Under limited supervision serves as a Solution Area Planner (SAP) for regional homeland security efforts. Supports programs by planning, evaluation, and analysis of key elements in the areas of equipment acquisition, training, exercising, and planning for the County's Regional Homeland Security Strategy. Researches and provides data through the systematic planning, evaluation, and analysis of projects in bio-terrorism, weapons of mass destruction and CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive) elements. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:
• Thoroughly documented work history
• Transcript with award date, if necessary to meet minimum qualifications
• The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

1. a. Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Public Administration and/or closely related field; AND

b. Have had at least two (2) years of full-time work experience as a first responder in one or more of the following disciplines: fire, public safety, emergency management or police. OR

2. a. Possess an Associates degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Public Administration and/or closely related field; AND

b. Have had at least four (4) years of full-time work experience as a first responder in one or more of the following disciplines: fire, public safety, emergency management or police. OR

3. a. Must be a high school graduate, or have a certificate of successful completion of theGeneral Education Development Test; AND

b. Have had at least six (6) years of full-time work experience as a first responder in one or more of the following disciplines: fire, public safety, emergency management or police.
4. Possess a valid driver's or chauffeur's license. Out of country driver's license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver's license before the hire date.

5. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.

6. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

College Transcripts
If a job offer is made, an official transcript with the award date will be required as part of the hiring process. Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://naces.org/members.html). Other documents such as reference, cover letter, resume, etc. will not be reviewed.

Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.

Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.