Planner II

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Description:
Adecco is hiring for the Southeast Regional Task force!! We are looking to fill two openings for the Planner II position.

Summary / Main Purpose of Job:
This position is responsible for development and maintenance of plans, policies and procedures for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Task (SEPA RTF) and for coordinating with and acting as staff support for specified workgroups of the SEPA RTF. Coordination is required with the counties in the SEPA RTF, other planners, and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA). She or he will be self-motivated, able to work independently, and manage multiple assignments. The ability to conduct technical analyses, draft reports, make oral presentations and work with elected and appointed officials on local and regional planning matters is critical.

Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities:
The Planner II is responsible for a range of preparedness resource planning, acquisition and deployment activities including, but not limited to, the following:
. Crafting plans, plan changes, and plan revisions as needed.
. Crafting policies and procedures as needed.
. Developing, maintaining, and reviewing electronic databases as needed.
. Coordinating regional planning activities with the workgroups, counties, PEMA, and other entities as appropriate.
. Assisting in the development of the draft Regional Strategy.
. Providing input for regional grant requests.
. Providing input for other required reports and documents.
. Coordinating with and acting as staff support for specified workgroups of the SEPA RTF.
. Drafting agendas, minutes, presentations and administrative documents (e.g. Requests for Proposal, bid reviews, score sheets) for the review of the workgroup chairs.
. Coordinating and cooperating with exercise development and execution.
. Participating in training for regional activities.
. Coordinating with appropriate outside agencies.
. Maintaining supplies (publications, visual aids, communications equipment and forms) useful for the task force or the appropriate workgroups.
. Attending training/classes/conferences/meetings as necessary.
. Participating in and facilitating the activities of the SEPA RTF.
. Identifying and prioritizing planning needs.
. Developing strategies for logistical support.
. Developing staging and point of distribution operational models as needed.
. Developing partnerships and agreements with government and community organizations delineating roles, responsibilities and procedures.
. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:
. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, planning, communications or a related field, or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
. An understanding of Commonwealth government and appropriate laws and authorities governing Municipal, County, State and Federal emergency management.
. Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training.
. Strong interpersonal skills.
. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
. Ability to work as a team leader and team member.
. Strong leadership and negotiation skills
. Ability to problem solve creatively.
. Ability to interpret federal and state emergency management requirements and regulations.
. Ability to coordinate diverse groups toward a common goal.
. Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships.
. Strong time management skills; ability to carry out orders with precision and speed.
. Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately.
. Able to perform efficiently under pressure.
. Ability to handle multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously with minimal direction or supervision.
. Valid driver's license.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
. Intermediate Word skills.
. Intermediate Excel skills.
. Basic PowerPoint skills.
. Basic Outlook skills (email and calendar).
. Ability to navigate within the Internet (research purposes).

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, talk, listen, drive a vehicle and climb stairs. Occasionally, the employee will need to: bend, twist or rotate at the waist; push, lift or carry items up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

All interested candidates should complete an application at eapp.adecco.com and follow-up with a phone call to 215-441-8500.

Requirements:


Education: Bachelor

Experience: 3-5 Years

Travel: About 25%

Apply by eMail:14115645.185@jobfrenzy1.com

Job Created: Tue Sep 29 2009 04:47:40 AM
Last Modified: Tue Sep 29 2009 04:47:40 AM