Emergency Management Program Specialist I

Emergency Management Program Specialist I (Open)

Location : Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, Joint Force Headquarters, 2443 NW 24th Street, Lincoln NE

Our team is looking for a highly motivated individual ready to serve the people and communities of the great State of Nebraska. Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) works to reduce the vulnerabilities of the people and communities of Nebraska to damage, injury and loss of life and property resulting from natural, technological, or man-made disasters and emergencies. We envision a resilient Nebraska built upon inclusive collaboration and communication. Our mission is to provide and foster leadership through guidance and support to Nebraskans before, during, and after disasters. Does this sound like an environment where you would thrive? Then NEMA might be your perfect fit! Nebraska is not for everyone, but it can definitely be for YOU! Our team is looking for someone who is highly motivated and ready to serve the communities of Nebraska by providing disaster relief and mitigation grant funding.

The Recovery Section assists all levels of governments through the recovery process following disasters. The section administers Public Assistance (PA), Hazard Mitigation (HM), and Individual Assistance (IA). In the last few years, the Recovery Section has administered nearly a billion dollars to local communities within the State of Nebraska. Within the Section, the Individual Assistance Grant Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance (IA) Grant Program in Nebraska. FEMA's Individual Assistance Program provides financial and direct services to individuals and households affected by a presidentially declared disaster, helping with needs not covered by insurance or other sources. This position will utilize appropriate policies, guidance, and regulations to make informed decisions that will guide the State of Nebraska in creating an IA program and seeking Federal IA declarations.

Job Duties :

• Provide technical assistance to NEMA leadership when seeking an Individual Assistance Declaration.
• Travel to other States to assist with their Individual Assistance declarations to gather experience, knowledge, and ideas to create Nebraska's IA program.
• Monitor and track the Individual Assistance Damages and declaration benchmarks.
• Collect supporting documentation from individuals impacted by a disaster.
• Facilitate and attend meetings with local, state, tribal, and federal stakeholders.
• Attend training, conferences, and other workshops to maintain current knowledge of the grant program and relevant federal and state regulations and policies.
• Conduct inspection visits to project sites to ensure the approved scope of work is completed accordingly.
• Conduct community outreach activities that inform local organizations of the IA Grant.
• Develop payments based on documentation provided review for eligibility.

Starting Hourly Pay Rate for the Emergency Management Planning Specialist is $22.007. Starting Hourly Pay Rate for the Emergency Management Program Specialist I is $23.660. This is an entry-level position within the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Upon a successful six month probationary period and when performing higher level duties, the supervisor may recommend a promotion to Emergency Management Program Specialist I, including a higher rate of pay.

Requirements / Qualifications :

Other : Background check / motor vehicle check will be required. Must have a valid state driver's license.

Incumbents in this position, after a successful probationary period, are assigned as an Agency Watch Officer on a rotational basis. When serving as Watch Officer, incumbent must be available in the event of an emergency on a 24-hour basis for a seven day period. Additionally, incumbents must be able to report to the NEMA office within a timely manner and be available to travel away from home for up to two weeks at a time. Normal overnight travel up to 10-15% of work schedule. Incumbent physical requirements include : the ability to move / life / push / pull 50 lbs. on occasion and the ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes.

Knowledge or experience with the FEMA Individual Assistance Program (IA); IA program authorities and governing documents; grant and project management; fiscal aspects of grant management; research methodology and data collection and analysis; computer software applications (Microsoft Office, Grants Portal, Smartsheets).

Ability to think critically and review grant projects for accuracy and compliance with grant conditions; oversee and manage complex projects; communicate effectively and accurately verbally and in writing; effectively manage time and assigned tasks; work within a team.

Stable employment and hours with regular salary increases; thirteen paid holidays per year; competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement; agency free parking and flexible work schedules, military leave; 79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans and coverage levels to choose from; dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and more; generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year starting at 12 days each; 156% state-matched retirement for state plans; stipend for eligible military retirees on TRICARE; a safe and secure environment with great teammates.