Multi-Hazards Field Planner

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Emergency Management Specialist (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC16

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

**This is an anticipated vacancy. NC Emergency Management expects to fill this position in January 2026.**

About this Position:

The primary duty of the Multi-Hazards Field Planner (MHFP) is to provide expertise and guidance to various stakeholders on emergency management and hazard planning.

Expertise includes:

• Assistance with grants
• Advising the Domestic Preparedness Region Executive Directors on grants and execution
• Participation in Local Emergency Planning Committees, emergency operations planning, exercise and training funding and availability
• Hazard mitigation assistance
• Disaster recovery and debris management assistance for local governments

The selected candidate will be expected to assist with Emergency Management Performance Grant planning and compliance, and Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) support to local emergency managers.

If selected, the candidate will be responsible for participating in other local and state preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities as necessary.

About the Central Branch Office:

The mission of the Central Branch Office is to assist local governments within the Central Branch with preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities on a day-to-day basis and during emergencies, incidents, and events.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $55,823 - $97,689

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator .

We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources .

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences:

• Working knowledge of emergency management principles and/or planning
• Experience in interpreting governmental legislation
• Working knowledge of local and/or state government emergency services procedures
• Experience in developing and/or delivering grant programs
• Working knowledge of maintaining effective working relationships with program stakeholders

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Visit to learn more.

Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.

• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: .

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

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