Hazard Mitigation Planner

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

Hazard Mitigation Planner# Team Georgia Careers## Hazard Mitigation PlannerApply: Atlanta: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 13, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR0000007447Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! **Job Title:**Hazard Mitigation Planner**Agency:**Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000007447**Shift:**Not Applicable (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**$53,425.00**Job Description:****Position is located out of GEMA/HS Headquarters – Atlanta****Salary: $53,425.00****Description - External**This is a Time Limited, Grant Funded position. Under general supervision, prepares or consults on the preparation of Hazard Mitigation Planning and other plans, grant proposals, and administers ongoing grant programs and related funds. Participates as part of the agency’s disaster response and recovery efforts.**Duties & Responsibilities:**Specific duties include:* Serves as a liaison between GEMA/HS and federal, state and local agencies to review hazard mitigation plans and procedures for consistency with FEMA and GEMA/HS requirements.* Assists with the update of the State Hazard Mitigation Strategy, as well as other agency planning requirements as needed.* Reviews local hazard mitigation plans for consistency with current Federal Hazard Mitigation Planning requirements prior to submittal to FEMA.* Manages and administers Hazard Mitigation Assistance planning grant funds on behalf of the state or agency.* Monitors compliance to grant programs policies and procedures. + Monitors progress of sub-recipient projects. + Reviews and completes sub-recipient quarterly reports. + Reviews sub-recipient reimbursements for eligibility, accuracy and completeness. + Ensures sub-recipient hazard mitigation plans are approved by FEMA prior to closeout. + Obtains necessary documentation for project closeout.* Prepares or consults on preparation of grant proposals. + Provides technical planning grant assistance to interested partners and sub-applicants + Ensures grant applications are complete, and submitted to FEMA on time.* Compiles information needed to generate reports, complete projects, and accurately respond to questions and concerns.* Analyzes and addresses problems, questions, and issues, developing resolutions for recommendation.* Applies relevant new knowledge to enhance overall performance.* Maintains knowledge and understanding of relevant federal and state regulations and requirements.* Participates as part of the agency’s disaster response and recovery efforts. + On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. + Fulfills assigned State Operations Center activation duties as needed.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Some travel is required, including overnight.* Night and weekend work may be necessary. **Skills, and Abilities*** Knowledge and understanding of all applicable federal and state hazard mitigation planning and grant requirements and relevant program areas within the Hazard Mitigation Department.* Ability to work within federal and state electronic systems, such as FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMAGo) and EMGrants, among others.* Experience in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Adobe computer application software.* Knowledge of managing grants or programs* Ability to analyze problems, questions, issues, etc. and develop recommendations for resolving them.* Ability to write and review complex documents* Excellent writing and communication skills required.* Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative to perform a variety of Hazard Mitigation planning and grants management functions.**Qualifications**Bachelor's degree in emergency management, planning, public administration, or a related field in area of assignment from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in planning, grants management, public funds administration, or a related area Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience and Knowledge of the Mitigation Grant Programs authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and Implementing regulations.* Knowledge of policies and procedures for federal and state grant administration, such as 2 CFR Part 200.* Proven experience in federal grant application and post-award administration.* Completion of a Master’s degree in area appropriate to the Planning / Grants Management / Emergency Management / Hazard Mitigation field.**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:**The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment. Items that may be examined in a background check include but are not limited to credit records, criminal records, education records, past employers, military records, state licensing/certification records, and driving records.**Description – Internal**This is a Time Limited, Grant Funded position. Under general supervision, prepares or consults on the preparation of Hazard Mitigation Planning and other plans, grant proposals, and administers ongoing grant programs and related funds. Participates as part of the agency’s disaster response and recovery efforts.**Duties & Responsibilities:**Specific duties include:* Serves as a liaison between GEMA/HS and federal, state and local agencies to review hazard mitigation plans and procedures for consistency with FEMA and GEMA/HS requirements.* Assists with the update of the State Hazard Mitigation Strategy, as well as other agency planning requirements as needed.* Reviews local hazard mitigation plans for consistency with current Federal Hazard Mitigation Planning requirements prior to submittal to FEMA.* Manages and administers Hazard Mitigation Assistance planning grant funds on behalf of the state or agency.* Monitors compliance to grant programs policies and procedures. + Monitors progress of sub-recipient projects. + Reviews and completes sub-recipient quarterly reports. + Reviews sub-recipient reimbursements for eligibility, accuracy and completeness. + Ensures sub-recipient hazard mitigation plans are approved by FEMA prior to closeout. + Obtains necessary documentation for project closeout.* Prepares or consults on preparation of grant proposals. + Provides technical planning grant assistance to interested partners and sub-applicants + Ensures grant applications are complete, and submitted to FEMA on time.* Compiles information needed to generate reports, complete projects, and accurately respond to questions and concerns.* Analyzes and addresses problems, questions, and issues, developing resolutions for recommendation.* Applies relevant new knowledge to enhance overall performance.* Maintains knowledge and understanding of relevant federal and state regulations and requirements.* Participates as part of the agency’s disaster response and recovery efforts. + On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. + Fulfills assigned State Operations Center activation duties as needed.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Some travel is required, including overnight.* Night and weekend work may be necessary. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Knowledge and understanding of all applicable federal and state hazard mitigation planning and grant requirements and relevant program areas within the Hazard Mitigation Department.* Ability to work within federal and state electronic systems, such as FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMAGo) and EMGrants, among others.* Experience in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Adobe computer application software.* Knowledge of managing grants or programs* Ability to analyze problems, questions, issues, etc. and develop recommendations for resolving them.* Ability to write and review complex documents* Excellent writing and communication skills required.* Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative to perform a variety of Hazard Mitigation planning and grants management functions.**Qualifications**Bachelor's degree in emergency management, planning, public administration, or a related field in area of assignment from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience in planning, grants management, public funds administration, or a related area Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience and Knowledge of the Mitigation Grant Programs authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and Implementing regulations.* Knowledge of policies and procedures for federal and state grant administration, such as 2 CFR Part 200.* Proven experience in federal grant application and post-award administration.* Prior supervisory or management experience.* Completion of a Master’s degree in area appropriate to the Planning / Grants Management / Emergency Management / Hazard Mitigation field.**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:**The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment. Items that may be examined in a background check include but are not limited to credit records, criminal records, education records, past employers, military records, state licensing/certification records, and driving records.