ADMINISTRATOR I (Hazard Mitigation Project Officer)

Maryland Department of Emergency Management - A; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Emergency Management seeks an Administrator I to serve as a Hazard Mitigation Project Officer, coordinating with local jurisdictions on grant-funded hazard mitigation projects and providing technical assistance.

The role includes monitoring compliance and conducting educational outreach on risk reduction and resilience, on a rotating on-call schedule to support emergency operations 24/7.

Qualifications

• Four years of administrative staff or professional work experience (or equivalent education substitution).
• One year of experience assisting external partners with grant applications and one year of project management skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and writing skills.
• Preferred: Certified Floodplain Manager or Certified Emergency Manager certification.
• Preferred: One year experience coordinating inter-agency meetings and identifying public, private, and non-profit partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with local jurisdictions on grant-funded hazard mitigation projects.
• Provide technical assistance and monitor compliance.
• Conduct educational outreach on risk reduction and resilience.

Skills

Grant coordination

Project management

Technical writing

Communication skills

Certification: FEMA/EM certification

Education

Equivalent education substitution

Job description

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management seeks an Administrator I to serve as a Hazard Mitigation Project Officer supporting the planning and coordination of State and local mitigation projects. The role involves coordinating with local jurisdictions on grant-funded hazard mitigation projects, providing technical assistance, monitoring compliance, and conducting educational outreach on risk reduction and resilience. This position reports to the Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officer and operates on a rotating on-call schedule to support emergency operations 24/7 as needed.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of administrative staff or professional work experience (or equivalent education substitution)
• One year of experience assisting external partners with grant applications and one year of project management skills
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and writing skills
• Preferred: Certified Floodplan Manager or Certified Emergency Manager certification
• Preferred: One year experience coordinating inter-agency meetings and identifying public, private, and non-profit partnerships