Mid Level Hazard Mitigation Planner

Tetra Tech; Mitchells Plain; Remote; ZAR 50 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mid-Level Hazard Mitigation Planner, where your expertise will drive community resilience and climate adaptation efforts. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with world-class professionals in a supportive environment. You'll be instrumental in managing projects, engaging stakeholders, and developing innovative solutions to mitigate risks and enhance resilience. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to work/life balance, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience in relevant fields.
• 3+ years in mitigation and resilience planning required.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and develop high-quality deliverables.
• Support local government outreach and facilitate meetings.
• Conduct outreach and stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills

Community Resilience

Climate Adaptation

Hazard Mitigation

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Decision Support Tools

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Urban Planning

Experience in Mitigation Planning

Tools

Data Analysis 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 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 globally.

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 worldwide. Discover your full potential by joining us to advance your career and leave a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

The Mid-Level Hazard Mitigation Planner will be a key part of Tetra Tech’s national mitigation and resilience practice. This role requires 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, developing high-quality deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction, and growing the practice through new and repeat clients. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and communication skills, knowledge of climate change impacts, and experience in hazard mitigation and resilience planning.

• Work with communities and counties to facilitate DMA-2000 hazard mitigation plan updates.
• Develop and coordinate input for mitigation and adaptation plans.
• Support local government outreach and facilitate meetings.
• Interpret risk assessment results and communicate findings in written plans.
• Review local plans, ordinances, and policies, updating hazard mitigation plans accordingly.
• Identify mitigation projects to reduce hazard risks.
• Conduct capacity-building activities, including developing decision support tools and community engagement.
• Collaborate with clients and supervise/mentor junior planners.
• Liaise with technical professionals on project development.
• Conduct outreach and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assist in preparing planning documents, reports, and visualizations.
• Analyze socio-economic, land use, demographic, environmental, and climate data.
• Support business development efforts to grow the climate resilience practice.
• Identify new markets and funding sources for adaptation projects.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and team to ensure satisfaction.
• Ensure activities comply with procedures, legislation, and standards.
• Engage in continuous professional development and maintain technical expertise.
• Work safely and report health and safety incidents.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Sustainability, Climate Change, Resilience, Public Policy, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3+ years of experience in mitigation and resilience planning, land use, risk assessment, climate hazards, funding mechanisms, and related policies.
• Certification 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 wildfire planning.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Valid driver’s license required.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.
• Merit-based rewards.
• Work/life balance and flexible work arrangements.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech leads in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services globally. With 30,000 employees, we deliver solutions to complex problems by leading with science to address water cycles, environmental restoration, resilient infrastructure, and clean energy transitions.

We are 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. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and prioritizes veteran referrals.

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