Hazard Mitigation Planning Lead & Technical Writer

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Institute For A Disaster Resilient Texas seeks a Hazard Mitigation Planning Specialist to lead FEMA-compliant plan development, risk analyses, and resilience assessments. You will prepare technical reports, coordinate stakeholder reviews, and ensure adherence to policy guidance.

The role emphasizes GIS-driven data analyses and advanced writing skills, with collaboration across agencies and researchers. Grant-funded position with potential travel and extended hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and eight years of related experience in hazard mitigation planning or resilience planning.
• Experience with FEMA-compliant hazard mitigation plans and related policy guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update FEMA-compliant Hazard Mitigation Plans.
• Coordinate plan development through stakeholder review and FEMA approval.
• Prepare technical reports and planning documents.
• Facilitate planning committees and public engagement.

Skills

Hazard mitigation planning

Technical writing

GIS

Data analysis

Python/R/ML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, Emergency Management, Geography, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Resources, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred) in a related field

Tools

GIS software

Python

R

Job description

Texas A&M University’s Institute For A Disaster Resilient Texas seeks a Hazard Mitigation Planning Specialist to lead FEMA-compliant plan development, risk analyses, and resilience assessments. You will prepare technical reports, coordinate stakeholder reviews, and ensure adherence to policy guidance.

The role emphasizes GIS-driven data analyses and advanced writing skills, with collaboration across agencies and researchers. Grant-funded position with potential travel and extended hours.