HAZARD MITIGATION SPECIALIST

Job Requisition ID: 59781 Opening Date: 10/28/2026Closing Date: 11/13/2026Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland SecurityClass Title: DISASTER SERVICES PLANNER - 12585 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460 monthly; Full Range $6,460 - $9,337 monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 4800 W Wabash Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62711Work County: SangamonAgency Contact:

Position Overview: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking a Hazard Mitigation Specialist for the Division of Recovery. This position serves as a Disaster Services Planner for Hazard Mitigation Unit, supporting applicants throughout the FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant process. The role involves developing plans and procedures, providing education to state and local partners, coordinating with agency staff, and participating in disaster response and recovery. Additional duties are performed as assigned within the scope of these responsibilities. Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges with rewarding results.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Disaster Services Planner for Hazard Mitigation for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) performing professional emergency services planning for applicants throughout the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation grant process.
• Develops relevant plans, procedures, and other materials for Hazard Mitigation programs.
• Conducts educational opportunities for State agency and local government personnel regarding procedures for Hazard Mitigation programs.
• Consults and coordinates with other Agency staff regarding Hazard Mitigation program functions and coordination.
• Participates in disaster response and recovery activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in planning, business or public administration.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in various planning areas, such as regional, urban or management planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience in emergency management, hazard mitigation, or a closely related field.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience administering federal grants, such as FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, including reviewing applicant documentation, processing payments, and completing project closeout.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing plans, procedures, or policies for review by local, state, or federal agencies.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing and delivering training or presentations to government personnel.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience working with local, state, and federal agencies and private sector stakeholders.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat Pro, or similar programs.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• The ability to use state issued equipment (laptop, cellphone, etc.).
• A criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.

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