Mid Level Hazard Mitigation Planner

Tetra Tech; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Mid-Level Hazard Mitigation Planner to join their Emergency Management Risk & Resilience team. This role involves managing projects, developing mitigation plans, and engaging with communities to enhance resilience against hazards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and communication skills, with a focus on climate change impacts and mitigation strategies. Join Tetra Tech to leverage cutting-edge technologies and make a meaningful difference in communities globally.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexible work/life balance

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in mitigation and resilience planning.
• Writing sample required.

Responsibilities

• Managing staff and developing high-quality deliverables.
• Working with communities to facilitate hazard mitigation plan updates.
• Conducting outreach and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Urban Planning

Job description

The Opportunity:

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 around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today, we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives worldwide.

Your Impact:

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

Salary Expectations: $65,000 - $85,000 (based on qualifications)

Your Role:

Tetra Tech Inc. is seeking a motivated Mid-Level Hazard Mitigation Planner. This professional will join Tetra Tech’s growing national mitigation and resilience practice. Key responsibilities include managing staff, developing high-quality deliverables through project management, achieving client satisfaction, and growing the practice through new and repeat clients. The role requires strong technical and communication skills, knowledge of climate change and impacts, and experience in hazard mitigation and resilience planning.

The main duties 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, and policies, updating hazard mitigation plans accordingly.
6. Managing large datasets.
7. Identifying mitigation projects to reduce hazard risks.
8. Conducting capacity building activities, developing decision support tools, and engaging communities.
9. Collaborating with clients and supervising/mentoring junior planners.
10. Liaising with technical professionals.
11. Conducting outreach, stakeholder engagement, and meeting facilitation.
12. Assisting in writing, reviewing, and preparing planning documents and reports.
13. Researching socio-economic, land use, demographic, environmental, and climate data.
14. Growing the climate resilience practice through business development and proposal writing.
15. Identifying new markets and funding sources.
16. Managing project scope, budget, schedule, and teams.
17. Ensuring compliance with procedures, legislation, and standards.
18. Engaging in ongoing professional development.
19. Maintaining safety standards and reporting incidents.
20. Performing additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• 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, and related areas.
• Certified by AICP or working toward certification is a plus.
• Writing sample required.
• Experience with SB 379 and SB 747 plans.
• Experience with city comprehensive plans and community wildfire protection planning.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Life at Tetra Tech:

Benefits include comprehensive benefits, merit-based rewards, flexible work/life balance, collaborative environment, and professional growth opportunities.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech leads in water, environment, and infrastructure consulting, with 30,000 employees worldwide. We provide solutions for water cycle management, environmental protection, sustainable infrastructure, and clean energy.

Tetra Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We encourage veterans to apply.

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