EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR 1 - REGIONAL PLANNING MANAGER - 09252026-81310

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 10/08/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,100.00 - $6,373.00 Salary (Annually) $61,200.00 - $76,476.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Department of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is designated as Hybrid (in office and remote), with employees working remotely up to 40% of the time.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree AND experience equivalent to three years of full-time experience in a public safety related field or military service, of which one year must be supervision OR coordination.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time experience in a public safety related field or military service may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in a related subject may be substituted for the required experience for a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years, there being no substitution for the one year of full-time supervisory OR coordination work.

Overview

The Tennessee Department of Emergency Management Authority (TEMA) is dedicated to protecting Tennessee communities before, during, and after emergencies. Through preparedness, coordination, rapid response, and recovery, we work alongside local agencies, first responders, and residents to build a safer, stronger, and more resilient Tennessee.

Working for TEMA is more than a career, it's an opportunity to serve the people of Tennessee when they need us most. Every role contributes to protecting communities, supporting those on the front lines, and helping Tennessee prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.

Join a team where your work has a meaningful impact across our state.

Serve Tennessee. Support your neighbors. Make a difference!

The Regional Planning Manager provides supervisory and program level oversight for Regional Planners responsible for emergency management planning support. This position ensures consistency, quality control, and compliance across all county-level planning activities, including the development, maintenance, and review of County Basic Emergency Operations Plans (BEOPs) and County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plans (MJHMPs).

The Regional Planning Manager aligns county planning operations with statewide planning initiatives such as updates to the Tennessee Emergency Management Plan (TEMP), THIRA/SPR data collection, capability assessments, mitigation strategies, and major federal preparedness submissions overseen by the Planning Branch Administrator. This position is responsible for staff supervision, workflow management, statewide planning coordination, and integration of county planning outcomes into strategic statewide emergency management programs.

This position is distinguished by its statewide supervisory responsibility for Planners assigned to multiple regions. The role requires advanced knowledge of emergency operations planning, hazard mitigation planning, FEMA and CPG 101 standards, and the ability to lead staff producing complex planning products for counties across Tennessee.

The position ensures uniform statewide application of planning guidance, oversees county compliance with BEOP and MJHMP requirements, and provides authoritative interpretation of federal and state planning criteria. It also serves in senior planning roles within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Regional Coordination Centers (RCCs) during activations.

Responsibilities

Supervisory & Program Leadership

• Supervises regional Planners statewide, including workload management, coaching, performance expectations, and professional development.
• Establishes and enforces quality assurance standards for BEOP and MJHMP review processes to ensure statewide consistency.
• Oversees regional planning timelines and ensures counties meet state and federal plan update cycles, including FEMA approval requirements for MJHMPs.

Statewide Planning Integration

• Coordinates local planning activities with statewide initiatives led by the Planning Branch Administrator, including THIRA/SPR, TEMP updates, and preparedness reporting cycles.
• Ensures regional Planners contribute consistent data for statewide capability assessments and Integrated Preparedness Plans (IPPs).
• Works with Planning Branch leadership to align local planning outcomes with strategic preparedness and mitigation priorities.

County Planning Support Oversight

• Guides staff supporting counties through BEOP development, review, and improvement cycles using FEMA CPG 101 standards.
• Oversees regional Planners¿ support for county hazard mitigation planning, including risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and FEMA policy compliance.
• Ensures counties receive technical assistance to maintain documentation required for EMPG, HMGP, BRIC, and other mitigation or preparedness grants.

Stakeholder Coordination & Engagement

• Coordinates multi-jurisdictional planning projects and regional collaboration activities.
• Provides direction for workshops, stakeholder meetings, and plan integration efforts led by regional Planners.
• Maintains communication with Regional Directors, Planning Branch leadership, and statewide planning partners.

Exercise & Preparedness Support

• Works with the Exercise Program Manager to ensure BEOP and MJHMP elements are integrated into exercises and After Action Reports/Improvement Plans for local jurisdictions.
• Provides oversight and guidance for regional Planners serving SEOC or RCC roles during activations or exercises.

As part of the Tennessee Emergency Management Authority's mission, all positions may be called upon to support emergency operations. Employees may be required to work alternate schedules and/or report to alternate work locations to include disaster scenes to support response and recovery operations.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Balances Stakeholders
• Plans and Aligns
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Manages Ambiguity

Knowledges:

• Administration and Management
• Law and Government
• Public Safety and Security

Skills:

• Complex Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Coordination
• Service Orientation

Abilities:

• Problem Sensitivity
• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning

Tools & Equipment

• Laptop
• Cell Phone