
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

Position Marketing Statement: Join our dedicated team as the Operations Planning Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing Illinois' disaster preparedness and response initiatives. In this dynamic position, you will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive operational emergency response plans, including specialized strategies like the Illinois Earthquake Response Plan. Your expertise will guide stakeholders across federal, state, and local levels in crafting effective Disaster Plans and Standard Operating Procedures. If you're passionate about making a difference in emergency management and want to lead efforts that protect our communities, we invite you to bring your skills and vision to our team!

 

About the Agency Statement:  Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of emergency management professionals who support local communities by providing experience, perspective, and resources to help residents prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats, hazards, disasters, or emergencies. IEMA-OHS is the lead agency for disasters and emergencies statewide and plays a key role in protecting the health, life, and safety of all Illinoisans.

 

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

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number: 42412

 

 

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

  • Assists and oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive operational emergency response plans and planning products including, but not limited to Hazard Specific Planning to include the Illinois Earthquake Response Plan, Special Event Planning and Consequence Planning, etc.
  • Works closely with federal, state, and local programmatic stakeholders to assist in the development of comprehensive Disaster Plans and Standard Operating Procedures for preparedness and response.
  • Serves as the Coordinator for Emergency Support Function ESF 6 for the purposes of coordinating agencies, partners, and support organizations and building and maintaining planning products to enhance the Mass Care capability of the state of Illinois.
  • Serves as a designated contact for the Access and Functionals Needs Committee.
  • Serves as working supervisor.
  • 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 completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
  • Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

  • Requires two (2) years of professional experience in the development and evaluation of exercises for public safety and emergency management.
  • Requires the completion of coursework in emergency planning through a state emergency management agency and/or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of professional experience in the development of response plans for public safety and emergency management.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience in emergency management exercising program management.
  • Two (2) years of experience in an emergency management position.
  • Two (2) years of experience in developing emergency management response plans.
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) Certification from International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
  • Completion of coursework in emergency planning through a state emergency management agency and/or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police. 
  • Requires the ability to use state-supplied equipment such as cellphone, laptop, etc.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30a - 5:00p

Work Location: 2200 S. Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703

Agency Contact: EMA.Jobs@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

This position [DOES] 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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