Emergency Management Specialist (Hazard Mitigation)

Quick Facts

• Role: Emergency Management Specialist (Hazard Mitigation)

• Focus: Technical assistance for hazard mitigation planning, HMGP compliance review, and mitigation risk reduction

Description

Serve as a technical authority supporting hazard mitigation planning, mitigation programs, and open disaster operations. Review and evaluate complex Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applications for compliance and cost-effectiveness, and resolve complex technical and programmatic issues. Advise State, local, Tribal, and territorial stakeholders on federal regulations and grant policies, and communicate risks and recommendations through written materials and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical, administrative, and programmatic evaluations of high-value or complex hazard mitigation grant applications

• Analyze and resolve complex Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) and cost-effectiveness validation issues, including engineering feasibility considerations

• Advise SLTT leadership and internal stakeholders on federal regulations, statutory authorities, and evolving grant policies

• Lead cross-functional workgroups to improve grant-review processes and address audit/compliance findings

• Communicate project status, risks, technical findings, and recommendations via briefings, reports, and other written materials

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Pass and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust – Moderate Risk

• Selective Service registration required (if applicable)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government credit card

• Ability to deploy with little or no advance notice anywhere in the U.S. and territories for an extended period

• IC-12 qualification: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least IC-11, demonstrating experience evaluating compliant, cost-effective mitigation grant applications; advising senior stakeholders on mitigation requirements; and developing mitigation plans and risk-reduction strategies

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive federal benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, long-term care)

• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))

• Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program

• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays

• Additional options may include flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, and health/wellness programs

• Training and employee development opportunities

• Disabled veteran leave for eligible hires (per program rules)