Senior Residential Hazard Mitigation Subject Matter Expert (California)
Senior Residential Hazard Mitigation Subject Matter Expert (California)
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$ 97699 - 166088
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Job Description
ICFs Disaster Management division seeks a Residential Hazard Mitigation Subject Matter Expert (SME) who will support FEMA HMA planning and projects in California following the recent wildfire and straight-line wind events. This SME will be focused on identifying residential property mitigation strategies to reduce the risk to homes and property from natural hazards including wildfires wind ice storms and severe weather.
The ideal candidate will be a proven FEMA HMA Subject Matter Expert with a track record of superior execution and growth and will be responsible for ensuring that programs are positioned to optimize disaster grant resource allocation build strong solutions to impacted areas and provide strong risk management.
This position represents an exceptional opportunity to join an expert team to facilitate change and help make a lasting difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as an expert in FEMA HMA grant programs and advise local government and private non-profit clients on large-scale mitigation projects.
- Assess risks and identify vulnerabilities in homes and communities to wildfires and other related hazards.
- Developing strategies to reduce risk such as building codes retrofitting structures and community-wide resilience plans.
- Identify and secure funding for mitigation projects.
- Implement ongoing public education and outreach programs including clearly explaining complex technical concepts to various audiences including homeowners and community members.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and coordination with local state and federal agency representatives community-based organizations industry and non-profits to achieve common mitigation goals.
- Coordinate with other professionals including engineers contractors and emergency managers to implement mitigation projects.
- Monitor project execution to ensure compliance with all laws regulations and policies pertaining to FEMA programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
- 5 years of FEMA HMA project experience including program start-up through implementation and closeout
- Familiarity with emergency planning mitigation planning and using grants management systems
- Experience coordinating with residential property owners to develop mitigation strategies and support the implementation of retrofitting measures
- Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of production meet tight deadlines and deliver compliant quality work products.
- Based in Southern California with a willingness to travel across the state as necessary
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Masters or higher-level degree in a related field.
- Experience securing federal grants of $50 million or greater.
- Knowledge of California-specific building codes and hazard mitigation priorities
- Familiarity with FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) tool and methodology.
Professional Skills:
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills emotional intelligence critical thinking skills and integrity and ethics
- Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement and work in a dynamic fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Project Management Software)
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$97699.00 - $166088.00California Remote Office (CA99)Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
