Initial Posting Date:

02/20/2026

Application Deadline:

03/02/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$6,834 - $10,076

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Emergency Planner, Operations and Policy Analyst 3

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! The Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Resilience and Emergency Management is seeking a skilled and collaborative Emergency Planner to help strengthen the state’s ability to respond to and recover from complex natural, technological, and human‑caused disasters. Reporting to the Preparedness Section Chief, this position plays a pivotal role in ensuring that ODHS and its partners across the emergency management landscape are ready to meet the needs of Oregon’s communities during times of crisis. If this position aligns with your career goals, then we want to hear from you!

Summary of Duties

As an Emergency Planner, you will:

The Emergency Planner reports to the Preparedness Section Chief to ensure the Oregon Department of Human Services, and its key partners in the emergency management field, are prepared to respond to and recover from highly complex natural, technological, and man-made emergencies and disasters. The position is part of a team that generates an integrated preparedness plan for state-wide mass care activities. The Emergency Planner position works with all the members of the Preparedness Section to design, build and perform exercises designed to test mass care capabilities, and develop and deliver trainings and build a fully realized state training program for mass care response and recovery.

• Support the development, review and updating of statewide emergency response, recovery, preparedness and mitigation plans and policies with an emphasis on those that directly address or otherwise support mass care, emergency assistance, temporary housing and other Emergency Support Function 6 activities.

• Develop, review, and update statewide and agency emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation plans, with emphasis on mass care and continuity of operations.

• Coordinate planning efforts with state, local, federal, and non-governmental partners to ensure integrated, multi-agency mass care capabilities.

• Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, private sector partners, and community organizations to secure resources and strengthen emergency response networks.

• Ensure plans comply with state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines; monitor changes and update plans accordingly.

• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to inform planning and preparedness strategies.

• Lead development and delivery of mass care training programs and credentialing systems for staff, volunteers, and partners.

• Design and execute Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP)-compliant drills and exercises to test and improve mass care plans.

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, trainings, and outreach, prioritizing engagement with underserved and vulnerable populations.

• Support public information efforts by creating and distributing preparedness materials.

• Serve in incident response roles as needed, including planning, liaison, or deployment assignments within Oregon or through mutual aid agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

Seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work experience related to Emergency Management and Preparedness, and/or Public Health Emergency Preparedness and/or Mass Care Planning.

Education in Business, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Behavioral Sciences, Political Science, Communication, Education or a similar related degree will substitute for experience based on the following:

• Bachelor's degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for three (4) years of experience.

• Master's degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for four (3) years of experience.

• Doctorate degree in any of the listed areas substitutes for five (2) years of experience.

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

Knowledge in Emergency Management Principles: Understanding of the phases of emergency management (prevention, protection, mitigation, response, recovery), relevant regulatory frameworks, doctrine and existing state and federal plans.

Interpersonal Skills: Building positive relationships and fostering collaboration between government agencies, NGOs, and the private sector.

Strategic Thinking & Foresight: Proactively identifying future risks and building long-term organizational resilience.

Leadership Skills: Directing and coordinating activities during an emergency, and during normal working conditions.

Analysis and Prioritization: Evaluating information accurately to determine the appropriate course of action.

Decision Making and Composure: the ability to make sound judgments while maintaining calm and responding effectively to rapidly changing, unexpected, and stressful situations.

Verbal and Written Communication: Ability to clearly and concisely convey information to a wide range of audiences, including emergency responders, the public, and other stakeholders.

Systems Proficiency: Proficiency in the use of a range of modern crisis management, data management, knowledge management and case management systems.

Cultural & Environmental Awareness: Understanding the social, racial, and ethnic composition of the community to ensure inclusive planning.

Attention all candidates! A cover letter of no more than two pages is required and must clearly address how you meet the essential attributes listed above. Applications submitted without a cover will result in disqualification of your application. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Working Conditions:

• Duties are performed in an environment of independence and require minimal supervision.

• Primary base is remote but must be able to deploy to the ODHS Joint Department Operations Center or other designated locations within 24 hours.

• Generally, this position works regular business hours, however, during emergency response and recovery efforts extended hours in the evenings and weekend is required as well as on-call responsiveness.

• Routine travel in state and occasional out-of-state travel to attend meetings, conferences, make presentations, participate in regional communications working groups, and to support incident response.

• Uses computers/video teleconferencing, radios and satellite telephones as well as other office equipment.

About, Resilience and Emergency Management's (OREM)

The Office of Resilience and Emergency Management's (OREM) purpose is to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from natural, technical, and human-caused threats and hazards. The Office is the lead state agency for mass care and human services recovery; business continuity for ODHS programs; and cleaner air, cooling and warming centers. OREM works closely with federal, state, local and tribal governments; a wide array of private partners; and ODHS programs and disaster survivors. OREM works with other programs across ODHS to keep staff and the Oregonians they serve safe during disasters.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

• Cost of Living Adjustments.

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

• Amazing benefits package.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

• Veterans’ preference information.

• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

• NOTE: Effective, January 1, 2026, current and former servicemembers of the Oregon National Guard are eligible for preference in public employment, who meet the qualifications of the position. For more information, please visit, https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and a Management Service, Non-Supervisory position and is not represented by a union.

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Nora Leyva Esquivel. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-195561.

• Email: Nora.L.LEYVA-ESQUIVEL@odhs.oregon.gov

• Phone (call or text): 503-269-4222