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Provide technical expertise, planning, and coordination support to regional stakeholders within the domains of homeland security and public safety. Responsibilities include drafting reports, facilitating high-level meetings, and assisting in the development of regional plans and policies.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2-3 years of experience depending on the level (Planner II or III). Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of emergency management principles.
Description
The Homeland Security and Policy Planner position is a professional position in regional homeland security and public safety within COG, inclusive of activities within the domains of emergency management, fire and rescue, law enforcement, public health, transportation, among others. Daily activities for this position include providing technical expertise, planning, and coordination support to regional stakeholders and conduct research and analysis for a variety of working groups within COG’s Department of Homeland Security and Public Safety (DHSPS).
The Homeland Security Planner series includes three levels, this position may be filled by a Planner II or Planner III. Specific responsibilities vary slightly at each level and depend on background and work experience.
Based on level of experience and needs of the department, specific work responsibilities of the Homeland Security include:
Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Professional Experience
Planner II: Possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant professional field with a minimum of two years office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience,
Planner III: Bachelor’s degree in relevant professional field with a minimum of three years work experience in homeland security or related field, such as emergency management, public safety, defense, politics, public health, or public policy. Master’s Degree in related field, with one to two years post-graduate work preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Planner II and Planner III positions will not include supervisory responsibilities.
Communication Skills
Demonstrated strong skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, including experience condensing complex topics to concise summaries appropriate for the public; ability to present information one-on-one and groups of stakeholders and other employees of the organization. An understanding of boundaries in the presence of stakeholders, including politicians and agency leadership, and when/where to add a value-adding opinion.
Preferred: experience in data visualization, the development of process figures, and graphic design; experience developing original drafts of governmental doctrine and/or policy; and/or experience with public outreach methods.
Critical Thinking/Reasoning Ability
Demonstrate working knowledge of principles and practices of homeland security, public safety, and emergency management; ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents; ability to respond to common inquiries from stakeholders, and a thorough understanding of when to escalate issues.
Computer Knowledge and Skills
In-depth understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Experience with Adobe InDesign or comparable desktop publishing software.
Quality of Work/Organization
Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness in written documents and communications, looking for ways to improve and promote quality of work. Demonstrated strong organizational skills, ability to maintain accurate files; ability to multi-task; detail-orientated with high degree of accuracy.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Professional certification will be included in consideration of acceptable experience and training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects or controls and talk or hear. Work is also occasionally performed in the field, requiring the ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel to various locations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) serves as the region’s association of local governments and planning organization. Since our creation in 1957, we have been bringing together officials from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia to advance shared priorities and ensure that our region is the best place to live, work, and thrive.
Offices: 777 N Capitol Street NE, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20002, US
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