Emergency Planner

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TRC is seeking an experienced Emergency Planner. This Emergency Management Professional will be a trusted member of a team responsible for supporting a government client in the Boston Metro area and coordinate the development and refinement of emergency planning documents, policies, and procedures. They will also support the emergency management and security teams during blue sky and incident planning and management, as well as assist with the development and implementation of staff trainings. This is an early to-mid-career level position with robust growth potential. Additional project assignments with other TRC clients are also likely.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Support the development, implementation, update, and maintenance of various security and/or emergency management plans, policies, and procedures
• Provide project management support and training to designated employees in support of Security Preparedness and Incident and Emergency Response capabilities.
• Fulfill the role of Emergency Planner or other relevant positions in the EOC during activations
• Support the coordination of large-scale events or incidents as they affect MBTA and MassDOT assets such as high-traffic events within MA, or the City of Boston
• Provide subject matter expertise for the development of security and emergency management functions of a transportation system during emergencies or disasters
• Assist in the development and implementation of table-top and full-scale emergency exercises following MBTA, MassDOT, State, and Federal requirements
• Assist with multi-jurisdictional coordination efforts with local emergency responders and various emergency management agencies
• Assist with the security and emergency management certification processes
• Assist in the coordination, development and implementation of policies and mitigation efforts related to climate change, global warming among other mitigation and resiliency efforts across the Commonwealth to include multi-jurisdictional coordination with multiple agencies
• Participate and/or help coordinate and develop After Action Reports.
• Deliver trainings and presentations on planning, preparedness and emergency management.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate for emergency management personnel for the client.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in emergency management, public health, safety management, public administration or similar
• 3-10 years of related experience in Emergency Planning and Management
• Excellent technical writing skills

• Familiarity and or certifications in FEMA/DHS related areas of specialty (ICS 100, 200 etc.)
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team to support business objectives

• Work closely with government emergency management, law enforcement and security agencies
• Ability to travel periodically to meet client and project needs
• Ability to work in commercial and industrial settings and follow strict safety protocols
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to pass multiple detailed background checks (including criminal history) and drug screening
• U.S. Citizen, with current driver's license and ability to travel by air, bus, train, etc.
• Proficiency with standard MS Office tools, laptop computers, and/or related tools
• The ability to occasionally walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, often in outdoor environments
• Highly detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills

Desired Additional Skills:

• Bi-or multi-lingual skills are a plus
• Master's degree is a plus
• Certifications such as HSEEP, MSP, CBCP, CEM, CDEP, or in other related areas are a plus.

TRC SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

TRC operates a national security consulting service to support commercial/industrial, government and critical infrastructure clients nationally. Our teams are regionally based with a national focus, supporting dedicated clients in energy, education, transportation, chemical, government, critical manufacturing and other sectors.

TRC Security and Emergency Management Services helps its clients assess and plan for current threats while accounting for possible future concerns to create and sustain a security program that is robust, viable, and adapts as required to changing conditions over time. Our services include:

• Emergency Management Plans
• Threat and Vulnerability Assessments
• FEMA Grant Support
• Hazard Mitigation Plans
• Risk (Physical and Operational) Evaluations
• Physical Security Needs Analysis
• Security Master Planning
• Security Training
• Security Engineering and Design Standards
• System Commissioning and Acceptance Testing
• All-Hazards Emergency Preparedness
• Exercise Planning and Execution Oversight
• Physical Asset Hardening

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.