FEMA Project Specialist/Manager

FEMA Project Specialist / Manager - ( 2400010U )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth.

We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise.

We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking to grow our FEMA project support team. We are looking for Specialists, Environmental Scientists, Engineers, Project Managers and other professionals to join our team throughout the United States.

We are open to candidates in various office locations with experience in FEMA's Risk MAP, Public Assistance (PA) or BRIC Direct Technical Assistance programs or other related disaster management or risk reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities may include support on FEMA Risk MAP projects, such as regulatory and flood risk product development, hazard mitigation planning, technical assistance, building science research or risk communication.

Depending on position, you may perform tasks that include project management, engineering calculations, data analysis or field work.

There is also the opportunity to assist other program leaders by managing assignments and contribute to business development.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of general water resources concepts and relevant engineering / geospatial elements to perform analysis of watersheds for floodplain management and risk analysis.
• Assist team in preparing drawings, presentations and / or reports.
• Conduct basic calculations and / or analyses as assigned and under the supervision of a project engineer or project manager.
• Attend project meetings involving local government officials, agencies and the public.
• Opportunity to mentor and oversee young engineers or professionals.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a strong understanding of risk communication, mitigation planning or floodplain management.

Ideal candidates should have at least 2-years' experience with some or all of the following : riverine modeling, coastal modeling, hazard mitigation technical assistance, FIRM and FIS development, GIS, hazard mitigation plan development, grant writing or other floodplain / disaster related activities. Desired skills include :

• Experience with ArcPRO, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Microsoft Project.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, geography, environmental science, or related field. Master's degree a plus.
• Being a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), a plus.
• Direct project experience with public outreach and communication meetings is also desired.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.

Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Tennessee-Nashville

Other Locations : United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Alabama, United States-Tennessee, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Organization : BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 8, 2024, 8 : 19 : 49 AM

Req ID : 2400010U

additional

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans