Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

Candidates for this position should possess a strong desire to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, professional public safety environment, and a willingness to serve the public in the sixth largest city in the nation. The successful candidate for this position will assist with the development, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of an integrated preparedness program to support the preparedness for and response to emergency incidents in Philadelphia.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the Infrastructure Program Manager, the Infrastructure Planning Coordinator is responsible for a range of activities including, but not limited to, the following:

• Gaining subject matter expertise by researching, reviewing, and synthesizing best practices related to citywide disaster planning and operations;
• Writing and updating citywide emergency plans for meeting essential needs during the preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation phases of emergency management;
• Developing and updating comprehensive response plans for a variety of citywide emergency plans, including, but not limited to, severe weather, damage assessment, debris management, and utility disruptions;
• Supporting the assessment of utility and infrastructure conditions, potential vulnerabilities, and damages;
• Support the coordination of the administration of federal public assistance reimbursements associated with Presidential Disaster Declarations;
• Developing and maintaining partnerships and effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders from local, state and federal government as well as community-based organizations, non-profit organizations and private entities;
• Developing resources to further the City’s readiness, response and recovery;
• Conducting special projects;
• Performing other work as required; and
• Serve periodically in an on-call capacity on field response teams.

COMPETENCIES

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships.
• Ability to coordinate diverse groups toward a common goal.
• Ability to contribute and coordinate work in a team.
• Ability to problem solve creatively.
• Ability to complete projects on schedule.
• Ability to interpret federal and state emergency management requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic government accounting and procurement procedures is preferred.
• General experience in financial analysis is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public administration, urban planning, or related field.
• Two years of experience in an emergency management or planning profession specifically geared towards developing, managing, and implementing plans and documents.
• Project management experience.
• Experience facilitating meetings and work groups.
• Experience working within a government or infrastructure setting is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with intergovernmental grant programs and reimbursements is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field will be considered pending approval by OEM and the Personnel Department.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a Philadelphia resident within six months of appointment and maintain residency for the duration of tenure with the City of Philadelphia.
• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six months of hire.
• Completion of Federal Emergency Management Agency training courses (ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800B) within first month of hire.
• Ability to physically perform the duties and work in the environmental conditions required of this position.

Additional Information

SALARY RANGE: $62,500

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 faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to the Human Relations Website.   

DID YOU KNOW?

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

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE A CITY OF PHILADELPHIA RESIDENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF HIRE