Emergency Management Senior Consultant I Hazard

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 ACDCs Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Senior Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist
• Full Time or Part Time: Full time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
• Compensation: $80-90k annual
• Travel/Location: Remote with up to 50% travel/deployment required

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Account with Company Match
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Corporate Computer
• Time off to Volunteer
• Cell Phone Allowance

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

The Senior Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist assists in the preparation, submission, and management of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant applications, ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines; will conduct detailed reviews of project proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation to assess eligibility and feasibility under applicable FEMA programs; coordinate with local governments, stakeholders, and program staff to provide technical assistance and training on grant requirements and mitigation strategies; monitor project progress, manage reporting requirements, and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance and timely reimbursement; stay updated on FEMA policies, regulations, and funding opportunities to guide clients in maximizing mitigation benefits and program outcomes.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

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

• Grant Application Development: Lead the preparation and submission of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant applications, including Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA).
• Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA): Conduct and review detailed BCAs using FEMA's BCA Toolkit to ensure project cost-effectiveness and compliance with program requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and apply FEMA policies, federal regulations (2 CFR 200), and program guidelines to assess project eligibility and ensure adherence to grant requirements.
• Project Proposal Evaluation: Analyze mitigation project proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation to determine technical feasibility and alignment with mitigation goals.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with applicants, sub applicants, local governments, and state agencies to provide technical assistance, guidance, and training on mitigation strategies and grant processes.
• Data Management: Maintain comprehensive records of applications, approvals, reimbursements, and project progress to ensure accurate reporting and compliance tracking.
• Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Track project implementation milestones, review invoices and expenditures, and submit progress reports to FEMA and state agencies.
• Risk Assessment Support: Assist in conducting hazard identification, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses for proposed mitigation projects.
• Capacity Building: Design and deliver training workshops or materials to enhance applicants' understanding of FEMA's HMA programs, including BCA and application requirements.
• Funding Opportunity Identification: Research and communicate upcoming mitigation grant opportunities to clients, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Technical Document Preparation: Draft scopes of work, narratives, and other technical documents to support grant submissions and appeals.
• Policy Updates: Stay informed on changes to FEMA HMA program policies and guidelines to proactively address potential impacts on grant processes.
• Audit and Closeout Support: Assist clients with grant audits, reconciliation, and closeout procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information.
• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary.
• Ability to Develop Disaster Recovery Frameworks for clients as requested.
• Ability to make project management decisions based on analytical skills. Report and communicate to appropriate stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct program evaluation and analysis based on industry standards.
• Ability to work across multiple functions and divisions on various projects.
• Proven record of accomplishment with project management best practices.
• Ability to train others and lead projects and/or programs with senior leadership oversight.
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with a variety of public and private sector clients.
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong desire to help people.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles, responsibilities, priorities and projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as lead on projects with senior management oversight.

Expected Hours of Work:

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

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 50% 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 50 lbs. 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:

• 5-7 years of direct experience with FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants, including HMGP, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), and/or Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA).
• Bachelors degree in Emergency Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in FEMAs BCA Toolkit, grant writing, regulatory compliance (e.g., 2 CFR 200), and stakeholder engagement.
• 5-7+ years customer service experience.
• 5-7+ years project management experience.
• 5-7+ years knowledge and/or experience in at least one Emergency Management Discipline.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of full scope Emergency Management protocols and familiarity with state and local plans, agencies, and funding sources is necessary.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects or complex portions of projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• 7+ years of experience managing FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants, including Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) or Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA). Experience with state and local government mitigation programs is a plus.
• Masters degree in Emergency Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field.
• FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) training certification or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in FEMAs BCA Toolkit, GIS software, and data analysis tools for hazard risk assessment and mitigation planning. Experience developing mitigation plans and conducting risk and vulnerability assessments is also preferred.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation is highly preferred.
• Proficient with Salesforce.