Job Description

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 WITT O’BRIEN’S POSITION – HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNER

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position requires the following time and staffing commitment:

Witt O'Brien's is actively seeking an innovative, motivated, and talented Hazard Mitigation Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing hazard mitigation plans that are compliant with FEMA Section 201. The position will include, but is not limited to, conducting stakeholder engagement and interviews to collect data, assisting with plan research and data collection / management, and assisting with hazard vulnerability and risk assessment technical writing. This position is remote; however, some travel may be required for client meetings. 

This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job.  It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

POSITION DETAILS:

·       Reports to: Mitigation & Preparedness Associate Managing Director

·       Position Location: Remote

·       Position Type: On-Call

·       FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt   

·       Compensation: Commensurate with experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The candidate will perform the following essential functions:

• Stakeholder engagement and interviews to collect data
• Assist with plan research and data collection / management
• Assist with mitigation plan technical writing
• Provide guidance on FEMA Section 201 mitigation planning requirements
• Travel for meetings as needed

Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Experience with Hazard Mitigation Planning or equivalent
• Experience with FEMA Mitigation Programs or equivalent
• GIS and HAZUS-MH skills are ideal but not required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a changing work environment
• Ability to work independently and/or on a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional research skills
• Comfortable interacting with Clients and Client Stakeholders-
• Proficient computer skills: (including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat Professional)

​EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

·       Bachelor’s degree required

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position requires the following time and staffing commitment:

·       May be asked to work irregular/extended work hours

JOB DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER:

·       This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job.  It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

·       Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.

·       We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you ready to help us make the world a more resilient place?

Join us and apply at https://www.wittobriens.com/careers/. _ _

Company Description

Witt O’Brien’s is the leader in crisis and emergency management. We help our clients prepare for, respond to and recover from disaster. Our mission is to make them readyRESILIENT®. Our highly skilled experts protect lives, communities and businesses in both the private and public sectors. We do that with innovative services that combine decades of front-line disaster experience with out-of-the-box thinking, to generate the best outcome for our clients. As the threat of disruption from both man-made and natural disasters increases, our solutions have never been in greater demand. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you. Please apply online using this link: https://wittobriens.applicantpro.com/jobs/1039898-37364.html