Environmental Planner Sen Level - FEMA PA

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering and technical services provider is seeking a Senior-Level Environmental Planner to support FEMA disaster-related operations throughout the U.S. You'll provide technical guidance and project management for communities recovering from disasters. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field, 10+ years of experience in environmental planning, and familiarity with FEMA programs. This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to mobilize quickly to disaster sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Historic Preservation, Archaeology, Regional Planning, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in environmental planning, focusing on disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, or environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance programs, regulations, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and project management for disaster recovery.
• Support communities recovering from disasters such as hurricanes and floods.
• Work across multiple teams to meet critical deadlines.

Job description

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an engineering and technical services provider, with over 19 years of engineering and consulting experience. Our viability comes, in part, from utilizing the diverse backgrounds of the firm’s owners and the experiences of its team of approximately 100 engineers, scientists, technical subject matter experts, and program and project managers.

We are excited to announce CCPRS won the next 5 - year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) in the West zones. Through CCPRS, SOL Engineering Services, LLC is looking for you to provide technical support assistant for FEMA disaster related operations throughout the U.S.

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is seeking qualified and experienced Senior-Level Environmental Planner with expertise in FEMA Public Assistance programs. The successful candidate will play a vital role in our disaster recovery team, providing technical guidance, project management, and support to communities recovering from disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and other catastrophic events.

Important Note: Public Assistance (PA) Experience is in high demand for deployment considerations and is required by FEMA. Experience must be 1 or more years of deployment regional, state or local level.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Historic Preservation, Archaeology, Regional Planning, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field. Master's degree.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in environmental planning (or a related field), with a focus on disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, or environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance programs, regulations, and guidelines, particularly as they pertain to environmental planning and permitting.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and historic preservation requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass an FBI background check.
• Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Must have a current valid driver's license.
• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours, commit to a minimum 90-day assignment in remote locations and disaster conditions.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of times on varying terrain.
• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Computer Proficiency–in this role you must be competent and fully proficient at operating a computer, finding files, editing documents in adobe and word, working with Excel spreadsheets, ability to effectively interface with applications in web browsers, working knowledge of saving, renaming, editing, organizing files and moving between iPhone and PC seamlessly.

Ideal Candidate:

• Significant focus and experience in providing excellent customer service, attention to detail and must have excellent communication (writing and verbal) skills.
• Prior experience in the PA Program: Site Inspectors, Program Delivery Managers, Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) Crew Leader, Project Specialist, Debris Specialist, Debris Monitor, FEMA-certified Trainer, Hazard Mitigation Specialist (Sections 404 and 406), or Long-Term Community Recovery Program Specialist.
• Trainings completed in Program Delivery Manager training, Site Inspector training, Public Assistance Operations I (PA Ops I), Public Assistance Operations II (PA Ops II), Project Worksheet (PW) Development, Cost Estimating Format (CEF), Debris Management/Operations, and/or 406 Hazard Mitigation.

Veterans and HUBZone are encouraged to apply. SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.