Public Assistance Grant Coordinator

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Hiring Agency:

Military - Agency 31

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

Job Posting:

JR2024-00009708 Public Assistance Grant Coordinator (Open Date: 09/06/2024)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-14-2024

Job Description:

Location: Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, Joint Force Headquarters, 2443 NW 24th Street, Lincoln NE

Our team is looking for a highly motivated individual ready to serve the people and communities of the great State of Nebraska.

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) works to reduce the vulnerabilities of the people and communities of Nebraska to damage, injury and loss of life and property resulting from natural, technological, or man-made disasters and emergencies. We believe an emergency management systems is a dynamic, mutually beneficial, and inclusive network of partners, stakeholders, and organizations, encompassing all Nebraskans, throughout all phases of disasters.

We envision a resilient Nebraska built upon inclusive collaboration and communication.

Our mission is to provide and foster leadership through guidance and support to Nebraskans before, during, and after disasters.

Does this sound like an environment where you would thrive? Then NEMA might be your perfect fit!

The Recovery Section assists all levels of governments through the recovery process following disasters. The section administers Public Assistance (PA), Hazard Mitigation (HM), and Individual Assistance (IA). In the last few years, the Public Assistance Unit has administered over 100 million dollars to local communities within the State of Nebraska.

Within the Public Assistance Unit, the Public Assistance Grant Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program in Nebraska. The PA grant provides federal funds, through a reimbursement process, to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments and certain eligible private non-profits to help communities recover from significant disasters or emergencies. This position will utilize appropriate policies, guidance, and regulation to make informed decisions that guide sub-recipients through the PA grant lifecycle.

Job Duties:

*Provide technical assistance to disaster grant sub-recipients.
*Monitor and track the progress of active grant projects by maintaining regular communication with sub-recipient organizations through quarterly reporting.
*Collect supporting documentation from sub-recipients, validate costs, and prepare project closeout packages for FEMA to review.
*Facilitate and attend meetings with local, state, tribal, and federal stakeholders.
*Attend training, conferences, or other workshops to maintain current knowledge of the grant program and relevant federal and state regulations and policies.
*Conduct inspection visits to project sizes to ensure the approved scope of work is completed accordingly.
*Conduct community outreach activities that inform local organizations of the PA Grant.
*Develop payments based on documentation provided by the sub-recipient after review of their project and eligible costs.
*Gain a basic level of understanding of federal and state procurement (not expected to be a procurement expert).

 

Starting Hourly Pay Rate is $21.523

This is an entry-level position within the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Upon a successful probationary period and when performing higher level duties, the supervisor may recommend a promotion to Emergency Management Program Specialist I, including a higher rate of pay.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Emergency Management Planning Specialist: Post high school coursework/training in one or more of the following areas: emergency management, regional/urban/community planning, disaster planning, public safety program planning, transportation planning; public administration, business administration, social sciences or health sciences and/or experience in one or more of the following areas; emergency management, regional/urban/community planning, disaster planning, public safety program planning, transportation planning, public administration, business administration, social sciences or health sciences.

Persons in this class must successfully complete NIMS 100-200 and 700-800 and the following FEMA Independent Study Courses by the end of the original probationary period: IS 1, 3, 230, 288, 393 and 775.

Coursework/training required for advancement to Emergency Managem