With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia operates through the guiding principles of service, integrity, respect, accountability, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. Through these principles, we strive to effectively deliver services, to resolve the challenges facing our city, and to make Philadelphia a place where all of our residents have the opportunity to reach their potential. 

Agency Description

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works to mitigate, plan, and prepare for emergencies; educate the public about preparedness; coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts; and develop tools and identify resources to support the overall preparedness of the City of Philadelphia.

OEM is seeking a Hazard Planning Coordinator to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive hazard mitigation program in the City of Philadelphia.  Mitigation planning is an essential component of hazard reduction and emergency management. Candidates should possess a strong desire to work in a team-oriented, fast paced, flexible, professional public-safety environment, and a willingness to serve the public in the sixth largest city in the nation. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, inquisitive, and adept at working with diverse groups.

The candidate will work in consultation with federal, state, regional, and local partners to develop, update, and implement the City of Philadelphia Hazard Mitigation Plan.  Main lines of efforts will include the following:

1. Overall project coordination and content development for the City of Philadelphia Hazard Mitigation 2022 plan update;
2. Coordination and alignment of hazard mitigation planning efforts with other City, regional, state and federal resiliency plans and programs;  
3. Tracking and documentation of the City’s progress against the goals and strategies outlined in the Hazard Mitigation Plan;
4. Research, identification, and coordination of funding opportunities to support the goals and objectives in the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan through programs such as the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); and
5. Support of Philadelphia emergency incident responses.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working within an emergency management or other public safety organization is preferred.
• Familiarity with the City of Philadelphia is preferred.
• Experience with hazard mitigation planning is preferred.
• Familiarity with the 2018 Disaster Recovery Reform Act is preferred.
• Experience conducting multi-hazard risk assessments, Strength – Weakness – Opportunities – Threats (SWOT) analysis, and other similar efforts is preferred.
• Experience interpreting and executing federal and state guidance is preferred.
• Experience coordinating large groups in collaborative, long-term, and recurring efforts is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field will be considered with approval by OEM and the Office of Human Resources.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certification

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six months of hire.
• Successful completion of FEMA Independent Study courses (IS 100.a, 200.a, 700.a, and 800.b) within first month of appointment.
• Candidate will have access to secure public safety information.  All selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement in this position.

Other requirements

• OEM personnel will be required to serve in an on-call capacity to work during non-business hours for extended periods of time in a field environment and during activations of Philadelphia’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). 
• Full-time residency within the City of Philadelphia geographic boundaries is required within six months of hire.  There are no exceptions to this policy.
• Ability to physically perform the duties during and outside of normal business hours.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships.
• Ability to coordinate diverse groups toward a common goal.
• Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to contribute and coordinate work in a team.
• Ability to interpret federal and state emergency management requirements and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook) required, and ability to use other web and software-based platforms for analysis, and information collection and submission preferred (e.g., GIS, Hazus)

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills
• Professional conduct and accountability
• Proven time-management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to establish a “need to know” with partners

Salary: $62,500

To Apply: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (showing your ability to write a policy or report-style document).

What We Offer:

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• A wellness program that offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options

Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected]. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx

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