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Strategic Planner

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Date:  Feb 20, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703-4528

Job Requisition ID:  44802

​Agency: Emergency Management Agency
Class Title: DISASTER SERVICES PLANNER - 12585 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Opening Date/Time: 02/20/2025

Closing Date/Time: 03/06/2025
Salary: $6,005- $8,678/month, anticipated starting salary is $6,005/month; CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

Position Statement:  The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking a Strategic Planner in the Inter-Agency Strategic Planning Cell. This position provides various strategic, and operational planning support to the entire state. The ideal candidate would have professional experience in various planning areas such as state, regional, urban, or 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 public servants, we invite you to apply for the Strategic Planner position with IEMA-OHS!

 

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  44802 

 

 

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

  • Performs comprehensive reviews with stakeholders who are signatory to the Illinois Emergency Operation Plan (IEOP) to ensure the basic plan and functional annexes and attachments are current.
  • Coordinates with other state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and mutual aid organizations in the development and preparation of disaster plans and annexes within specified guidelines.
  • Analyzes and organizes complex and varied information for the development of strategic planning tools for enhancement of federally required annual program analysis products.
  • Develops presentations and travels to make presentations to a variety of audiences on state guidance for emergency plan review.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and 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 emergency management planning. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of professional experience in planning and process development, such as local, state, or federal governmental agency emergency response planning.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience in defining disaster planning-related needs and problems and formulating applicable recommendations.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience working with staff personnel, professional planners, and various local, state, and federal agency representatives.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience analyzing and relating complex and abstract information and preparing comprehensive written planning reports.
  • One (1) year of professional experience in an emergency management position.

Conditions of Employment

  • A criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
  • 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 the 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 as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Work Location: 2200 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62703-4528

Agency Contact: EMA.JOBS@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources

 

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.

 

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