Homeland security planning is a critical component of public safety operations. The Homeland Security Planning Coordinator is responsible for a range of activities including, but not limited to, the following:

Candidates for this position should possess a strong desire to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, professional public safety environment, and a willingness to serve the public in the fifth-largest city in the nation. The successful candidate for this position will assist with the development, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of an integrated program to support the preparedness for and response to emergency incidents in Philadelphia.

OEM is seeking a Homeland Security Planning Coordinator to work closely with Philadelphia’s public safety partners. Under the direction of the Homeland Security Program Manager, the selected applicant will be responsible for developing Incident Action Plans, providing analysis of public safety activities such as special events, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

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Candidates for this position should possess a strong desire to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, professional public safety environment, and a willingness to serve the public in the fifth largest city in the nation. The successful candidate for this position will assist with the development, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of an integrated preparedness program to support the preparedness for and response to emergency incidents in Philadelphia.

The Community Preparedness Program Manager participates in the overall strategic development and rebranding for the “Ready, or Not?” campaign and related programs. The Community Preparedness Program Manager may serve as a media spokesperson.

Work includes, but is not limited to, drafting emergency preparedness messages; developing “Ready, or Not?” curriculum, drafting content for collateral materials such as brochures, fact sheets, press releases and media advisories, public service announcements, social media, emergency text alerts, video scripts, and PowerPoint presentations.

The Community Preparedness Program Manager coordinates a variety of special events and exhibits; develops and maintains working relationships with the media, corporate sponsors, the public, and other key stakeholders. The Program Manager represents the Office of Emergency Management at conferences, community meetings, civic associations, other public meetings, and professional associations and is also responsible for video recording and photo documentation of media briefings, emergency management exercises, and “Ready, or Not?” special events.

The Community Preparedness Program Manager also serves in the City’s Emergency Operations Center or a Joint Information Center, when activated during large-scale emergencies and special events, to provide accurate, timely information and guidance to the public.

Essential Functions

Under the direction of the Deputy Director for Planning, the Community Preparedness Program Manager is responsible for a range of preparedness education, and promotional activities. Typical examples of work may include: