Disaster Recovery Hazard Mitigation, Reservist – On Call

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee mitigation grants and manage various projects.

• Identify potential hazard mitigation initiatives under FEMA 404/HMGP and 406 programs.

• Perform benefit-cost analyses as necessary.

• Collaborate with ICF’s Environmental Historic Preservation team to fulfill NEPA requirements.

• Evaluate mitigation project applications for eligibility, feasibility, accuracy, and thoroughness.

• Partner with client representatives to discover and develop mitigation opportunities.

• Support subrecipients in preparing 404/HMGP grant applications and 406 Hazard Mitigation proposals.

• Provide guidance on required documentation and ensure that scopes of work are precise and clearly articulated.

• Create quarterly reports, requested documentation, templates, and checklists.

• Ensure budgets are accurate and adhere to FEMA eligible-activity guidelines.

• Coordinate environmental reviews and documentation with ICF’s Environmental Team.

• Work with Benefit Cost Analysis staff and supply necessary documentation.

• Manage and oversee grant applications and project implementation timelines.

• Review damage descriptions and dimensions to pinpoint mitigation opportunities and evaluate proposal cost-effectiveness.

• Keep supervisors and leadership updated on issues, challenges, and solutions.

• Utilize the FEMA Grants Portal and ICF’s DisasTRAX program.

• Conduct site visits of damaged facilities and structures upon request.

• Deliver training to staff, stakeholders, and others as directed.

• Execute other professional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of extensive experience with FEMA 406 and 404 mitigation policies, including strategic implementation and adherence to best practices.

• Willingness to travel by air and vehicle as necessary, often with little notice.

• Readiness to deploy for evening, weekend, and multi-week assignments away from home.

• Valid United States driver’s license required.

• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check necessary.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.

• Ability to follow instructions effectively.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks both independently and collaboratively.

• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making abilities.

• Capacity to work under constantly changing deadlines and priorities.

• Awareness and appreciation for diverse cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and community dynamics.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.

• Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish, with fluency in reading, writing, and speaking.

• Preferred: Over 2 years of experience with energy and electrical distribution infrastructure or power grids.

• Preferred: Expertise in Benefit Cost Analysis.

• Preferred: Cost estimating experience with RS Means and/or Xactimate.

• Preferred: More than 3 years of experience in electrical distribution in Puerto Rico.

• Preferred: Background in non-residential construction.

• Preferred: Certified Floodplain Manager.

• Preferred: Knowledge of FEMA grant management processes, including the grant life cycle.

• Preferred: Familiarity with federal and state disaster management programs.

• Preferred: Understanding of FEMA policies and 44 CFR.

• Preferred: Relevant FEMA certifications or coursework.

🏝️ Benefits

• On-call employees have the flexibility to accept or decline hours as they wish.

• Opportunity to work on simultaneous projects outside of the ICF assignment, provided there is no conflict of interest.

• Travel to client sites, field locations, and disaster recovery operations as required.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Reasonable accommodations available throughout the application and employment process.