About the position
IEM is looking for a Full-Time Hazard Mitigation Specialist III who will support
our hazard mitigation team by developing and implementing mitigation strategies
for FEMA HMA and PA programs, assessing damaged infrastructure, preparing
proposals, conducting Benefit-Cost Analyses, and providing technical guidance to
state and local partners to ensure compliance and promote resilient rebuilding
efforts.
Responsibilities
• Assist in developing mitigation strategies and viable, cost-effective
mitigation actions for state, local, tribal, and
territorial (SLTT) partners and eligible private non-profit entities for both HMA and PA programs.
• Work closely with SLTTs and federal agencies to identify opportunities to
enhance infrastructure resilience following disasters through 406 mitigation
measures.
• Collaborate with SLTTs and eligible private non-profits to identify and
implement FEMA mitigation measures as part of disaster recovery efforts in
the HMA and PA programs.
• Review and assess damaged infrastructure and develop cost-effective
mitigation measures to reduce future disaster risk.
• Prepare and submit mitigation proposals in alignment with FEMA 406 guidelines
to secure funding through the Public Assistance program.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to municipalities and state
agencies on implementing 406 mitigation measures during infrastructure repair
projects.
• Ensure compliance with FEMA regulations and promote resilience in rebuilding
efforts.
• Scope projects, compliance reviews, technical research, application
development and review, prepare concise responses to FEMA Requests for
Information (RFIs), and develop BCAs, BC Ratios (BCRs) and BCA methodologies
to ensure project compliance and eligibility.
• Function with limited supervision, working with or managing teams, and
interacting directly with Senior staff, clients, and teaming partners.
• The position requires extensive grant management experience with HMA programs
and Global Match strategies, such as FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program,
HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs (e.g., CDBG-MIT,
CDBG-DR), and others.
Requirements
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience with FEMA’s Public Assistance
Program, including strong knowledge of FEMA 406 mitigation measures. Proven
ability to assess damaged public infrastructure and develop cost-effective
mitigation solutions. Familiarity with FEMA policies and funding processes
for post-disaster recovery.
• Five (5) years of substantially continuous experience in FEMA’s HMA programs:
the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); Flood Mitigation Assistance
Program (FMA); and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Program, formerly the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM); similar Federal
or state mitigation or resilience programs; federally funded disaster
recovery programs; or some combination thereof.
• Three (3) years of substantially continuous experience providing direct
programmatic and technical assistance, performing program reviews, and
project analysis.
• Experience with estimating project timelines and tracking application
development, project implementation, and the expenditure of funds for any
federal grant/sub-grant.
• Advance to expert-level experience with grants management workflow software
and documentation management systems at the Federal, State, or local level;
training and experience with FEMA Disaster Systems, including Grants Portal,
eGrants, EMMIE, and preferably FEMA GO.
• The ability to speak knowledgably and effectively about the FEMA community
lifelines.
• Effective listening and communication skills, including strong writing and
speaking skills and extensive public speaking experience.
Nice-to-haves
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Planning, Engineering,
Architecture, Environmental Sciences, or related fields.
• Certifications: Relevant professional licenses and certifications, such as
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM).
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience working specifically with the FEMA
HMGP:
Conducting applicant briefings.
Understanding hazard mitigation plans and strategies, including plan
development, update, and review.
Project scoping to develop mitigation actions and applications.
Preparing amendments, scope change requests, and the like.
Review applications for completeness and developing clear, concise, and
technically accurate Requests for Information (RFIs).
A clear understanding of the purpose of BCAs, and how to review and
incorporate BCRs into project viability and application reviews.
Proficiency conducting BCAs in the FEMA BCA tool.
Experience with assessing, documenting, and addressing significant
Economic, Environmental, Social, Health & Public Safety, Transportation,
and Emergency Access impacts.
Benefits
• Equal Employment Opportunity. All IEM employment decisions, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation,
evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment, if necessary,
are made without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex
(including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national
origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic
information, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions),
marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status,
or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
• Reasonable Accommodation. IEM is committed to providing reasonable workplace
accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or
reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or employment
process, please email
[email protected] [
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specific details about the requested accommodation. All accommodation requests
are reviewed case-by-case in compliance with applicable law.