PRINCIPAL PLANNER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FIRE
To land Principal Planner Emergency Management Fire in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
A bachelor's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. The FY2027 range lands between $79,844 and $117,228, and state payroll currently lists 4 people in the title, most of them at Community Affairs.
How to apply
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Principal Planner Emergency Management Fire 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 direction, performs and supervises the more complex technical planning related to fire 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, responds to operation difficulties around-the-clock; does other related work.
Examples of work
Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Provides guidance and instruction to professional and clerical employees and reviews their work performance. Develops plans and provides guidance for fire and related hazards. Prepares public response plans to include evacuation, sheltering, or other means of public protection. Participates in the review and analysis of utility emergency operation plans and restoration practices. 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. Interprets federal and state emergency planning legislation. Reviews local emergency plans or programs and response capability assessments submitted for review. Collects and reviews public and private inventory information on the subjects of public health and safety, construction, transportation, communication, radiological effects, food distribution, and other emergency response activities as they relate to fire and rescue. Supervises and conducts tours of fire stations and inventories of apparatus, staffing and specialized equipment. Meets with state, local and private agencies to establish and coordinate an integrated response to emergency situations and/or utility restoration practices Supervises and performs the work involved in meeting with fire departments to assess emergency plans and operations, providing technical assistance, participating in controlling and developing exercises, and conducting emergency response training. Investigates potential violations of law, non-compliance with statutes, administrative codes, rules and policies. Assists in the development of an integrated emergency management system for the planned interaction of federal, state, and local response organizations. Drafts Emergency Operations Plans and annexes. Drafts an Emergency Operations Plan format by reviewing federal guidelines and plans from other jurisdictions. Coordinates and supervises the work activities and staff of the Centralized Communications Center in Trenton involving all department communications relating to emergency response situations including fires, toxic releases, radiation accidents, chemical spills, and atmospheric pollution. May be assigned to staff the State's Emergency Operations Center to coordinate and to supervise the coordination of the deployment of fire service resources. Responds to fires and other actual emergency situations as directed or as required; mans the State Emergency Operating Center or other locations as designated. Supervises and performs the work involved in the evaluation of firefighting teams conducting emergency operations including the identification of performance deficiencies and the recommendation of additional training and emergency response plan modifications if necessary. Establishes and monitors communication activities related to fire incidents among utilities and various state and local offices of Emergency Management. Reviews or supervises the documentation of all verbal communication associated with incidents in question, and the modification(s) of original reports on file. Coordinates, conducts, and/or monitors communication activities of a highly complex scientific nature with particular regard for fire emergency response situations associated with catastrophic incidents. May be required to direct firefighting teams, assist the Incident Commander, conduct emergency operations or to actively participate in fire control and suppression as dictated by size up and evolving status. Maintains a calm attitude during stress and emergency periods. Attends such training programs as are necessary to maintain an adequate level of proficiency. Prepares reports, studies, and surveys containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Prepares correspondence. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
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 general plans, organizations and functions of Emergency Management at the local, state and national levels. Knowledge of the varied situations, factors and consequences to consider and incorporate in the preparation of fire emergency management plans. Knowledge of the methods used to prepare feasible, and realistic Emergency Operation Plans. Knowledge of the methods used in the analysis, planning, design and development of a fire emergency management system. Knowledge of current fire suppression and incident management principles, techniques and equipment. Knowledge of fire behavior and characteristics. Knowledge of HAZMAT (e.g. hazardous materials and their effects, Standard Operating Guidelines relating to HAZMAT, hazardous materials placards, symbols, names and labels etc.) Knowledge of building construction (e.g. collapse potential and characteristics, the results of water weight and fire damage on walls, floors, roof, shelving, equipment, merchandise, etc., structure design, construction, and construction materials and their affect on fire behavior, safety considerations dealing with structure design, construction and construction materials and their effect on fire, fire load etc.) Knowledge of dispatch methods used for fire suppression, hazardous materials incidents and emergency medical services. Knowledge of current technical issues, ideas and technology relating to the fire service. Knowledge of the procedures to establish line item budgets for fire departments. Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association Standards, including Life Safety Code. Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), including current legislation. Ability to assign and instruct technical and other employees and assess the performance of their work. Ability to assemble and analyze data related to fire Emergency Management. Ability to understand the processes required to complete a unit of work (e.g. fireground evolution and administrative process). Ability to draft policy and procedure statements. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations regarding fire emergency management planning. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related fire 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 evaluate incidents and recognize performance deficiencies which might lead to additional training. Ability to recognize training deficiencies. 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 recognize hazardous or dangerous conditions, actions and situations. Ability to develop a plan of action in an emergency situation. Ability to perform interior structural firefighting as needed. Ability to utilize firefighter protective clothing and equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ability to interpret and communicate the requirements of emergency planning to officials and groups. Ability to organize and complete designated projects and studies. Ability to supervise the preparation of emergency public information packages. Ability to prepare correspondence and reports on emergency management matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to learn 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, or 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 as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: 25/R25 - MCK 04/03/04
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. 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 performing fire suppression work as a chief level fire officer within a career, combination or volunteer fire department. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "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.