Emergency Management Consultant, Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist

Summary

Join AC Disaster Consulting as a Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist! This full-time, regular position offers a competitive salary ($65-75k annually) and remote work with up to 50% travel. You will play a crucial role in preparing, submitting, and managing FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant applications, ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines. Responsibilities include grant application development, benefit-cost analysis, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of experience with FEMA HMA grants and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Excellent benefits are provided, including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 3-5 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)
• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field
• Proficiency in FEMA’s BCA Toolkit, grant writing, regulatory compliance (e.g., 2 CFR 200), and stakeholder engagement
• 3-5+ years customer service experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information
• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary
• Strong familiarity with state and local governments is necessary
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Strong time management skills
• Strong desire to help people
• Ability to be flexible and make quick decisions as disasters change and develop
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Conduct and review detailed BCAs using FEMA's BCA Toolkit to ensure project cost-effectiveness and compliance with program requirements
• Interpret and apply FEMA policies, federal regulations (2 CFR 200), and program guidelines to assess project eligibility and ensure adherence to grant requirements
• Analyze mitigation project proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation to determine technical feasibility and alignment with mitigation goals
• Collaborate with applicants, sub applicants, local governments, and state agencies to provide technical assistance, guidance, and training on mitigation strategies and grant processes
• Maintain comprehensive records of applications, approvals, reimbursements, and project progress to ensure accurate reporting and compliance tracking
• Track project implementation milestones, review invoices and expenditures, and submit progress reports to FEMA and state agencies
• Assist in conducting hazard identification, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses for proposed mitigation projects
• Design and deliver training workshops or materials to enhance applicants' understanding of FEMA's HMA programs, including BCA and application requirements
• Research and communicate upcoming mitigation grant opportunities to clients, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Draft scopes of work, narratives, and other technical documents to support grant submissions and appeals
• Stay informed on changes to FEMA HMA program policies and guidelines to proactively address potential impacts on grant processes
• Assist clients with grant audits, reconciliation, and closeout procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ 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
• Master’s 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 FEMA’s 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

Benefits

• 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