Application Development Specialist

Introduction:

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Application Development Specialist
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
• Compensation: $32-$35/hour
• Travel/Location: On-site Tallahassee, FL with possible remote work. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of Tallahassee, FL.

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Application Development Specialist to support Hazard Mitigation Assistance. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in emergency management with strong analytical, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills to ensure successful program funding and compliance. The Development Specialist will ensure smooth and efficient development for Elevate Florida program with FEMA Mitigation funding (swiftwater and HMGP).

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Development of FEMA Swiftwater and HMGP housing applications for the Elevate Florida program.
• Research, develop, and submit comprehensive funding applications tailored to the program.
• Analyze program requirements and guidelines to ensure applications meet eligibility and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to collect and validate data required for funding applications, including damage assessments, cost estimates, and project scopes.
• Use data analytics tools to support applications with evidence-based justifications.
• Prepare high-quality application narratives, budgets, and supporting documents.
• Ensure all submissions align with federal and state regulations, funding guidelines, and deadlines.
• Work closely with internal teams, clients, and external agencies to gather necessary information and refine application strategies.
• Act as a liaison between clients and funding agencies during the application process.
• Monitor funding program updates and maintain knowledge of best practices in emergency management funding.
• Identify opportunities to streamline application processes and improve success rates.
• Provide QA/QC of applications to reduce or eliminate RFI from FDEM and FEMA.
• Working knowledge and experience with program guidance of policy and procedures around FEMA HMA housing programs

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% travel is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 30bs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management personnel may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
• If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Requirements

Experience/Education Required:

• A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or a related field is required. Years of experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year fo