Hazard Mitig Technical Spec II

Position Summary:

IEM is looking for a Full-Time Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Technical Specialist II. This position will 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 and requires a comprehensive and deep understanding of hazard mitigation plans and strategies. 

Primary Location:

• Candidates can originate from anywhere in the United States, you will work remotely from home or personal office location.
• All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in developing and reviewing mitigation strategies and viable, cost-effective mitigation actions for municipalities and private non-profits. 
• Responsible for working with assigned State and/or FEMA personnel to complete any necessary Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) reviews.
• Develop, update, and evaluate hazard mitigation plans and strategies in alignment with grant requirements and industry standards; proficiency in writing and revising hazard mitigation project plans, integrating the latest strategies and technologies. 
• Develop, update, and assist with the response to mitigation grant applications.
• Perform project feasibility studies.
• Review studies and reports and provide feedback as requested.

Current Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• 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.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills are essential. Demonstrated training or large group facilitation skills desired.
• Effective listening and communication skills in English, including strong writing and speaking skills and extensive public speaking experience.
• Must have functional usage of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, or related fields.
• Must have relevant professional licenses and certifications
• Five (5) years of substantially continuous experience in FEMA’s 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); FEMA Public Assistance (PA) including 428 and/or 406 mitigation, similar Federal or state mitigation or resilience programs; federally funded disaster recovery programs; or some combination thereof.
• Five (5) years of substantial experience in developing and updating plans, following FEMA guidelines and frameworks. 
• Knowledge of FEMA Mitigation Grant Programs associated regulations.
• Three (3) years of substantially continuous experience providing direct programmatic and technical assistance, performing program reviews, and project analysis.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment. 

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional professional licenses and certifications, such as Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM).
• Experience with the development of FHWA projects
• Three (3) years of experience working specifically with the FEMA HMGP (404)
• 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).
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