About the Role
Title: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist
Location:
39462BR
Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.
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Job Description
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CDM Smith is seeking to enhance our team to primarily support FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Technical Assistance Program (HMTAP) with the potential to support USACE Institute for Water Resource (IWR), and other related contracts with the U.S. This opportunity is slated for an emerging or mid-career professional ready to take on increasing responsibilities under the mentorship of more senior staff. Projects include providing technical assistance to FEMA grant programs, policy, and guidance development support, applied research, and environmental compliance activities with both FEMA Headquarters and the Regions. Projects are located throughout the U.S. and its territories.
This is a full-remote position with some travel as needed.
Responsibilities:
– Providing technical and/or programmatic support to the HMTAP programs nationwide.
– Supporting Project Managers in the execution of projects to successfully meet required scope, schedule, and budget.
– Leading discrete / major task within projects
– Providing direct support to clients and program stakeholders.
– Serving as a technical and/or programmatic resource for other staff in the development of quality deliverables.
– Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position
Minimum Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree.
– 3 years of related experience.
– Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
– The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
– Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Driver’s License Requirements
An appropriate and valid driver’s license is required.
Amount of Travel Required
10%
Skills and Abilities
Solid knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand complex technical, professional and business materials.