Prince George's County
Regional Planner
Job Location
North Brentwood, MD, United States
Job Description
Salary: $61,153.00 - $78,000.00 Annually
Location : Landover, MD
Job Type: LTGF FT With BN
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 08913
Department: Office of Homeland Security
Division: OHS OEM Operations
Opening Date: 11/08/2024
Closing Date: 11/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County Office of Homeland Security is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Regional Planner, grade G24, in the Emergency Management Division.
About the Position
This is an essential public safety position. Work is performed at a professional level and will require extensive public contact. Performance is reviewed in terms of production, timeliness, and the completion of assignments. Work assignments require knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and procedures, the ability to communicate well with others and possess a high degree of independent judgment, action, and initiative. The position will report to the preparedness and outreach manager. Program Development: Independently engage all aspects of OHS preparation, response, and recovery program initiatives. Assists with the development, implementation, and coordination of all of the County's preparedness plans. Participates in the development and implementation of regional preparedness plans. Coordination: Facilitates plan reviews, identifies, and recommends changes. Facilitates the implementation of disaster and preparedness planning with local, state, and regional partners. Public Liaison/Teamwork: Consults with internal/external departments and businesses on plan development and emergency coordination and preparedness.
About the Agency
The Office of Homeland Security (OHS) was developed as a result of legislation passed in 2003. This new agency incorporated critical emergency response entities that were previously part of other agencies.
Public Safety Communications (PSC), which included all County 9-1-1, emergency dispatch and radio system support, had been part of the Office of Information Technology and Communications (OITC). The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was a division of the Fire/EMS Department. OEM and PSC were combined under the leadership of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety/Director of Homeland Security, forming the Office of Homeland Security. The legislation and resulting changes to the Charter, spelled out the separate and distinct missions assigned to OEM and PSC.
Examples of Work
Additional Information
Job Location: 7915 Anchor Street, Landover, MD 20785
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
03
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
In what major or field of study did you receive your college degree? If this does not apply, please mark N/A.
05
Do you possess two (2) years of professional experience in urban and regional planning?
06
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
07
Do you possess professional experience preparing programmatic gap analyses to ensure existing plans, policies, and procedures meet stated goals and objectives?
08
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
09
Do you possess professional work experience participating in the development and revision of all hazard plans and procedures to build and sustain capabilities to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond, and recover?
10
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
11
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Required Question
Location: North Brentwood, MD, US
Posted Date: 11/22/2024
Location : Landover, MD
Job Type: LTGF FT With BN
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 08913
Department: Office of Homeland Security
Division: OHS OEM Operations
Opening Date: 11/08/2024
Closing Date: 11/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County Office of Homeland Security is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Regional Planner, grade G24, in the Emergency Management Division.
About the Position
This is an essential public safety position. Work is performed at a professional level and will require extensive public contact. Performance is reviewed in terms of production, timeliness, and the completion of assignments. Work assignments require knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and procedures, the ability to communicate well with others and possess a high degree of independent judgment, action, and initiative. The position will report to the preparedness and outreach manager. Program Development: Independently engage all aspects of OHS preparation, response, and recovery program initiatives. Assists with the development, implementation, and coordination of all of the County's preparedness plans. Participates in the development and implementation of regional preparedness plans. Coordination: Facilitates plan reviews, identifies, and recommends changes. Facilitates the implementation of disaster and preparedness planning with local, state, and regional partners. Public Liaison/Teamwork: Consults with internal/external departments and businesses on plan development and emergency coordination and preparedness.
About the Agency
The Office of Homeland Security (OHS) was developed as a result of legislation passed in 2003. This new agency incorporated critical emergency response entities that were previously part of other agencies.
Public Safety Communications (PSC), which included all County 9-1-1, emergency dispatch and radio system support, had been part of the Office of Information Technology and Communications (OITC). The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was a division of the Fire/EMS Department. OEM and PSC were combined under the leadership of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Public Safety/Director of Homeland Security, forming the Office of Homeland Security. The legislation and resulting changes to the Charter, spelled out the separate and distinct missions assigned to OEM and PSC.
Examples of Work
- Prepares programmatic gap analyses to ensure existing plans, policies, and procedures meet stated goals and objectives; complies with all applicable regulations and guidance.
- Participates in the development and revision of all hazards plans and procedures to build and sustain capabilities to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond, and recover.
- Tests and evaluates plans and procedures. Develops procedures as necessary to adequately implement all hazards plans.
- Provides support to the Emergency Operations Center during activations specific to Incident Command System and Federal and local regulations knowledge.
- Consult with officials of County government agencies/departments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to determine their needs and capabilities in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
- Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, etc. to represent the Emergency Management Division and maintain working relationships.
- Effectively works as a team member on a variety of complex and community development and planning assignments.
- Provides presentations to citizens groups related to preparedness and emergency plans.
- Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, economics, business administration, political science, environmental science, public health or other closely related fields
- A minimum of two (2) years of professional planning/program development experience in the area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, economics, business administration, political science, or other closely related fields
- A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in urban and regional planning; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior experience with hazard mitigation programs, planning, and management.
Additional Information
Job Location: 7915 Anchor Street, Landover, MD 20785
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
- May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
- Yes
- No
02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Some college, but no degree completed
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or JD
- Doctorate/PHD
- Other
03
If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04
In what major or field of study did you receive your college degree? If this does not apply, please mark N/A.
05
Do you possess two (2) years of professional experience in urban and regional planning?
- Yes
- No
06
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
07
Do you possess professional experience preparing programmatic gap analyses to ensure existing plans, policies, and procedures meet stated goals and objectives?
- Yes
- No
08
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
09
Do you possess professional work experience participating in the development and revision of all hazard plans and procedures to build and sustain capabilities to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond, and recover?
- Yes
- No
10
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
11
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Location: North Brentwood, MD, US
Posted Date: 11/22/2024
Contact Information
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