EP Coord I - Hazard Mit Spec - 2 Posn - EMD

State of South Carolina; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Adjutant General's Office seeks an EP Coordinator I to assist with hazard mitigation grant funding through BRIC and HMGP programs. You will conduct briefings, review applications, provide technical assistance, and ensure timely submission in required systems.

The role supports compliance, oversees subgrantee budgets, monitors performance, and prepares status reports. Some duties involve field work in emergencies and drills, coordinating with staff to advance mitigation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• SC Certified Emergency Manager certification preferred, or the employee will seek to complete within three years.
• Experience in mitigation, grants, or project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to state and local applicants pursuing hazard mitigation grant funding through HMA programs including BRIC and HMGP.
• Conducts briefings and meetings with potential mitigation applicants; accepts and reviews applications; provides technical assistance to support compliance and technical merit; and prepares recommendations for action by others.
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of applications and documentation in required systems and databases.
• Provides mitigation training and information sessions.
• Reviews payment/reimbursement to subgrantees based on approved project schedule, progress, and work completed.
• Creates and maintains financial reconciliation for assigned projects.
• Monitors subgrantee compliance and answers inquiries regarding policies, regulations, and other state and federal requirements.
• Conducts post-completion compliance inspections and resolves routine issues and problems.
• Provides regular updates and reports regarding project status.
• Reviews project budgets, quarterly reports, deadlines, and other compliance activities.
• Coordinates with other staff regarding mitigation projects and plans as needed and performs other mitigation-related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Posting number: 192929

Department: Adjutant General's Office

Job classification: EP Coordinator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Emergency Management

Summary

Provides assistance to state and local applicants pursuing hazard mitigation grant funding through federal Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs including Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Conducts briefings and meetings with potential mitigation applicants; accepts and reviews applications; provides technical assistance to support compliance and technical merit; and prepares recommendations for action by others. Ensures accurate and timely submission of applications and documentation in required systems and databases. Provides mitigation training and information sessions. Reviews payment/reimbursement to subgrantees based on approved project schedule, progress, and work completed. Creates and maintains financial reconciliation for assigned projects. Monitors subgrantee compliance and answers inquiries regarding policies, regulations, and other state and federal requirements. Conducts post-completion compliance inspections and resolves routine issues and problems. Provides regular updates and reports regarding project status. Reviews project budgets, quarterly reports, deadlines, and other compliance activities. Coordinates with other staff regarding mitigation projects and plans as needed and performs other mitigation-related duties as assigned. Serves in the State Emergency Operations Center or in an affected area during actual emergencies and during exercises and drills. Performs duties under the supervision of a Hazard Mitigation Coordinator.

Examples of duties

Bachelor’s degree. Experience in mitigation, grants, or project management preferred.

Qualifications

South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager certification preferred, or the employee will seek to complete within three years.

Supplemental information

Must be able to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related emergency management program information. Must be able to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external personnel and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be computer literate. Must be able to meet security requirements to obtain and maintain access to required systems. Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application must provide an official copy of transcripts as verification of credentials. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status. Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire. This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.