EMERGENCY PLANNER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Jun 02, 2025 - The Emergency Planner with excellent technical writing skills and experience in FEMA Public Assistance Grants, BRIC, Hazard Mitigation grants, and related programs. This role is capable of working collaboratively with government agencies, law enforcement, and security teams to support business objectives while following strict safety protocols. This position requires proficiency in MS Office tools and the ability to travel and work in commercial and industrial settings, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Emergency Planner Resume
  • Risk Assessment
  • Emergency Planning
  • GIS
  • ICS Proficiency
  • Hazard Mitigation
  • Crisis Communication
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Data Analysis
  • Evacuation Planning
  • Resource Allocation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Stress Management.

Summary of Emergency Planner Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Emergency Management with 5 years of Experience

  • Familiarity and completion of IMS 100, 200 and 300
  • Familiar with Basic Emergency Management (BEM) Certification
  • Experience in emergency planning and response and/or program planning, evaluation, and project management.
  • Understanding of Ontario’s Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and knowledge of other related regulations and legislations.
  • Knowledge of the Ontario Public Health Standards and municipal requirements related to the delivery of emergency social services, as well as current issues and practices related to emergency planning and response.
  • Extensive demonstrated knowledge of all hazard/risk assessment and analysis.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex data into understandable, user-friendly, relevant explanations for reporting and knowledge transfer to management and staff.
  • Excellent oral presentation and small group facilitation skills to lead focus group discussions.
  • Effective consulting, leadership, and project management skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, effective problem-solving solving and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to ensure accountability and high quality and accuracy of work.
  • Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department-specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word-processed documents.

2. BA in Disaster Science with 3 years of Experience

  • Excellent technical writing skills
  • Experience with FEMA Public Assistance Grants, BRIC and Hazzard Mitigation grants and similar programs, and application/program tools.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team to support business objectives
  • Ability to work closely with government emergency management, law enforcement and security agencies
  • Ability to travel periodically to meet client and project needs
  • Ability to work in commercial and industrial settings and follow strict safety protocols
  • Fluent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Ability to pass multiple detailed background checks (including criminal history) and drug screening
  • Proficiency with standard MS Office tools, laptop computers, and/or related tools
  • Ability to occasionally walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, often in outdoor environments.

3. BS in Public Safety Administration with 4 years of Experience

  • Certifications such as HSEEP, MSP
  • Familiarity and certifications in FEMA/DHS related areas of specialty (ICS 100, 200 etc.).
  • Knowledge of the Laboratory's mission, programs, capabilities, and unique hazards.
  • Experience with technical planning (hazards analysis), use of atmospheric modeling (e.g., CAPARS, EPIcode, HotSpot, NARAC, CAMEO), consequence assessment and hazards assessment or safety analysis related to chemical, explosive, radiological, and biological materials.
  • Experience with performance/process improvement principles such as conducting audits or assessments, 
  • Experience in developing and applying lessons learned, conducting risk characterization
  • Experience in identifying and tracking issues and corrective actions, and performing causal analyses.
  • Experience supporting exercise design, planning, conduct, and evaluation consistent with Department of Energy and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program concepts and principles.
  • Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center environment. 
  • Strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

4. BA in Environmental Studies with 3 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of the planning profession
  • Knowledge of emergency management, as it applies to planning functions
  • Knowledge of historical and contemporary issues in the planning profession
  • Knowledge of the intergovernmental and inter-departmental planning activities
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of project leadership and project management
  • Knowledge of the applicable laws, rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of public policy formulation and evaluation
  • Skill in formulating problems and designing and conducting research
  • Skill in applying analytical methods including computer and statistical methods to planning problems
  • Skill in designing mechanisms for collecting and evaluating information such as surveys

5. BS in Crisis and Disaster Management with 4 years of Experience

  • Skill in building interpersonal relationships in order to work effectively with peers, customers, the public and local, state, regional, and federal officials
  • Skill in organizing and facilitating focus groups, meetings, symposium and other public forums
  • Ability to develop comprehensive plans and visualize efforts
  • Ability to see issues in a global perspective and understand the relationship with other initiatives within and outside the agency
  • Ability to integrate various disciplines into the planning process
  • Ability to analyze and examine issues and options
  • Ability to mediate and facilitate group discussions
  • Ability to synthesize, interpret and simplify complex issues
  • Ability to be resourceful, use initiative and sound judgment in defining and preparing significant substantive elements of planning activities in the public interest
  • Ability to develop recommended courses of action and express ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing
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