Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you. Position Summary: This position requires the following time and staffing commitment: Witt O'Brien's is actively seeking an innovative, motivated, and talented Hazard Mitigation Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing hazard mitigation plans that are compliant with FEMA Section 201. The position will include, but is not limited to, conducting stakeholder engagement and interviews to collect data, assisting with plan research and data collection / management, and assisting with hazard vulnerability and risk assessment technical writing. This position is remote; however, some travel may be required for client meetings. This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs. Position Details: Reports to: Mitigation Director Position Location: Remote Position Type: On-Call FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Compensation: Commensurate with experience Travel: As need to support client needs Essential Job Functions: The candidate will perform the following essential functions: Develop and/or update state and local hazard mitigation plans. Assist with plan research, data collection, and data management. Coordinate input from various plans, data sources, and stakeholders Facilitate planning team meetings, public outreach, and other stakeholder engagement. Provides client-facing technical consulting on program policy and procedures. Manages projects, as needed, using company standard project management principles. Reviews projects to identify and develop hazard mitigation projects. Assist with plan research and data collection / management. Technical writing and evaluation include risk assessments. Collect and review data for incorporation into the capability assessment. Identify mitigation solutions to reduce the identified hazard vulnerability. Provide guidance on FEMA Section 201 mitigation planning requirements. Travel for meetings as needed. Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree- preferred in urban planning, resilience, mitigation related, or related field or equivalent experience. Previous local or state mitigation planning experience, including risk assessments, stakeholder engagement, and regulation compliance. Ability to analyze scientific hazard data. Excellent oral and written communication skills- Please provide relevant writing sample. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a changing work environment. Ability to work independently and/or on a team. Strong organizational skills Exceptional research skills Strong time management skills and strong work ethic Comfortable interacting with Clients and Client Stakeholders Proficient computer skills: (including MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat Professional) Preferred Job Requirements Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certification, AICP Certification, or other relevant certification GIS and HAZUS-MH skills Proven success for project management of planning projects Previous experience with FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs Work Schedule This position requires the following time and staffing commitment: May be asked to work irregular/extended work hours. Job Description Disclaimer This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs. The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such an interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Commitment to Diversity Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled With you when it counts. Witt O’Brien’s has joined the Ambipar Group, a global leader in integrated environmental and emergency management solutions. Witt O’Brien’s has an outstanding reputation for crisis and emergency management. We help our clients mitigate risk, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, and build resilience. Our highly skilled experts protect lives, communities and businesses in both the private and public sectors. We do that with innovative services that combine decades of front-line disaster experience with out-of-the-box thinking, to generate the best outcome for our clients. As the threat of disruption from both man-made and natural disasters increases, our solutions have never been in greater demand. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you. We are seeking the best and brightest talent to help us take our organization to the next level. We offer a stimulating work environment with a growth-oriented dynamism. Our compensation and benefits package is highly competitive, to encourage happy and motivated employees. Reasonable Accommodation Witt O’Brien’s is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment free from discrimination. In support of this, Witt O’Brien’s works to ensure that none of its policies, practices, work arrangements, or facilities have discriminatory effects on individuals or on groups protected under applicable federal, state, or local legislation. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email hiring@wittobriens.com or call 1-713-496-3674 (71-FIX-ME-ORG) to let us know the nature of your request.