Hazard Mitigation & Grants Planner

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Hazard Mitigation Planner to develop and review hazard mitigation plans and manage grant funds within GEMA/HS. The role supports disaster response, requires a related bachelor's degree and at least one year of grants administration experience.

The position is located at GEMA/HS Headquarters in Atlanta, with travel as needed and a grant-funded, time-limited status. Master’s degree preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, planning, public administration, or a related field.
• One year of experience in planning, grants management, public funds administration, or a related area.
• Equivalent combination of education and job-specific experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Liaises with federal, state and local agencies to review hazard mitigation plans for FEMA/GEMA compliance.
• Assists with updating the State Hazard Mitigation Strategy and other planning requirements.
• Reviews local hazard mitigation plans for consistency with federal requirements prior to FEMA submission.
• Manages Hazard Mitigation Assistance planning grant funds for the state or agency.
• Monitors grant program compliance and sub-recipient progress and reimbursements.
• Prepares or assists with grant proposals and ensures timely submission to FEMA.
• Compiles information for reports, answers questions, and supports program outcomes.
• Participates in disaster response and recovery efforts, including on-call duties.

Skills

Hazard Mitigation planning

Grants management

MS Word

Excel

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMAGo)

EMGrants

Adobe

Job description

State of Georgia is seeking a Hazard Mitigation Planner to develop and review hazard mitigation plans and manage grant funds within GEMA/HS. The role supports disaster response, requires a related bachelor's degree and at least one year of grants administration experience.

The position is located at GEMA/HS Headquarters in Atlanta, with travel as needed and a grant-funded, time-limited status. Master’s degree preferred for advancement.