Title:  Hazard Mitigation Grants Specialist - Temporary

Overview

Vermont Emergency Management is looking for a mission-driven professional to join our Hazard Mitigation Team. This position will support Vermont communities in developing and implementing projects to reduce their future risk to climate hazards, predominantly flooding. 

 

This position will work under the supervision of the State Hazard Mitigation Officer and in collaboration with two other Hazard Mitigation Planners and a Hazard Mitigation Grants Manager. Responsibilities will include the development of Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant applications for submittal to FEMA while maintaining statewide scope and visibility on potential, ongoing, and past projects. This includes working with municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits across Vermont to develop applications, designing and implementing outreach activities for HMA application opportunities, and coordinating FEMA-applicant correspondence regarding HMA program development and individual applications.

 

Grant support will also be provided by this position for the development of applications and project implementation under the State's Flood Resilient Communities Fund (FRCF) program. 

 

This position is considered an Emergency Management Specialist II by the Department of Human Resources. The State of Vermont offers flexible telework. The person hired for this position will be expected to live in Vermont.

Who May Apply

This position, Hazard Mitigation Grants Specialist (Job Opening #50723), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Stephanie A. Smith at stephanie.a.smith@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
 
PUBLIC SAFETY BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position to include Motor Vehicle/Criminal Records, Personal History, Credit and any additional background check(s).

 

Environmental Factors

Normal office conditions generally prevail with some required travel to various localities throughout the State. Incumbents should have private means of transportation available. Emergency management drills and actual emergencies may require performance outside of normal hours. On-call status may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in emergency management, public administration, risk management, or related field AND (1) year or more of experience in emergency management or planning.

OR

Four (4) years or more of experience in emergency management, public administration, risk management, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in emergency management, including Incident Command System certifications.

Experience in project management.

Experience in facilitation.  

Experience in plan development or revision.

Experience with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Certification FEMA Professional Development Series Certification

Experience as a first responder.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.