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Agency Information 

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works to mitigate, plan, and prepare for emergencies; educate the public about preparedness; coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts; and develop tools and resources to support the overall preparedness of the City of Philadelphia.

All OEM personnel must be City residents within six months of hire and are required to serve periodically in an on-call capacity on field response teams. OEM staff also periodically work during non-business hours for extended periods of time, as needed in a field environment, and during activations of Philadelphia’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) leads a collaborative emergency management program that engages the public, all levels of government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector to prepare and plan for emergencies and disasters. Through an integrated emergency management program, OEM works to mitigate, plan, and prepare for emergencies; educate the public about preparedness; coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts; and develop tools and resources to support the overall preparedness of the City of Philadelphia.

OEM is seeking an Infrastructure Program Manager. 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 sixth largest city in the nation. The Infrastructure Program Manager supervises and supports the Infrastructure Planning Coordinator and Hazard Mitigation Planning Coordinator and reports to the Deputy Director. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate the capacity to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, think and communicate clearly, develop and maintain professional interpersonal relationships, and possess strong writing and editing skills.

All personnel must be City residents within six months of hire and are required to serve periodically on on-call field response teams. OEM staff also periodically work during non-business hours for extended periods of time, as needed in a field environment, and during activations of Philadelphia’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Essential Functions

Infrastructure planning is a critical component of emergency management operations.  The Infrastructure Program Manager manages two staff persons and is responsible for a range of activities including, but not limited to, the following:

-         Managing a comprehensive and high-performing program for infrastructure planning that includes:

­   Strategic planning and program development

­   Hazard mitigation planning and programming

­   Hazard-specific planning

­   Evacuation and transportation planning

­   Restoration and reconstruction coordination

­   Public assistance reimbursement coordination

­   Operational planning for electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water/wastewater system disruptions

­   Damage assessment planning

­   Debris management planning

-         Developing plans and providing assistance in the development of comprehensive citywide response procedures and protocol.

-         Evaluating and addressing resource gaps through mutual aid, pre-positioned contracts, and other methods.

-         Coordinating and collaborating with federal, regional, state, and local officials regarding infrastructure and utility initiatives and emergency management programs.

-         Developing and implementing plan/procedure-based training and exercise initiatives.

-         Developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of stakeholders from local, state and federal government as well as community-based organizations, non-profit organizations and private entities.

-         Successful completion of required courses to gain working knowledge of emergency planning and security procedures and best practices, familiarization with primary stakeholders, and other fundamentals of the practice of emergency management.

-         Conducting special projects.

-         Performing other work as required.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·         Effective oral and written communication skills.

·         Strong interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills.

·         Ability to work independently.

·         Ability to maintain effective working relationships and develop partnerships.

·         Ability to coordinate diverse groups toward a common goal.

·         Ability to contribute and coordinate work in a team.

·         Ability to problem solve creatively.

·         Ability to complete projects on schedule.

·         Ability to interpret federal and state emergency management requirements and regulations.

·         Knowledge of emergency management best practices and frameworks is preferred

·         General experience with planning and policy development is preferred

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).

·         Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in planning, management, policy, public administration, environmental science or design and engineering.

·         Prior experience with the development and implementation of operational plans and hazard mitigation plans and programs.

·         Experience supervising staff and leading programmatic functions is preferred, but not required.

·         Experience working within an emergency management agency, is preferred, but not required.

·         Familiarity with the City of Philadelphia is preferred, but not required.

·         An equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field will be considered pending approval by OEM and the Office of Human Resources.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

·         Must be a Philadelphia resident within six months of appointment and maintain residency for the duration of tenure with the City of Philadelphia.

·         Possession of a valid proper class driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six months of hire.

·         Completion of mandatory training requirements within three months of hire.

·         Ability to physically perform the duties and work in the environmental conditions required of this position.

·         Ability to obtain a security clearance.

SALARY: $75,000 / Year

Did you know?

●        We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer

●        25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities

●        We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents

●        Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan

●        Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

●        Generous retirement savings options are available

Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr @phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx