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Planner 1 (Local Government) - Monroe County Emergency Management

Salary

$49,753.60 - $64,688.00 Annually

Location

Monroe County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2025-23631-L0561

Department

Local Government

Division

EM Monroe Co Emgcy Mgmt Subdiv

Opening Date

06/30/2025

Closing Date

7/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0561

Position Number

80007681

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88314045

Bureau / Division

Monroe County Emergency Management Subdivision

Worksite Address

100 Gypsum Road

Worksite Address

Suite 100

City

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18360

Contact Name

Maryellen Keegan; Jack Tazzetto

Contact Phone

570.992.4113

Contact Email

[email protected]; [email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CSSC-2025-23631-L0561). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 18, 2025 TO MAY 01, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you eager to contribute to your community by enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure during emergencies and disasters? If you are a motivated, detail-oriented leader with a passion for fostering a vibrant community, this could be the perfect career for you. As a Planner I - Critical Infrastructure Preparedness with the Monroe County Office of Emergency Management, you will collaborate with essential facilities throughout Monroe County to develop and improve planning and training initiatives, ultimately bolstering the resilience of the entire community. Seize this exciting opportunity and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will engage in comprehensive administrative work related to emergency management, focusing on the coordination and administration of both internal and external resources to fulfill your assigned duties. Your key responsibilities will include overseeing the emergency management planning process and developing countywide preparedness and response strategies for various hazards, including natural disasters, human-made incidents, and technological threats. You will lead a collaborative planning effort in partnership with local, regional, and state agencies, which will involve researching, drafting, and periodically updating the necessary plans to ensure the program's effectiveness. Additionally, you will be tasked with managing grants associated with hazardous materials and supervising the annual collection of chemical inventories and Tier II reports from industrial facilities.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 40 hour work week

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Work hours include an irregular schedule. 24/7 coverage flexibility needed during emergencies to staff the County’s Emergency Operations Center activations.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year as a Planner Trainee;or

+ Two years of professional experience in local, regional, or state planning;or

+ A master's degree in planning;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

+ Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

+ This particular position also requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license.

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

+ Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

Selective Certification- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as Planner Trainee for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time professional experience in local, regional, or state environmental planning do you possess?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much graduate level college coursework have you completed in planning or one of the environmental sciences?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Conferred Master's degree or higher

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

08

Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing, a master's degree or higher in planning? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you are within three months of completing a master's degree or higher in planning, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.

10

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

+ Yes

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND EVALUATE PLANS

Develops, implements, and evaluates countywide emergency preparedness and response plans for natural, man-made, and technological hazards.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing, implementing, AND evaluating emergency preparedness and response plans for natural, man-made, AND technological hazards.

+ B. I have experience developing, implementing, OR evaluating emergency preparedness and response plans for natural, man-made, OR technological hazards.

+ C. I have experience developing, implementing, OR evaluating plans NOT RELATED to emergency preparedness and response.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to urban, strategic, or emergency planning.

+ E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience developing, implementing, and/or evaluating plans.

+ The type(s) of plan(s) you developed, implemented, and/or evaluated.

+ Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides technical assistance to regional, local, or other governmental officials, public and private special interest groups, staff, and the public regarding emergency and resiliency planning, response and recovery, and grants.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience providing technical assistance to staff AND external parties regarding emergency or resiliency planning, response and recovery, or grants.

+ B. I have experience providing technical assistance to staff OR external parties regarding emergency or resiliency planning, response and recovery, or grants.

+ C. I have experience providing technical assistance NOT RELATED to emergency or resiliency planning, response and recovery, or grants.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communications.

+ E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience providing technical assistance and to whom.

+ The topic(s) of technical assistance provided.

+ Your level of responsibility.

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

17

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - GRANT AND REPORT WRITING

Writes and manages state and federal grants to obtain additional funding for the Hazard Materials Response Fund. Prepares emergency management reports regarding prevention, protection, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery for emergency management planning.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience writing grants to obtain funding for projects/programs related to emergency management planning AND preparing emergency management reports.

+ B. I have experience writing grants to obtain funding for projects/programs AND preparing reports NOT RELATED to emergency management.

+ C. I have experience writing grants OR preparing reports.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to grant funding, report writing, or technical writing.

+ E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience writing grants and for what purpose.

+ Your experience writing reports and the topic(s).

+ Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

19

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

20

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - RESEARCH AND ANALYZE INFORMATION

Research and analyze information related to chemical safety and critical infrastructure preparedness to support planning, training, and exercising of chemical safety and critical infrastructure plans.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience researching and analyzing information related to chemical safety OR critical infrastructure preparedness.

+ B. I have experience researching and analyzing information related to emergency management which DOES NOT involve chemical safety OR critical infrastructure preparedness.

+ C. I have experience researching and analyzing information related to planning.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or data analysis.

+ E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

21

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience researching and analyzing information and the topic(s) of information (chemical safety, critical infrastructure preparedness, emergency management, planning, etc.).

+ The specific duties you performed and your level of responsibility.

22

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov