Recovery Senior Advisor

State of North Carolina•Durham, NC

12h•$63,927 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This senior-level position within the Division of Emergency Management provides high-level leadership, guidance, and strategic coordination for statewide disaster recovery programs. The Emergency Management Recovery Senior Advisor serves as the principal advisor on recovery operations and is responsible for ensuring the effective, timely, and compliant delivery of state and federal disaster recovery services to eligible survivors, communities, and applicants. The Recovery Senior Advisor leads coordination efforts with state agencies, federal partners, and NCEM senior leadership to support planning and implementation of recovery programs, including Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Temporary Housing, and specialized programs tailored to the unique needs of impacted communities. This role provides senior-level leadership in coordinating and conducting preliminary damage assessments with local, state, and federal partners for Type I and Type II Disaster Declarations. The position also supports education, communication, and information sharing with NCEM Operations Branches to ensure recovery activities remain synchronized throughout all phases of the recovery process. The Recovery Senior Advisor assists the Recovery Chief with strategic planning, personnel oversight, contracting, and budget/program management for the Recovery Section. Deployment to Joint Field Offices or other locations across the state may be required for extended periods to support statewide recovery coordination. The position may supervise staff to ensure effective implementation of specialized recovery programs.

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

Thorough working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines governing all phases of disaster recovery.
Expert knowledge of strategic and operational planning processes within emergency management.
Expert knowledge of the Federal National Disaster Recovery Framework and the North Carolina Disaster Recovery Framework.
Knowledge of FEMA/State Joint Field Office structure, functions, and leadership-level activities.
Knowledge of State and Federal Disaster Assistance Programs and the processes associated with disaster.

Responsibilities

Serves as the principal advisor on recovery operations.
Ensures the effective, timely, and compliant delivery of state and federal disaster recovery services.
Leads coordination efforts with state agencies, federal partners, and NCEM senior leadership.
Supports planning and implementation of recovery programs, including Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Temporary Housing, and specialized programs.
Provides senior-level leadership in coordinating and conducting preliminary damage assessments.
Supports education, communication, and information sharing with NCEM Operations Branches.
Assists the Recovery Chief with strategic planning, personnel oversight, contracting, and budget/program management.
May supervise staff to ensure effective implementation of specialized recovery programs.