Emergency Management Program Specialist I

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Military - Agency 31

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$23.139

Job Posting:

JR2024-00010822 Emergency Management Program Specialist I (Open)

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

11-06-2024

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. NEMA leads the way in helping our communities recover quickly and thoroughly.

We envision safer, less vulnerable communities in Nebraska made possible through effective, collaborative partnerships committed to saving lives and reducing the impact of disasters.

Our mission is to coordinate, support and serve Nebraska through an effective and relevant emergency management agency.

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

Nebraska is not for everyone, but it can definitely be for YOU! Our team is looking for someone who highly motivated and ready to serve the communities of Nebraska by providing disaster relief and mitigation grant funding.

The NEMA Hazard Mitigation Unit exists to assist communities in lessening the impact of naturel hazards by creating a culture of mitigation and preparedness across the state. We do this by leading hazard mitigation planning efforts, helping communities identify vulnerabilities and actions to reduce them, matching mitigation actions with grant funding opportunities, and providing technical assistance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants. In addition, our team is responsible for tens of millions of dollars in grant funds used to support communities and organizations across the state.

Within the Hazard Mitigation Unit, the Hazard Mitigation Specialist is responsible for managing projects within the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs, including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and the Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities Program (BRIC). HMA grants provide federal funds, through a reimbursement process, to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments and certain eligible private non-profits to help communities mitigate the effects of significant disasters or emergencies. This position will utilize appropriate policies, guidance, and regulation to make informed decisions that guide sub-recipients through the HMA grant lifecycle. In addition, this position will be responsible for understanding the FEMA Planning Policy and reviewing Local Hazard Mitigation Plans.

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.
*Maintain current knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and policies.
*Conduct inspection visits to project sites to ensure the approved scope of work is completed accordingly.
*Conduct community outreach activities that inform local organizations of HMA Grants.
*Develop payments based on documentation provided by the subrecipient based on the project and eligible costs.
*Gain a basic level of understanding of federal and state procurement (not expected to be a procurement expert).

 

This is an entry-level position within the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency.

Entry Level Starting Hourly Pay Rate is $21.523

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 pla