Summary
This job involves helping local governments apply for federal grants to reduce disaster risks, reviewing applications, providing guidance on compliance, and monitoring project progress and finances.
It also includes training sessions, inspections, and supporting emergency operations during crises.
A good fit would be someone organized with experience in grants or projects, who communicates well and can handle regulations and teamwork across agencies.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in grants or project management
- South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager certification (preferred, or obtain within three years)
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations and emergency preparedness information
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including establishing professional relationships with government personnel
- Computer literacy, including access to systems like NEMIS
- Willingness to travel overnight for training, inspections, or disaster assessments
Full Job Description
Provides assistance to state and local applicants pursing hazard mitigation grant funding through two federal Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs - Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Conducts briefings and meetings with potential mitigation applicants; accepts and reviews pre-applications and full applications; provides technical assistance to support compliance and technical merit; and prepares recommendations for action by others. Ensures accurate and timely submission of applications and documentation in required systems and databases. Provides mitigation training and information sessions. Reviews payment/reimbursement to subgrantees based on project goals, schedule, progress, and work completed. Creates and maintains financial reconciliation for assigned projects. Monitors subgrantee compliance and answers inquiries regarding mitigation policies, regulations, and other state and federal requirements. Conducts post-completion compliance inspections and resolves routine issues and problems. Provides regular updates and reports regarding project status. Reviews budgets, quarterly reports, deadlines, and other compliance activities. Coordinates with other employees regarding mitigation projects and plans as needed and performs other mitigation-related duties as assigned. Serves in the State Emergency Operations Center or in an affected area during actual emergencies and during exercises and drills. Performs duties under the supervision of a Hazard Mitigation Coordinator.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree. Experience should include grants or project management functions.
Qualifications
South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager certification preferred, or the employee will seek to complete within three years.
Additional Information
Must possess the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related emergency preparedness program information. Must be able to establish and maintain professional relationships with state, county, municipal, and federal government agency personnel and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be computer literate. Must be able to meet security requirements to obtain and maintain access to required systems including NEMIS. Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application must provide an official copy of transcripts as verification of credentials. Employee may incur overnight travel when attending training courses, inspecting grant projects, and/or assisting county, municipal, and other local governments during disaster damage assessment. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status. Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire. This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.
