Recovery Liaison

State of North Carolina•Buncombe County, NC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Recovery Liaison must coordinate communications and provide oversight to facilitate grant administration programs. The selected candidate must implement policy directives provided by the Public Assistance Section Manager, the Recovery Chief, the Chief of Operations, and/or the Division Director. This position ensures programmatic compliance with federal regulations and develops plans to meet those standards. The Recovery Liaison identifies potential opportunities and represents the Recovery team in meetings, briefings, and interagency discussions. The selected candidate will also be responsible for preparing reports and updates for leadership or the public.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience directing emergency planning or response activities including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experienced in maintaining good working relationships with applicants, other employees, and those in other state and federal agencies.
Skilled in being responsive and sensitive to the general public.
Experienced in speaking effectively in public presentations, to express ideas clearly in writing, and to clearly communicate data.
Skilled in exercising sound judgment in applying and interpreting state and federal emergency management policies and procedures.
Close attention must be given to work detail, especially in coordinating communication between agencies, departments, community groups and leadership.

Responsibilities

Coordinate communications and provide oversight to facilitate grant administration programs.
Implement policy directives provided by the Public Assistance Section Manager, the Recovery Chief, the Chief of Operations, and/or the Division Director.
Ensure programmatic compliance with federal regulations and develop plans to meet those standards.
Identify potential opportunities and represent the Recovery team in meetings, briefings, and interagency discussions.
Prepare reports and updates for leadership or the public.