Emergency Management Planning Coordinator - 27683

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date. STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position. Are you passionate about emergency preparedness, disaster planning, and protecting critical infrastructure? The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to support the department's Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations programs. This is a temporary position working up to 19.5 hours per week and can be based at any of our district headquarter offices. In this role, you will help develop and maintain emergency response and continuity plans, coordinate preparedness efforts across Headquarters and District offices, and support strategies that ensure ITD can continue providing essential transportation services during emergencies, disasters, and other unexpected disruptions. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the safety, preparedness, and resilience of Idaho's transportation system. Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning Assist with the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the department's Continuity of Operations Program. Coordinate the development and periodic review of COOP plans to ensure the department can maintain essential functions during emergencies or other disruptions to normal operations. Support the identification and prioritization of essential functions, orders of succession, delegation of authority, alternate facilities, vital records and databases, interoperable communications, and workforce continuity needs. Coordinate training, exercises, and periodic plan reviews to ensure COOP plans remain current and effective. Emergency Operations Planning Assist with the development, preparation, and maintenance of the department's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), including the basic plan and functional annexes. Support hazard assessments, recommend planning strategies, and coordinate emergency management roles and responsibilities with Headquarters and District staff. Gather and incorporate feedback, recommendations, and updates from stakeholders to ensure emergency plans are accurate, comprehensive, and effective. Participate in plan development activities, workshops, and emergency preparedness training. Additional Responsibilities Support the adoption and implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Conduct vulnerability assessments of department assets, including roads, bridges, buildings, and other critical infrastructure. Develop and recommend department policies, procedures, and guidance related to Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Plan, coordinate, and conduct emergency management conferences, meetings, workshops, and training activities. To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: careers@itd.idaho.gov or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas. EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.