PRINCIPAL PLANNER, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Emergency Management
Principal Planner, Emergency Management is a state title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
On paper it calls for a bachelor's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $79,844 to $117,228, and state payroll currently lists 4 people in the title, most of them at Community Affairs.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Principal Planner, Emergency Management appears on the State payroll at 2 departments, most of them at Department of Community Affairs.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Community Affairs | 3 |
| Department of Agriculture | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 4 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $110,283. The agencies employing the most are:
- Community Affairs (3)
- Agriculture (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the general supervision of a higher level supervisory official in a State department, institution, or agency, performs and supervises the more complex technical planning related to emergency management according to guidelines set forth by the state and federal government on behalf of the State of New Jersey and its political subdivisions, and emergency operational assignments designed to provide adequate communications and working capabilities, responds to operation difficulties on an ongoing basis. Supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Develops, plans, and provides technical guidance for all hazards which include nuclear attack and emergencies at fixed nuclear facilities. Public response plans may include evacuation, sheltering, or other means of public protection. Composes, drafts, develops, amends, and updates emergency response plans to deal with man-made and technological hazards. Collects and reviews public and private inventory information on the subjects of public health and safety, fire and rescue, construction, transportation, communication, radiological effects, food distribution, and other emergency response activities. Drafts Emergency Operations Plans, annexes, and plan formats. Participates in controlling and developing exercises and performing critiques to determine the effectiveness of the Emergency Operations Plans. Coordinates and supervises the work activities and staff involving all department communications relating to emergency response situations including fires, toxic releases, radiation accidents, chemical spills, and atmospheric pollution. Meets with federal, state, local and private agencies to establish and coordinate the planning of integrated responses to emergency situations and/or utility restoration practices. Participates in the review and analysis of Emergency Operations Plans and restoration practices. Establishes and monitors communication activities among utilities and various state and local offices of Emergency Management. Provides policy recommendations for improving emergency communications operations, methods, and techniques regarding emergency response notification and communication consistent with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including those of the FCC. Provides guidance and instruction to professional and other subordinate employees and reviews their work performance. Develops orientation and training plans for operating personnel, and conducts training for operating personnel to implement new or revised systems. Interprets federal and state emergency planning legislation. Reviews local emergency response plans or programs and response capability assessments submitted for review. Responds to actual emergency situations as required by manning the State Emergency Operating Center or other locations as designated. Prepares reports, studies, and surveys containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Investigates potential violations of law, non-compliance with statutes, administrative codes, rules and policies. Maintains calm and control during periods of stress and emergency. Coordinates, conducts, and/or monitors communication activities of a highly complex scientific nature with regard for emergency response situations associated with catastrophic incidents. Reviews or supervises the documentation of all communication associated with incidents in question, and the modification(s) of original reports on file. Assists in the development of an integrated emergency management system for the planned interaction of federal, state, and local response organizations. Prepares reports and correspondence. Advises local officials on emergency planning matters and assists them in the preparation of organization charts, requirements' statements, and communications networks to produce effective municipal, county, and state plans. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in work involving complex technical planning for a multifaceted organization, two (2) years of which shall have been in the areas of emergency/disaster planning or communications media. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in the areas of emergency/disaster planning or communications media.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the varied situations, factors and consequences to consider and incorporate in the preparation of emergency management plans. Knowledge of the principles and functions of emergency management operations. Knowledge of the methods used to prepare feasible, and realistic Emergency Operations Plans. Knowledge of the methods used in the analysis, planning, design and development of an emergency management system. Knowledge of the application of information technology as it applies to an emergency management system. Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze information. Knowledge of the incident command system and how it applies to EOC operations. Ability to assemble and analyze data related to emergency management. Ability to read, interpret and apply federal and state laws, rules and regulations regarding emergency management planning. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related emergency management information. Ability to participate in the review of operations, and in the evaluation of objectives, effectiveness, and administration of emergency management systems and programs. Ability to analyze and evaluate situational problems regarding management capability and to present primary courses of action for resolution. Ability to organize and complete designated projects and studies. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to supervise the preparation of emergency public information packages. Ability to develop orientation and training plans for operating personnel, and to conduct training for operating personnel to implement new or revised systems. Ability to maintain a calm attitude during stress and emergency periods. Ability to interpret and communicate the requirements of emergency planning to officials and groups. Ability to prepare correspondence and reports on emergency management matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communications. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.