FEMA - Disaster Recovery Specialists (Hazard Mitigation Specialist)

FEMA - Disaster Recovery Specialists (Hazard Mitigation Specialist)

Job ID

14070

# of Openings

25

Job Location

US

Category

Disaster Support

Relocation Assistance

No

Service Line

MCS

Job Description

FEMA

-

Disaster Recovery Specialists

(Hazard Mitigation Specialist) Join the Dewberry Team

!

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to help

our

country with disaster recovery work?

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more

than

50 locations and 2,500 profession

al

s nationwide. Our outstanding employees, more than 30 years of experience supporting FEMA, and multiple contract support opportunities

set

us apart from our competitors. Our experience and

expertise

provide

unique insight into how national disaster events are prepared for, managed, and applied to communities. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality services to our clients. Our commitment to excellence stems from our defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

As one of our Disaster Specialists, you will collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry and use your

expertise

to support critical recovery efforts in disaster-impacted communities. Hazard Mitigation

Specialist Dewberry is currently searching for

highly

qualified staff to support hazard mitigation

programs for both

d

isaster

r

ecovery and other types of hazard mitigation grant

funding activities

as a Hazard Mitigation Specialist

.

The

mitigation specialist

assist

s

communities with

conceptualizing

and documenting

m

itigation actions

that

increase the protection

infrastructure

facilities

.

Candidates

should

understand benefit cost analysis

,

the

technical

elements

required

to provid

e

a facility with

feasible

,

cost-effective

mitigation

, and

the

eligible

funding

activities

f

or the

mitigation

actions

involving

various

natural hazards.

Responsibilities

Hazard Mitigation Specialists

assist local government agencies and other

p

rogram-eligible entities in the preparation of grant applications for the restoration

or mitigation

of damaged public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings and utilities.

W

ork

includes

gathering essential information from

p

rogram applicants

, conceptualizing mitigation strategies,

and

writing and/or reviewing mitigation plans

.

Work progress and supporting documentation is

continually updated in either FEMA's Grants Portal

,

Grants Manager

or FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMA GO)

applications.

They may travel to disaster sites to support the delivery of the FEMA Public Assistance Program or other grant-funded programs.

Required Skills & Required Experience

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

and a m

inimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience in field of study

A broad understanding of public infrastructure facilities

and familiarity with industry standard construction practices, building codes,

and permitting requirements Working knowledge

and experience in applying

FEMA hazard mitigation policy and

Section

203,

404

and

406

of the Stafford Act E

xcellent oral and written communication skills P

roficient with MS Office Suite applications A

ble to work both independently and in a team environment under stressful conditions The

a

bility to work up to 12 hours

per

day,

7

days a week

and

deplo

y

to a disaster recovery operation for up to 12 months Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record Be a

U.S. citizen capable of passing a federal background investigation to obtain a Public Trust clearance Preferred Skills and Experience Prior experience working as a Hazard Mitigation Specialist Bachelor's degree

and experience working in the fields of

architecture,

engineering

or construction management Experience with modern construction practices, facility assessments, construction inspection, project scope development and cost estimating Working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other governmental regulatory compliance Working knowledge of

FEMA's

Grants Manager

or Grants Portal Proficiency

using cost estimating software such as RS Means Experience with FEMA's Benefit Cost Analysis tool *At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. *This position is covered by the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (

SCA

). *Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. *

Only

recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be

required

to

submit

to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. #LI-Onsite

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