Hazard Mitigation Specialist

State of Illinois; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security seeks a Hazard Mitigation Specialist to serve as a Disaster Services Planner for the Division of Recovery. This union position is located in Springfield, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule of 2-5 days per week in the office.

The role supports applicants through FEMA Hazard Mitigation grants, develops plans and procedures, and provides education to state and local partners, while actively participating in disaster response and

Qualifications

• Four years of college (planning, business or public administration preferred).
• Two years of professional experience in planning areas such as regional, urban or management planning.
• Preferred: two years in emergency management or hazard mitigation.
• Preferred: one year of experience administering federal grants such as FEMA Hazard Mitigation programs.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays; valid driver’s license required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro or similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Supports applicants through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant process.
• Develops plans and procedures.
• Provides education to state and local partners.
• Participates in disaster response and recovery activities.

Skills

Planning experience

Emergency management

Grant administration

Education

Four-year college

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security seeks a Hazard Mitigation Specialist to serve as a Disaster Services Planner for the Division of Recovery. The role supports applicants through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant process, develops plans and procedures, provides education to state and local partners, and participates in disaster response and recovery activities. This is a union position located in Springfield, Illinois, working Monday-Friday with a hybrid schedule of 2-5 days per week in office.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of college, preferably in planning, business or public administration
• Two years of professional experience in planning areas such as regional, urban or management planning
• Preferred: two years of professional experience in emergency management or hazard mitigation
• Preferred: one year of professional experience administering federal grants such as FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs
• Ability to travel with overnight stays; valid driver's license required
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro or similar programs