Tidal Basin

Mitigation Program Lead

Albany, NY - Temporary

THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


Tidal Basin has an opportunity for an experienced and talented Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) professional to lead, implement and provide coordination of mitigation programs in support of long term disaster recovery processes. The position includes the identification, development, and review of technical federal applications for mitigation projects as well as developing hazard mitigation proposals and review of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), and other HMA grants to maximize mitigation participation and funding. Must have a thorough understanding of HMA policy implementation, policy review, and interpretation. Must be experienced in policy writing with a grants background. Subject matter expertise in Hazard Mitigation and emerging trends in resiliency are a must.

  Responsibilities include:  

  • Supporting and coordinating with State, Tribal, and Local Officials, as well as private non-profit agencies, to identify mitigation opportunities.
  • Providing technical assistance to grant recipients ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations
  • Provide on-site, field level or in-office oversight and management of Hazard Mitigation team reviewing /completing grant applications for completeness and eligibility in accordance with regulations and coordinating program reviews and concurrence with Federal Agencies as applicable. This includes Scope, Budget, and Period of Performance (POP) review and satisfying request for information (RFI) if warranted.  
  • Manages audit and accountability for programs, compile data for reporting and program analysis
  • Represents the client in meetings, forums, conferences, and trainings
  • Establishes and maintains critical communications between federal, state, and local governments
  • Programs to ensure proper processing of Mitigation Projects  
  • Monitor and evaluate delivery and implementation of Mitigation programs
  • Make recommendations to improve performance and ensure quality of programs
  • Support natural and man-made hazard mitigation and loss reduction programs within DHS/FEMA, as well as DHS/FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
  • Researches and identifies complex Mitigation program issues, takes remedial action, and makes recommendations and implements resolutions and improvements

 The individual should have the following experience:

  • Expert in reviewing projects to identify and develop hazard mitigation proposals
  • Perform visits to site inspections to identify possible mitigation measures
  • Coordinate with various Hazard Mitigation staff and the State Hazard Mitigation Officer
  • Provide guidance on the FEMA Section 406 Hazard Mitigation Programs
  • Assist Technical team with development of benefit cost analysis
  • Review benefit cost analysis
  • Advise on PWs to ensure to maximize mitigation participation and funding
  • Optimize procedures and maintain communication and focus
  • Maintain, track cases assigned and provide input where necessary in the data management information system
  • Review project work sheets to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are included
  • Excellent customer service skill set, ability to listen and facilitate work through completion

Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficient in the use of FEMA Disaster Systems, including NEMIS, FEMA-GO
  • Direct HMGP policy expertise, including HMA Guidance, the 44 CFR, and Global Match
  • Working knowledge of BRIC and BCA preferred
  • Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems
  • Significant experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery/mitigation operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a changing work environment
  • Ability to work independently and/or on a team
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Exceptional research skills
  • Comfortable interacting with Clients and Client Stakeholders-
  • Proficient computer skills: (including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat Professional)

Education and Experience Required:

  • 5+ years of progressive experience as a Hazard Mitigation SME with the ability to utilize mitigation techniques for land, construction, engineering, and/or hydrology projects
  • Significant experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations that have complex political and programmatic elements
  • Expertise in FEMA Section 404 Mitigation
  • Public Assistance Mitigation (406) experience

The hourly rate for this position is USD $45 to 55/hr.

Upon hire, secondary employment must be disclosed and approved.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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