Hazard Mitigation Planner - FEMA Plan Updates & HAZUS

AlphaX

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About The Position

AlphaGov is seeking a Hazard Mitigation Planner to lead a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan update, including HAZUS risk modeling. The role coordinates participating communities, assesses hazard exposure, and develops mitigation priorities that local governments can carry forward into implementation. The planner manages the planning process, performs or directs technical analysis, and produces a complete plan for state and FEMA review.

The planner reviews the existing mitigation plan, prior review comments, available hazard data, and progress on mitigation actions; coordinates jurisdictions, planning committee meetings, stakeholder interviews, and public engagement; and updates hazard profiles, vulnerability assessments, and community capability assessments. The role uses HAZUS and GIS to evaluate exposure and potential losses, documents data sources, assumptions, and limitations, and assesses risks to people, buildings, critical facilities, and infrastructure.

The planner develops and prioritizes mitigation actions with jurisdiction-specific responsibilities, potential funding sources, and implementation timelines; writes the updated plan and establishes procedures for monitoring progress and maintaining it; and addresses state and FEMA review comments while supporting participating jurisdictions through adoption and approval. Applicants should identify their HAZUS experience and current professional certifications and submit a résumé plus a brief summary of relevant engagements, including jurisdictions, role, HAZUS analyses, and approval status.

Requirements

• Direct experience leading FEMA multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan updates.
• Hands-on experience using HAZUS for risk assessment and loss estimation.
• Strong GIS, data analysis, and technical writing skills.
• Experience coordinating local governments, emergency management agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to translate technical risk findings into practical mitigation actions.
• Experience supporting plans through state review, FEMA review, and local adoption.
• Applicants should clearly identify their HAZUS experience and current professional certifications.
• Submit a résumé and a brief summary of relevant hazard mitigation planning engagements, including jurisdictions involved, role, HAZUS analyses completed, and plan approval status.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Review the existing mitigation plan, prior review comments, available hazard data, and progress on mitigation actions.
• Coordinate participating jurisdictions, planning committee meetings, stakeholder interviews, and public engagement.
• Update hazard profiles, vulnerability assessments, and community capability assessments.
• Use HAZUS and GIS to evaluate exposure and potential losses for applicable hazards, documenting data sources, assumptions, and limitations.
• Assess risks to people, buildings, critical facilities, and infrastructure.
• Develop and prioritize mitigation actions with jurisdiction-specific responsibilities, potential funding sources, and implementation timelines.
• Write the updated plan and establish procedures for monitoring progress and maintaining it.
• Address state and FEMA review comments and support participating jurisdictions through adoption and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed