Emergency Management Specialist
About The Position
This role focuses on supporting hazard mitigation programs and assisting communities as they work to reduce risks and improve long-term resilience. You will help applicants, partners, and agency staff understand requirements, develop projects, and navigate federal and state processes. As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Program Support: Assist applicants with hazard mitigation grants and documentation requirements Technical Guidance: Provide information on project development, planning activities, and FEMA program rules Applicant Coordination: Serve as a liaison between FEMA, applicants, and Agency staff throughout project stages Field Assistance: Conduct on site visits and gather photos and documentation related to mitigation activities Grant Processing: Review invoices, verify submissions, and support reimbursement and close out actions Training Participation: Support training for emergency management officials at the state, county, and local level.
Requirements
- Successful completion of the Emergency Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military; and a bachelor’s degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military.
- Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
- Certification in the following courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute, within six months of hire: IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction, IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions.
Responsibilities
- Assist applicants with hazard mitigation grants and documentation requirements
- Provide information on project development, planning activities, and FEMA program rules
- Serve as a liaison between FEMA, applicants, and Agency staff throughout project stages
- Conduct on site visits and gather photos and documentation related to mitigation activities
- Review invoices, verify submissions, and support reimbursement and close out actions
- Support training for emergency management officials at the state, county, and local level
Benefits
- Free and secure on-site parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
