Hazard Mitigation Planner

Job Description:

Hazard Mitigation Planner

Description

The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency has responsibility for coordinating disaster response and recovery operations across Missouri - responding to everything from tornadoes and flooding to ice storms to the coronavirus pandemic. SEMA operates the State Emergency Operations Center and provides training and grants to strengthen Missouri’s resilience against natural disasters.

SEMA’s mission is to help our fellow Missourians prepare for, respond to, and recover from all emergencies. Each step will be guided by our core values of respect, integrity, trust, honesty, and compassion.

This is a professional position that serves as the lead planner for mitigation grants and projects funded by mitigation grants. Advises and assists local governments and other eligible entities on the Hazard Mitigation Assistant (HMA) Program. Coordinates extensively with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), other state agencies, and local governments to plan, organize, host or attend meetings, or as a project manager to discuss projects.

Job Description:

Primary duties include:

• Provide technical assistance to local officials, Regional Planning Commissions, and other stakeholders.
• Review county-level Hazard Mitigation Plans to ensure they are in compliance with federal regulations. Make recommendations to plan developers to ensure the federal regulations have been met prior to submitting to FEMA for final approval.
• Monitor/track projects and Hazard Mitigation Plans to ensure submittals and other miles are completed by established deadlines.
• Identify and plan potentially cost-effective mitigation projects. Review plan and project applications to ensure consistency with official agency policies, objectives, priorities, and requirements.
• Monitor project progression from beginning to completion to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Work with the floodplain section to coordinate and schedule State Risk Management Team meetings. This includes the development of agenda items, contacting potential speakers, and other associated duties.
• Develop and conduct workshops and training courses on mitigation.
• Responsible for performing various general State Emergency Management Agency duties.
• Participate in exercises, damage assessments, meetings, trainings, and other disaster-related duties as needed.

This description may not include all the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, dependability, organization skills, and attention to detail. Must have the ability to research relevant guidance, state statutes, and federal regulations and be able to apply findings to technical assistance inquiries and program materials.
• The successful candidate will need to possess a positive attitude, enjoy a team environment, and be able to work independently.
• Public speaking skills are desired.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Planner I or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university: and, two or more years of professional experience in research and analysis, program or policy development, management analysis, grant management, budget/fiscal analysis, and/or a closely related area.

Normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. However, overtime or unusual working hours are required during an emergency event. Occasional same day or overnight travel is required. If you have questions about this position please contact:

DPS.HumanResources@dps.mo.gov

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary:

$55,736.16 per Year