Hazard Mitigation Specialist

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

5d•$79,691 - $127,499

About The Position

The Hazard Mitigation Specialist supports the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe’s emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation, communication systems, and response operations to help protect the Tribe and community members, property, natural resources, and culturally significant areas. The role develops and maintains emergency plans, evaluates natural hazards and wildfire conditions, and recommends measures to improve community preparedness and long-term resilience. It also oversees day-to-day readiness of emergency radio equipment, coordinates emergency notifications, and develops public information for community members and Tribal personnel. The specialist conducts field assessments, prepares technical reports and maps, coordinates educational outreach, and delivers emergency communications and preparedness training. The position serves as an Emergency Management Duty Officer, participates in emergency response activities, and supports Public Information Officer functions during incidents, exercises, and special events. It requires sound judgment, technical expertise, cultural awareness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently during routine operations and changing emergency conditions. The position includes office, field, and community work. Field assignments may involve uneven terrain and varying weather conditions, with possible exposure to smoke and dust. Evening, weekend, holiday, and non-business-hour assignments may be required, including reporting to an assigned worksite during emergency activations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Communications, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Geography, Natural Resources, Homeland Security, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
Three years of professional experience in emergency management, hazard mitigation, wildfire preparedness, or emergency communications.
Experience developing emergency preparedness plans, hazard mitigation documents, evacuation procedures, and technical planning materials.
Experience operating, maintaining, or coordinating emergency radio systems, two-way radios, and related communication equipment.
Experience conducting hazard assessments, reviewing geographic information, or supporting wildfire preparedness and cultural heritage protection activities.
Experience developing public information materials, conducting community outreach, and delivering emergency preparedness presentations or training.
Experience supporting emergency operations, incident response, emergency exercises, or emergency communication coordination.
Skills in emergency preparedness and hazard mitigation planning, radio operation and troubleshooting, technical report writing, geographic mapping, public speaking, outreach, instruction, emergency notifications, incident information coordination, wildfire hazard assessment, and field documentation.
Ability to interpret complex emergency planning and hazard information; communicate clearly under stressful and changing conditions; coordinate competing responsibilities with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality and respect culturally sensitive information; build positive relationships with community members; and respond effectively to emergencies.
Knowledge of emergency management and mitigation procedures; wildfire preparedness, evacuation planning, and mitigation practices; emergency radio systems and protocols; Incident Command System and emergency operations; cultural heritage protection; and emergency notification and public information procedures.
Ability to perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, and movement between office, field, and community locations; operate computers, tablets, radios, communication consoles, telephones, and other equipment; and review maps, technical documents, displays, hazard information, and notifications.
Ability to walk on uneven terrain, in forested areas, and on gravel roads in varying weather; communicate verbally for presentations, training, radio operation, and response coordination; and occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work evening, weekend, holiday, and non-business-hour assignments and remain effective during stressful conditions and extended incident activations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with culturally sensitive information, Tribal community preparedness programs, or heritage protection planning.

Responsibilities

Serve as a designated Emergency Response Team member and report to the assigned worksite during emergency activations, exercises, and response operations; serve as an Emergency Management Duty Officer during regular and non-business hours.
Develop, review, and maintain FEMA-compliant hazard mitigation plans addressing natural disasters, wildfire threats, community vulnerabilities, and protection of culturally significant areas and resources.
Coordinate wildfire preparedness planning, identify vulnerable locations, evaluate hazard conditions, and conduct field assessments in forested areas, community facilities, and other locations.
Develop and maintain emergency preparedness procedures for evacuation routes, wildfire response, community notifications, communications coordination, and incident operations; recommend updates based on changing conditions and lessons learned.
Collect, review, and analyze geographic information, hazard data, wildfire trends, and preparedness records; prepare technical reports, maps, assessments, and supporting documentation.
Operate, maintain, inspect, and test emergency radio systems, two-way radios, communication consoles, and related equipment; conduct radio checks, monitor channels, troubleshoot problems, and coordinate corrective maintenance.
Develop and maintain radio operating procedures, communication protocols, and field communication plans; coordinate radio use for Tribal activities, special events, and emergency operations.
Prepare, coordinate, and distribute emergency notifications, preparedness alerts, evacuation messages, and other public safety communications through approved systems and social media.
Serve as a Public Information Officer or support assigned PIO responsibilities during emergencies, exercises, and special events; coordinate communication requests, track messages, and relay operational information to designated personnel.
Develop educational materials, presentations, preparedness guides, and public information resources; organize and conduct outreach events, informational meetings, and preparedness workshops.
Develop and deliver training on radio operation, communication procedures, emergency preparedness, and response activities for Tribal employees, community members, and Emergency Response Team personnel.
Coordinate meetings and planning activities with Tribal departments, community members, and emergency response personnel to support hazard mitigation, cultural heritage protection, and preparedness.
Participate in emergency operations, response activations, exercises, drills, workshops, and simulations, providing radio support, message tracking, operational coordination, and planning assistance.
Maintain records of hazard assessments, mitigation plans, equipment inspections, radio testing, procedures, training, outreach, and incident communications; coordinate updates to preparedness documents and operating procedures.
Perform a range of office and field duties as needed in support of community service and the well-being of Tribal members.