Mid Level Hazard Mitigation Planner

Tetra Tech; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to solving complex challenges through science and innovation. As a Mid-level Hazard Mitigation Planner, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing community resilience and climate adaptation efforts. Collaborate with experts and communities to develop impactful hazard mitigation plans, manage projects, and engage stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and driving positive change, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work/life balance

Collaborative environment

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mitigation and resilience planning with a focus on climate hazards.
• Master's Degree preferred in relevant fields or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hazard mitigation plan updates with communities.
• Develop and coordinate mitigation and adaptation plans.
• Analyze socio-economic and climate data for informed decision-making.

Skills

Community Resilience

Climate Adaptation

Hazard Mitigation

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Decision Support Tools

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Urban Planning

Master's Degree in Sustainability

Certification by AICP

Tools

Risk Assessment Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Mid-level Hazard Mitigation Planner to our Emergency Management Risk & Resilience team based in a Remote capacity.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are leading with science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities worldwide. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives globally.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages advanced technologies, analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change. Discover your potential—advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

Tetra Tech Inc. is seeking a motivated Mid-Level Hazard Mitigation Planner. This professional will be part of Tetra Tech’s growing national mitigation and resilience practice, with a strong understanding of community resilience, climate adaptation, hazard mitigation, risk assessment, nature-based solutions, social equity, decision support tools, risk communication, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include managing staff to develop high-quality deliverables, project management, client satisfaction, and practice growth through new and repeat clients. The role requires technical and communication skills, knowledge of climate change impacts, and experience in hazard mitigation and resilience planning.

Responsibilities include:

1. Working with communities and counties to facilitate DMA-2000 hazard mitigation plan updates.
2. Developing and coordinating mitigation and adaptation plans.
3. Supporting local government outreach and facilitating meetings.
4. Interpreting risk assessment results and communicating findings.
5. Reviewing local plans, ordinances, policies, and updating hazard mitigation plans.
6. Identifying mitigation projects to reduce hazard risks.
7. Conducting capacity building activities, developing decision support tools, and engaging communities.
8. Collaborating with clients and supervising junior planners.
9. Liaising on technical project aspects.
10. Conducting outreach, stakeholder engagement, and meeting facilitation.
11. Assisting in writing and reviewing planning documents, reports, and visualizations.
12. Analyzing socio-economic, land use, demographic, environmental, and climate data.
13. Growing the climate resilience practice through business development and networking.
14. Identifying new markets and opportunities.
15. Managing project scope, budget, schedule, and teams.
16. Ensuring compliance with procedures, legislation, and standards.
17. Pursuing professional development and maintaining knowledge.
18. Working safely and reporting incidents.
19. Additional duties as required.

Qualifications include:

• Master’s Degree preferred in Urban Planning, Sustainability, Climate Change, Resilience, Public Policy, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in mitigation and resilience planning, land use, risk assessment, climate hazards, and funding mechanisms.
• Certification by AICP or working towards it is a plus.
• Writing sample required.
• Experience with SB 379 and SB 747 plans.
• Experience with comprehensive plans and wildfire planning.
• Travel up to 30%. Must have a valid driver’s license.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Competitive benefits.
• Merit-based rewards.
• Work/life balance.
• Collaborative environment.
• Professional growth opportunities.

About Tetra Tech:

Leading in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, Tetra Tech provides high-end consulting and engineering services worldwide. With 30,000 employees, we address complex problems by leading with science to manage water, restore environments, design resilient infrastructure, and support clean energy.

Tetra Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We prioritize veteran referrals and invite all interested parties to apply. Explore our careers at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our culture and opportunities.