Recovery 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 Safetys 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 3000 employees and 12000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

About NCEM:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolinas resiliency through active collaboration communication and coordination of protection prevention mitigation response and recovery measures.


About the Plans Section:
The primary mission of the Plans Section is to develop and maintain high-quality plans and procedures that ensure alignment and consistency between agency operations and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT). The Plans Section also delivers effective programs and sustain preparedness functions with emphasis on customer service and stakeholder engagement while maintaining situational awareness and ensure the communication of clear accurate and timely information across all levels.


About the Position:
The Recovery Planner leads the update and maintenance of critical plans and projects across the Division. This includes the North Carolina Disaster Recovery Framework (NCDRF) which guides the NC State Disaster Recovery Task Force. The Recovery Planner also serves as a central coordinator for Recovery Support Function (RSF) partners by organizing and facilitating planning meetings incorporating feedback into plans and projects and fostering collaboration accountability and progress across stakeholders and leadership.

Additionally the position supports the documentation and reporting for the NCEM Planning and Recovery Sections. The role integrates best practices and lessons learned from prior events with evidence-based strategies to strengthen statewide resilience collaboration and efficiency. Responsibilities include the tracking of performance indicators milestones and challenges data compilation and the preparation and delivery of presentations/briefings to stakeholders of all levels. The position assists with statewide training/exercise planning and implementation.

The position represents NCEM at planning meetings trainings exercises and other planning related events throughout the state. During activations of the State EOC this position is assigned duties within the Planning Section in support of State Emergency Response Team (SERT). Responsibilities include data analysis documentation and the creation of Situation Reports Incident Action Plans and Operational Briefs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: NC16

$57983 - $101470

Recruitment Range:

$57983 - $70000

**Please note this posting will close at 11:59pm on July 2 2026**

**All NCEM new hires are required to report in-office-on-site for the first 90 days of employment.**

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 TeleworkProgram.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith 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 (includingaccuratedates of employment/attendance) must be documentedonthe experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants 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 arenota substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences

• Documented experience in the development technical writing and/or editing of emergency response and/or recovery plans using processes defined in CPG 101.
• Documented experience leading planning efforts across diverse partners and facilitating interagency collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Documented experience delivering briefings and/or presentations in a professional setting.

Supplemental Information:

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists ofcomplying withall 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 forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visitto 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 to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience

  • Applicants seeking Veterans 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 andwasdischarged 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 ProhibitionsSelected 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 prohibitemployment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

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  Minimum Education and Experience

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management emergency services or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Ashley Minnick

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