SUPERVISING PLANNER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FIRE
Emergency Management Fire
New Jersey treats Supervising Planner Emergency Management Fire as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY 2027 range lands between $87,507 and $128,719, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Agriculture.
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Supervising Planner Emergency Management Fire appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Agriculture.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| 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 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $124,366. The agencies employing the most are:
- 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, supervises the complex technical planning related to fire emergency management and emergency management assignments for fire and other disasters according to guidelines set forth by the state and federal government, for and in behalf of, the State of New Jersey and its political subdivisions; supervises the response to operation difficulties around-the- clock; does other related duties.
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. Supervises the development and technical planning and guidance for fire and related hazards; public response plans may include evacuation, sheltering, or other means of public protection. Assigns, instructs, and supervises work of professional and other subordinate employees and reviews their performance. Supervises the planning and development of work schedules to ensure that staff is assigned to provide for 24-hour, 7-day-a- week coverage. Supervises the development and conduct of orientation and training courses for operating personnel, the instruction of new personnel in the procedures for coordinating fire services deployment and non-emergency communiques in a centralized communications center. Supervises the drafting of emergency operations plans, annexes and plan formats. Reviews public and private inventory information on the subjects of public safety, public health, construction, transportation, communication, radiological effects, food distribution, and other emergency response activities as they relate to fire and rescue. Supervises the evaluation of firefighting teams conducting emergency response operations to identify performance and training deficiencies; provides recommendations and develops emergency response plans. Assists in the coordination and development of an integrated fire emergency management system for the planned interaction of federal, state, and local response organizations. Coordinates and supervises the work activities and staff involving department communications relating to fire and related emergency response situations. Coordinates and monitors communication activities of a highly complex scientific nature for emergency response situations associated with fire and related catastrophic incidents. Supervises the analysis and evaluation of situational problems involving communications capability and the development of resolutions. Reviews local emergency response plans or programs and response capability assessments. Supervises the inventorying of fire department apparatus, staffing and specialized equipment to assess emergency response readiness. Develops exercises and performing critiques to determine the effectiveness of emergency operations plans. Provides technical and functional assistance in the development of fire emergency communications programs Confers with federal and state officials and others regarding the response roles and capabilities of the department and local agencies. Provides advice to public officials in the interpretation of federal and state emergency planning guidance and enabling legislation. Advises local officials on fire 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. Provides recommendations for improving fire emergency communications operations, methods, and techniques for fire emergency response notification and communication consistent with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including those of the FCC. Responds to actual emergency situations; supervises the manning of the State Emergency Operating Center or other locations to coordinate the deployment of fire service resources as designated. Supervises the documentation of communication associated with incident(s) in question, and the modification(s) of original report(s) on file. Maintains calm and control during periods of stress and emergency to avoid unnecessary delays and confusion by responding emergency personnel. As required, may be called upon to act as a witness for the state at hearings and/or in court, and give testimony under oath. Attends such training programs as are necessary to maintain an adequate level of proficiency. Prepares and supervises the preparation of plans, reports and studies containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Prepares and reviews reports and correspondence to facilitate the operation of the emergency management unit. 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. 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 supervisory practices and techniques. Knowledge of general plans, organizations, and functions of Emergency Management at the local, state, and national levels. Knowledge of the methods used in the analysis, planning, design, and development of an emergency management system. Knowledge of the methods used to prepare feasible and realistic Emergency Operations Plan drafts. Knowledge of the varied situations, factors and consequences to consider and incorporate in the preparation of emergency management plans. Knowledge of current fire suppression and incident management principles, techniques and equipment. Knowledge of the application of information technology as is applies to an emergency management system. Knowledge of current technical issues, ideas and technology relating to the fire service. Knowledge of the processes required to complete a unit of work (e.g. fireground evolution and administrative process) for fire suppression operations. Knowledge of the procedures to establish line item budgets for fire departments. Knowledge of fire behavior and characteristics. 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 effect 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 National Fire Protection Association Standards, including Life Safety Code. Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS), including current legislation. Knowledge of HAZMAT (e.g. hazardous materials and their effects, Standard Operating Guidelines relating to HAZMAT, hazardous materials placards, symbols names and labels etc.) Ability to provide assignments and instructions to employees and evaluate their work performance. Ability to develop orientation and training plans for operating personnel, and to supervise the conduct of training for operating personnel. Ability to supervise the review of operations and to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency management systems and programs. Ability to assemble and analyze data related to Emergency Management. Ability to read, interpret and apply the federal and state laws, rules and regulations as they relate to emergency management planning. Ability to organize and execute designated projects and studies. Ability to maintain calm and control during periods of stress and emergency. Ability to develop a plan of action in an emergency situation. Ability to evaluate incidents and identify training deficiencies. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other agencies, officials and groups involved with emergency management planning and implementation. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of official correspondence and reports on emergency management matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to supervise the preparation of emergency public information packages. Ability 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.
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. Eight (8) 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 four (4) 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. The title of Supervising Planner, Emergency Management, is not involved in land use planning and as such is NOT subject to the provisions of NJSA 45:14A-17 et seq. Therefore, this position DOES NOT require a professional planner's license.