Disaster Recovery Grants Program Lead (Remote)

Civicworks; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Albany, NY is seeking a DHSES Program Administrator 2 to provide management-level oversight of federal disaster assistance grants within the Office of Disaster Recovery's Hazard Mitigation Unit. The role involves implementing disaster recovery program policy, interfacing with FEMA and local governments, and supervising staff.

The incumbent will develop grant applications, deliver training, and support emergency operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience administering federal, state, or locally funded grant programs.
• Experience preparing and processing disaster mitigation or recovery project applications.
• Experience processing grant payment requests and performing financial reviews.
• Knowledge of federal regulations including the Stafford Act, 44 CFR, FEMA policy, and SBA Disaster Assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide management-level oversight of federal disaster assistance grants.
• Develop grant applications and manage grant administration.
• Deliver training and serve as SME on federal/state regulations.
• Supervise staff and interface with FEMA and local governments.

Skills

Grant management

Disaster recovery

Financial review

Federal regs knowledge

Staff supervision

Job description

Civicworks in Albany, NY is seeking a DHSES Program Administrator 2 to provide management-level oversight of federal disaster assistance grants within the Office of Disaster Recovery's Hazard Mitigation Unit. The role involves implementing disaster recovery program policy, interfacing with FEMA and local governments, and supervising staff.

The incumbent will develop grant applications, deliver training, and support emergency operations as needed.