AECOM is looking for a Mitigation Specialist to join our team. The Mitigation Specialist will assist local, state, tribal, and/or territorial clients with Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) coordination and management. In this role, individuals will be responsible for working directly with clients to identify and develop projects, providing technical support and expertise in the development, submittal, and coordination of project documentation for FEMA review and approval. This position will be offered on a contingent basis, pending client request.
The Section 406 Mitigation Specialist responsibilities are as follows:
- Provide technical guidance to clients navigating FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) including application of Sections 404 and 406 as well as other related recovery programs.
- Interpret and apply 44 CFR, Stafford Act, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Program and Policy Guide, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other applicable rules and regulations to evaluate and evaluate project documentation to support eligibility, scope accuracy, and cost reasonableness.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and construction managers as needed to verify quantities, develop cost estimates, and reconcile discrepancies between site inspections and documentation.
- Development of Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) for all identified projects.
- Review project applications for compliance, eligibility, and feasibility; identify potential issues and/or resolutions prior to FEMA submission.
- Draft and deliver program-specific guidance to sub-recipients.
- Deliver customer service through day-to-day interactions with FEMA, state emergency management officers, and sub-recipients.
- Maintain timely delivery while providing quality deliverables in compliance with AECOM quality standards.
- Performs data entry into an electronic document management system.
- Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher/more experienced levels.
- May prepare and maintain project filing system.
- Assists in the receiving, processing, monitoring, and expediting of internal and external distribution of documentation.
- Work alongside client teams to provide routine knowledge transfer, answer questions, and reinforce procedures for long-tern self-sufficiency.
- Under general direction, applies advanced skills to the position.
- Resolves problems using advanced techniques and procedures.
- Ability to plan, organize, and complete assigned tasks.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university AND 4+ years of demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Successful candidate will have to pass a background check.
- US Citizenship is a must, we are not able to sponsor for this role at this time or in the future.
- A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy
- Successful candidate will have to pass a drug and alcohol assessment.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 + years of past performance with FEMA HMA or other relevant programs at the state and/or federal level;
- Experience delivering HMA Assistance on at two or more previous disasters.
- Experience and practical knowledge of FEMA Categories and project worksheet development.
- Possess flexibility to respond to and manage different tasks, often with competing priorities;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
- Ability to deploy when activated to support disaster response and recovery efforts.
- Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in disaster-affected areas and navigate active debris operation sites while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY FEBRUARY 8TH, 2027.
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