Hazard Mitigation 406 Specialist
FEMA-HM-Recruitment@fema.dhs.gov (send all inquiries and applications to this email address)
General Description:
Lend a hand, rebuild a community: start as a FEMA 406 Reservist! The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking candidates to apply for HM 406 Specialist positions in the FEMA Reservist Program. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their time of greatest need. We are looking for candidates interested in making a meaningful difference in recovering communities, while enjoying good benefits, a flexible schedule, and adopting the FEMA sense of adventure. You will promote Section 406 HM and assist Public Assistance (PA) staff and applicants in identifying opportunities for the mitigation of damaged public facilities. Collaborate with PA staff in identifying, developing, and reviewing Section 406 Hazard Mitigation Proposals (HMP) for sound mitigation techniques. Assist in evaluating HMPs for technical feasibility and cost effectiveness based on one of three cost effective tests as outlined in the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide: 15% Rule, 100% Rule, or BCA. Collect and maintain mitigation data, provide PA Section 406 mitigation reports, and furnish outreach materials to PA Branch and applicants as needed.
*This is an intermittent position; location and employment is dictated by the need of ongoing emergency response efforts. As a FEMA 406 Reservist you are deployable to all locations within the United States and its territories. This is an entry level position and FEMA Reservists are not compensated in between deployments.
Duties:
In this position, you will perform various tasks and duties that will essentially prepare you to compile the Hazard Mitigation Proposal (HMP). Typical assignments include:
- Performing field inspections at disaster damaged sites for the purpose of gathering photos, dimensions, GPS coordinates, narrative notes, and any other relevant information (such as potential issues) whereby they can write a report to communicate their field observations.
- Representing FEMA 406 Mitigation at formal kick-off or project scoping meetings between Public Assistance and eligible applicants.
- Collaborating with Public Assistance to communicate with the applicant regarding developing a refined scope of work for the mitigation proposal as well as any other relevant supporting documentation.
- Composing a benefit cost analysis (BCA), if applicable, prior to writing the Hazard Mitigation proposal
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, you must possess ALL of the following demonstrated experience or education:
- Integrating mitigation into public assistance programs;
- Applying construction principles and mitigation techniques to Environmental and Historic preservation and public assistance projects;
- Providing technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders as it pertains to hazard mitigation;
- Conducting complex benefit-cost analysis (BCA);
- Presenting and communicating programs to internal and external audiences; Preparing reports, scopes of work and detailed correspondence; and Conducting quality assurance/quality control of proposals.
OR
- A master's or equivalent graduate degree; or
- 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or
LL.B. or J.D., if related
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your application must show that you meet all requirements for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position.
NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
You are encouraged to reference the Reservist Resume Writing Tips guide prior to submitting your resume through email. For more information please visit our website @ https://www.fema.gov/what-mitigation/federal-insurance-mitigation-administration