Onsite FEMA 406 Hazard Mitigation Specialist

tidalbasin; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidal Basin HoldCo, LLC seeks a temporary Section 406 Mitigation Specialist to provide onsite technical and programmatic support for FEMA Public Assistance projects in Indiana. Candidate will deploy to disaster sites and may be lodged in hotels for up to six months; travel expenses are paid.

The role focuses on identifying and integrating Section 406 mitigation measures, reviewing scopes, and supporting cost-effectiveness analyses per FEMA policies. Engineering or related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, construction management, emergency management, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years supporting FEMA Public Assistance, hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, construction, engineering, or related work.
• Experience developing or reviewing FEMA Section 406 mitigation proposals.
• Experience with FEMA Public Assistance project formulation and documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite 406 hazard mitigation support throughout FEMA PA project development.
• Review damaged facilities and documentation to identify mitigation opportunities.
• Evaluate projects for opportunities to reduce future disaster-related damage.
• Develop practical, cost-effective mitigation measures for facilities.
• Incorporate mitigation measures into FEMA PA project scopes of work.
• Prepare mitigation proposals and cost information for FEMA review.
• Evaluate mitigation measures for eligibility and cost-effectiveness per FEMA policies.
• Support benefit-cost and cost-effectiveness analyses as required.
• Assist with FEMA RFIs and mitigation-related questions.
• Participate in site visits, meetings, and recovery coordination.
• Ensure proposed measures are distinguished from repair work and upgrades.
• Complete required compliance training and follow safety guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

FEMA 406 Mitigation

Proposal Writing

BCA Analysis

Eligibility Screening

MS Office

Driver's License

Grants Manager Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, emergency management, public administration or related field

Tools

Grants Manager

MS Office Suite

Job description

Tidal Basin HoldCo, LLC seeks a temporary Section 406 Mitigation Specialist to provide onsite technical and programmatic support for FEMA Public Assistance projects in Indiana. Candidate will deploy to disaster sites and may be lodged in hotels for up to six months; travel expenses are paid.

The role focuses on identifying and integrating Section 406 mitigation measures, reviewing scopes, and supporting cost-effectiveness analyses per FEMA policies. Engineering or related experience is preferred.