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Recovery Planner (Program Planner 3)
State of Iowa
Johnston, USA
Full-time
Mid · 1+ years experience
Hybrid
USD 29.69-45.21 hourly / hour
Discovered 2 weeks ago
National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF)Recovery Support Functions (RSFs)Continuity of Operations (COOP)Continuity of Government (COG)Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP)
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National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF)Recovery Support Functions (RSFs)Continuity of Operations (COOP)Continuity of Government (COG)Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP)
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About the Department
When disaster strikes, Iowa turns to us—and we look to you. Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) is seeking a motivated emergency management professional to serve as our Disaster Recovery Planner at the Joint Forces Headquarters in Johnston, IA. In this dynamic role, you will balance high-level strategy with real-world application, leading statewide recovery efforts and coordinating interagency planning. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Iowa’s resilience while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This is your chance to make a direct, lasting impact on Iowa’s future—driving recovery and strengthening resilience statewide. What We Are Seeking We are seeking a motivated professional who is ready to grow, learn, and contribute to statewide disaster recovery planning. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, a willingness to collaborate, and an interest in developing expertise in disaster recovery, emergency planning, and multi-agency coordination. A background in emergency management, public administration, planning, or related fields is helpful, but we also welcome applicants who are eager to build these skills. Candidates should be comfortable working with partners across jurisdictions, managing multiple priorities, and representing the Department in both steady-state and disaster environments. We’re looking for someone who is adaptable, curious, and committed to supporting Iowa’s communities—someone ready to learn quickly, take on meaningful responsibilities, and help strengthen the state’s long-term resilience. Desired skills and abilities include: Experience in emergency planning with some knowledge of recovery planning, emergency management, or public administration Ability to learn and apply recovery frameworks such as the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) and Recovery Support Functions (RSFs) Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills Solid organizational and planning abilities, with willingness to grow into complex project management Comfort working with multiple agencies, community partners, and diverse stakeholder groups Ability to represent the Department professionally in meetings, briefings, and public-facing interactions to include giving presentations and public speaking Commitment to developing expertise in continuity planning, emergency planning standards, and community recovery structures What you will do This position will support HSEM’s mission by leading statewide disaster recovery planning, strengthening interagency coordination, and enhancing long-term resilience across Iowa through the following responsibilities: Leading and maintaining the State Recovery Plan and coordinating statewide recovery planning efforts Supporting Recovery Support Functions and provide assistance during recovery operations Serving as a liaison to county emergency management agencies and representing the Department at district meetings Assisting in the development and revision of essential agency plans, including Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) Stepping into active operational roles during state emergencies, participate in Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) exercises, and tackle special projects with agency leadership Support local emergency management, HSEM, and other stakeholders by providing grant administration and technical assistance What We Offer You Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Paid time off effective immediately (biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year). Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan). Optional 401A plan with employer contributions: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a)-employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum. Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial). For additional information on benefits, please visit the Iowa Department of Administrative Services website at https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits . Travel: Some travel required. This position will require a presence in the office on a regular basis. There will be a potential option for some remote work once on-boarding and training have been completed, but this is not a fulltime remote work position. Working Hours 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. After on-boarding is completed, there is potential for some remote work, but this is not a full-time remote work position. HSEM is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, consistent with applicable state and federal policies and regulations. E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .
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