Risk Reduction Specialist 1.

Description External

This is a Time Limited, Grant Funded position.

Under general supervision, prepares or consults on the preparation of grant proposals, and administers ongoing grant programs and related funds.

Participates as part of the agency’s disaster response and recovery efforts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Specific duties include:

·Manages and administers Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funds on behalf of the state or agency.

·Monitors compliance to grant programs policies and procedures.

oMonitors progress of sub-recipient projects.

oReviews and completes sub-recipient quarterly reports.

oReviews sub-recipient reimbursements for eligibility, accuracy and completeness.

oEnsures projects are complete according to grant specifications prior to closeout.

oObtains necessary documentation for project closeout.

·Prepares or consults on preparation of grant proposals.

oProvides technical assistance to interested partners and sub-applicants

·Researching agency or local government funding needs, potential grant sources and eligibility for grant funding.

·Analyzes and addresses problems, questions, and issues, developing resolutions for recommendation.

·Applies relevant new knowledge to enhance overall performance.

·Maintains knowledge and understanding of relevant federal and state regulations and requirements.

·Participates as part of the agency’s disaster response and recovery efforts.

oFulfills assigned State Operations Center activation duties as needed.

·Performs other duties as assigned.

·Some travel is required, including overnight.

·Night and weekend work may be necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·Knowledge and understanding of all applicable federal and state hazard mitigation grant requirements and relevant program areas within the Hazard Mitigation Department.

·Ability to work within federal and state electronic systems, such as FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMAGo) and EMGrants, among others.

·Experience in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Adobe computer application software.

·Knowledge of managing grants or programs

·Ability to analyze problems, questions, issues, etc. and develop recommendations for resolving them.

·Excellent writing and communication skills required.

·Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative to perform a variety of Hazard Mitigation planning and grants management functions. 

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, emergency management, public administration, finance, or a related field in area of assignment from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in grants management, public funds administration, accounting or a related area. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

·Experience and Knowledge of the Mitigation Grant Programs authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and Implementing regulations.

·Knowledge of policies and procedures for federal and state grant administration, such as 2 CFR Part 200.

·Proven experience in federal grant application and post-award administration.

·Completion of a Master’s degree in area appropriate to the Grants Management / Emergency Management / Hazard Mitigation field.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment. Items that may be examined in a background check include but are not limited to credit records, criminal records, education records, past employers, military records, state licensing/certification records, and driving records.

Description – Internal

This is a Time Limited, Grant Funded position.

Under general supervision, prepares or consults on the preparation of grant proposals, and administers ongoing grant programs and related funds.

Participates as part of the agency’s disaster response and recovery efforts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Specific duties include:

·Manages and administers Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funds on behalf of the state or agency.

·Monitors compliance to grant programs policies and procedures.

oMonitors progress of sub-recipient projects.

oReviews and completes sub-recipient quarterly reports.

oReviews sub-recipient reimbursements for eligibility, accuracy and completeness.

oEnsures projects are complete according to grant specifications prior to closeout.

oObtains necessary documentation for project closeout.

·Prepares or consults on preparation of grant proposals.

oProvides technical assistance to interested partners and sub-applicants

·Researching agency or local government funding needs, potential grant sources and eligibility for grant funding.

·Analyzes and addresses problems, questions, and issues, developing resolutions for recommendation.

·Applies relevant new knowledge to enhance overall performance.

·Maintains knowledge and understanding of relevant federal and state regulations and requirements.

·Participates as part of the agency’s disaster response and recovery efforts.

oFulfills assigned State Operations Center activation duties as needed.

·Performs other duties as assigned.

·Some travel is required, including overnight.

·Night and weekend work may be necessary.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·Knowledge and understanding of all applicable federal and state hazard mitigation grant requirements and relevant program areas within the Hazard Mitigation Department.

·Ability to work within federal and state electronic systems, such as FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMAGo) and EMGrants, among others.

·Experience in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Adobe computer application software.

·Knowledge of managing grants or programs

·Ability to analyze problems, questions, issues, etc. and develop recommendations for resolving them.

·Excellent writing and communication skills required.

·Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative to perform a variety of Hazard Mitigation planning and grants management functions. 

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance, or a related field in area of assignment from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in grants management, public funds administration, accounting or a related area OR Five years of experience in grants management, public funds OR One year of experience required at the lower-level Grants Spec 1 (FIP050) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

·Experience and Knowledge of the Mitigation Grant Programs authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and Implementing regulations.

·Knowledge of policies and procedures for federal and state grant administration, such as 2 CFR Part 200.

·Proven experience in federal grant application and post-award administration.

·Prior supervisory or management experience.

·Completion of a Master’s degree in area appropriate to the Grants Management / Emergency Management / Hazard Mitigation field.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment. Items that may be examined in a background check include but are not limited to credit records, criminal records, education records, past employers, military records, state licensing/certification records, and driving records.

High school diploma or GED AND completion of 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

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