What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hazard Mitigation Specialist position at Tidal Basin Group?

THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position Summary : The primary purpose of this position is to assist our clients in the implementation of their Hazard Mitigation (HM) Programs as well as maintain the effectiveness, efficiency, and success of the various HM programs and business management operations in relation to client and Business Unit’s requirements, goals, and objectives.

Serve as the Hazard Mitigation Specialist to apply FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Program’s Guidance with a specific focus on administering and monitoring program support assistance which is critical to effective mitigation program delivery to our clients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include :

Ensure the coordination of the collection, distribution, and maintenance of HMA funding and / or disaster-related information is properly disseminated
Serve as a coordinator and liaison to client counterparts regarding the implementation of FEMA mitigation grant programs.
Experience writing, developing, and / or reviewing Mitigation plans
The Lead will be required to coordinate with other FEMA programs, such as the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program activities under Section 404 of the Stafford Act. The Lead is expected to perform the full range of implementation and managing activities for these programs
Provide the client insight and coordination of technical assistance and will participate in the coordination of project eligibility through analysis including technical feasibility, cost management, extensions, and project appeals of Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Program project applications. Must have the ability to present program and technical requirements to a varied professional audience.
Serve as Project Lead for HMA contract work as assigned.
Knowledge of the interrelationships between the HMA grants and the other functional areas within the Business Unit
Ability to work through incomplete and conflicting data
Interpersonal and communication skills to explain, define, and advise clients on the HMA rules, regulations, and processes
Travel as required including extended deployments to support Tidal Basin business initiatives and projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Complete all required compliance training on an annual basis

Skills and Competencies :

Understanding of emergency management, mitigation concepts, and principles

Working knowledge of Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant project or program management principles

Conducting and supporting webinars and conference calls through online tools and resources

Experience with public speaking

Advanced user of SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, and other technical programs needed to perform Mitigation work

Ability to work under pressure, within deadlines, maintain emotional self-control, and take guidance from clients, project managers, Mitigation leadership, VP, and other executive leadership

Ability to express complex, controversial, and technical ideas and concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in the form of presentations to large and small groups and reports that present authoritatively the client’s position

Expertise in interpreting Mitigation Guidance, Policy, and Regulations (Such as 44 CFR, 2CFR 200, HMA Guidance, etc.)

Required Education and Experience :

A bachelor’s degree in emergency management, Engineering, or a related field; if no degree, must have a minimum of seven (7) years of emergency management experience

3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in HM work at a local or state government agency, special districts, federal agencies, utility, private non-profit, university or college, or where job duties can reflect being specifically related to Hazard Mitigation

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and directives related to the delivery of Federal mitigation grants, including regulations and guidance for HMGP, FMA, BRIC, etc. This requires interpreting established statutes and regulations and the ability to make recommendations to our clients.

Knowledge of natural hazards and their impacts on the human caused environment, and basic techniques to reduce future hazard damages on the existing built environment and for new development

General knowledge of the planning process, including assessment of risks, analysis of vulnerabilities, and existing capabilities.

Additional Experience :

Possess technical background such as project management, engineering, construction, project cost estimator, financial manager, certified floodplain managers (CFM), flood insurance, and / or planners or related professional fields and generally possess the skills required to implement, monitor, and manage mitigation grant activity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Upon hire, secondary employment must be disclosed and approved.

Tidal Basin HoldCo, LLC and its affiliated companies, which includes Tidal Basin Government Consulting, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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