Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Nature of Work

Under the supervision of the executive director, assistant director, planning and/or project development manager, the Disaster Recovery coordinator is responsible for providing technical expertise to communities in applications, administration of grant and loan programs, planning and special projects.

Responsibilities performed on a daily/weekly/monthly basis include:

· Preparing and maintaining a regional shelter plan including the disaster-affected counties in our region to improve recovery efforts.

· Preparing and maintaining specific recovery plans for communities impacted by recent disasters including community-level strategy development.

· Coordinating with each county in the region, including the six disaster-impacted counties, to ensure that the Local Emergency Operations Plans (LEOP) are updated.

· Developing and facilitating Recovery Tabletop exercises in disaster-impacted counties to train stakeholders in applying the strategies from the recovery plan to disaster scenarios.

· Identifying Disaster Recovery Projects, with pursuit of funding investments to implement.

· Developing a roadmap for recovery focusing on housing and business recovery as an economic development strategy.

· Represent MRPC and present information on behalf of the organization at workshops, meetings and trainings when requested.

Additional responsibilities as needed, as related to disaster recovery activities may include:

· Providing information and technical assistance to member governments in meeting state and federal requirements;

· Providing information and educational programs on current problems facing local government;

· Assisting in the application preparation of grants, tax credits, loan programs, planning documents, research projects and other programs and providing information on federal and state funding programs;

· Identifying specific needs within communities and making recommendations and providing technical assistance/project development;

· Analyzing and organizing data into written reports utilizing computerization techniques, composition and editing skills;

· Coordinating and providing professional assistance to citizens, groups and local governments within and outside the region;

· Maintaining a database of funding sources for reference.

· Assisting with the development and occasionally the preparation of illustrations, leaflets, visual and graphic displays;

· Performance of any other task assigned.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the Meramec Regional Planning Commission are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with preference given to major course work in the fields of public administration, business administration, economics, or other closely related fields of study. A master's degree in any of the foregoing is desirable but not mandatory. Two years’ experience in either public or private economic/community development is required. Two years of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of college.Skill in the preparation of written reports and experience with GIS is desirable and competency in communication with public officials is essential. Skill in the preparation of written reports is necessary and oral communication skills are mandatory. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must possess the ability to work well with co-workers and commissioners and the desire to work in a team atmosphere.

Physical Requirements

Constant use of hands and arms to type and write in order to complete necessary paperwork. Must be able to drive and/or ride long distances; night-time driving is necessary. Must be able to converse directly and by phone, email, mail, fax and text with customers and clients. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to lift boxes of files to move them from one location to another. Must be able to kneel to go through files in lower-level cabinets. Must be able to navigate rough, unimproved terrain to monitor projects.

Pay: $49,242.00 - $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,242 - $51,000