Hazard Mitigation Planner — Grants & Planning Lead

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

Job summary

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security is seeking a Hazard Mitigation Planner to lead planning and grant activities, coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, and ensure program compliance. The role supports disaster response and recovery efforts from the Atlanta area.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of planning or grants experience, with strong writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, planning, public administration, or a related field; one year of related experience.
• Equivalent education/experience substitutions accepted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between agencies to review hazard mitigation plans for FEMA and state requirements.
• Assists with updating the State Hazard Mitigation Strategy and other planning needs.
• Reviews local hazard mitigation plans for compliance with federal requirements; submits to FEMA.
• Manages Hazard Mitigation Assistance planning grant funds for the state or agency.
• Monitors grant programs policies and procedures and sub-recipient progress.
• Prepares grant proposals and ensures timely submission to FEMA.
• Compiles information for reports and responds to inquiries; maintains regulatory knowledge.
• On-call duties 24/7 and occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Hazard mitigation planning

Grants management

Federal/state systems

MS Word

Excel

Adobe

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security is seeking a Hazard Mitigation Planner to lead planning and grant activities, coordinate with federal, state, and local partners, and ensure program compliance. The role supports disaster response and recovery efforts from the Atlanta area.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of planning or grants experience, with strong writing and analytical skills.