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

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Hazard Mitigation Coordinator to support federal HMA programs such as BRIC and HMGP. You will guide applicants, review submissions, provide technical assistance, and prepare recommendations for action.

Responsibilities include ensuring timely documentation, conducting training, monitoring subgrantees, and maintaining financial reconciliations. You may participate in the State Emergency Operations Center during emergencies and drills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in mitigation, grants, or project management preferred.
• Ability to interpret regulations and apply emergency management procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to state and local applicants pursuing HMA funding.
• Conduct briefings and meetings with potential mitigation applicants.
• Review applications and provide technical assistance for compliance and merit.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of documents in required systems.
• Provide mitigation training and information sessions.
• Monitor subgrantee compliance and respond to inquiries.
• Perform post-completion compliance inspections and resolve issues.
• Prepare regular updates and reports regarding project status.
• Coordinate with staff regarding mitigation projects; assist as needed.
• Serve in the State Emergency Operations Center during emergencies and drills.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

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.