CED Disaster Resiliency

Green River Area Development District•Owensboro, KY

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About The Position

The Disaster Resiliency Coordinator provides planning, coordination, technical assistance, and project development support to communities throughout the GRADD region in disaster resiliency, hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. The position assists local governments and eligible organizations in identifying needs, developing projects, securing funding, implementing funded projects, and complying with applicable federal and state requirements. It works with local officials, emergency response agencies, government agencies, community partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen community resiliency throughout the disaster cycle. The coordinator supports community and project development; grant application development and administration; public relations and community engagement; emergency management technical assistance; resiliency planning; and training and professional development. Duties include developing project concepts, teams, budgets, and funding packages; helping applicants prepare grant applications; administering and monitoring funded projects; maintaining records and tracking compliance; supporting emergency management partners and regional plans; delivering public information and training; and representing GRADD at meetings and public events. The position is primarily performed indoors in an office environment, with extended sitting and computer use, regular travel and field work throughout the GRADD region, and occasional outdoor work in varying weather. It requires a valid Kentucky driver's license, the ability to travel and operate a motor vehicle, and the ability to lift objects weighing more than 25 pounds. Skills testing and criminal background screening may be required.

Requirements

A master’s degree from an accredited university in Planning, Public Administration, Government, or a related field, with at least one year of related professional experience; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Resilience, Disaster Response, Disaster Mitigation, Disaster Recovery, Geography, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field with three years of related professional experience may be accepted.
Demonstrated grant writing skills and ability to develop, coordinate, administer, and monitor grant-funded projects.
Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of ESRI GIS and ability to use geographic and secondary data sources for planning, research, project development, and community analysis.
Knowledge of regional planning, community development, research methods, statistics, and applied data analysis.
Ability to collect, evaluate, organize, analyze, and communicate information for community and regional planning initiatives.
Familiarity with FEMA and Department for Local Government programs.
Knowledge of FEMA Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Hazard Mitigation Assistance, and Assistance to Firefighters Grant processes.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and administrative requirements applicable to disaster resiliency, emergency management, grants, and community development.
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and independently manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
Strong organizational and analytical skills; sound judgment; and ability to make timely, accurate, appropriate decisions.
Ability to perform effectively under stressful or changing conditions.
Strong written and oral communication, report writing, public speaking, and presentation skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with GRADD staff, board members, elected officials, government officials, agencies, community partners, and the public.
Professionalism, accountability, dependability, integrity, and respect in professional interactions.
Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Driver’s License.
Must be able to travel throughout the GRADD region and attend meetings, training sessions, conferences, and other events as required.
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of the GRADD team.
Must be able to lift objects weighing more than 25 pounds and operate a motor vehicle as an essential function.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal and state funding programs and administrative requirements applicable to disaster resiliency, emergency management, hazard mitigation, and community development is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with community development and enhancement initiatives that strengthen regional economic and disaster resiliency.
Identify community development and resiliency needs and develop project concepts that maximize community benefits while considering resources and costs.
Coordinate mitigation projects with county and community strategic priorities.
Assist in developing projects such as safe rooms, warning systems, critical communications infrastructure, emergency response equipment, fire department improvements, and training facilities.
Develop and coordinate project teams of local officials, emergency response agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Facilitate public engagement related to proposed projects and resiliency initiatives.
Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and funding packages.
Identify and evaluate potential federal, state, and other funding opportunities for local projects.
Coordinate with potential funding agencies to establish eligibility, discuss proposed projects, and support successful funding applications.
Assist local officials and eligible applicants with applications to FEMA, Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, Kentucky Emergency Management, Department for Local Government, and other funding agencies.
Provide technical assistance during application development and help applicants meet funding requirements and deadlines.
Coordinate with funding agencies to answer questions, obtain information, and advance project and application approvals.
Implement and administer funded projects in accordance with approved requirements.
Monitor active projects and assist grant recipients in achieving contracted objectives.
Monitor grant-fund utilization and expenditures.
Assist recipients with progress reports, documentation, project completion requirements, and final closeout reports.
Monitor compliance with environmental regulations, labor requirements, laws, administrative regulations, and funding requirements.
Maintain accurate application and project records and report completed, submitted, and successful loan and grant applications prepared or supported for local governments and eligible applicants.
Maintain regular communication with local officials, agencies, emergency response organizations, community partners, and stakeholders.
Conduct or assist with public meetings for grant applications, community education, project development, and resiliency initiatives.
Provide public education and information on disaster resiliency, emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation, and related issues.
Communicate clearly and professionally about public policy and resiliency initiatives, including topics with differing or controversial perspectives.
Attend and present at Fiscal Court, City Council, statewide planning, community, and other requested meetings.
Represent GRADD professionally at meetings, conferences, workshops, and other public and professional events.
Provide information and technical assistance to emergency response teams and local emergency management partners.
Serve as a liaison with the Division of Emergency Management and provide documented technical and administrative support to Area Managers.
Help communities and local governments identify ways to strengthen preparedness, response capabilities, and disaster recovery capacity.
Research potential disaster events and hazards to identify concerns and opportunities to build capacity in local emergency response agencies.
Assist with collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting information about regional hazards, resiliency, emergency management, and preparedness.
Assist with developing, maintaining, and implementing GRADD’s Regional Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Assist eligible entities with developing Continuity of Operations Plans and other resiliency-related plans.
Support regional planning to identify hazards, vulnerabilities, mitigation opportunities, and community resiliency priorities.
Coordinate planning with local governments, emergency management agencies, state agencies, and other partners.
Develop and facilitate continuing education and training programs in emergency management, resiliency, hazard mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Develop customized training materials, tools, presentations, and statistical information for elected officials, local government staff, emergency response personnel, and other audiences.
Attend professional development opportunities to stay current on hazard mitigation, emergency management, resiliency, funding opportunities, and regulations.
Maintain professional knowledge of federal and state programs and requirements relevant to the position.
Manage multiple projects and priorities, maintain accurate documentation, meet deadlines, communicate proactively with partners, and follow projects through completion.