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DHS-Hazard Mitigation Plan Reviewer Jobs in Indianapolis, USA at My3Tech
Position: IN-DHS-Hazard Mitigation Plan Reviewer
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Position: IN-DHS-Hazard Mitigation Plan Reviewer
Location:
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Duration: 6+ Months
Client:
State of IN
Job
Job Description :
Purpose of Position/
Summary:
Working under the guidance of the State Hazard Mitigation Officer, to carry out the hazard mitigation planning duties and responsibilities as addressed in the Indiana Code, Stafford Act, and Code of Federal Regulations Title 44 – Emergency Management and Assistance, pertaining to all grant programs administered by the IDHS Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program. In order to remain compliant with FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and to receive mitigation assistance, the State of Indiana and every county must have an up-to-date, FEMA approved, and adopted multi-hazard mitigation plan.
These plans are only valid for five years. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security Mitigation section is responsible for assisting counties with updating their county plan, reviewing financial documentation, and ensuring general programmatic guidance is being followed. The position will have a minimum of a 6-month contract with the potential of it being extended.
Location:
This position is located in Downtown Indianapolis at the Indiana Government Center South building. There is free parking for most positions. Has potential for flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees after a 30-day period of employment.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Review submitted county mitigation plan updates utilizing the FEMA Local Plan Review Guide and Checklist. This guidance must be followed by all multi-hazard mitigation plans.
• Following the review of the county plan, send notes for revisions back to the county and the plan reviewer will provide assistance to them, and their potential hired contractor regarding the revisions.
• After revisions are made by the county, send the plan to FEMA for their final review and approval. The plan reviewer will coordinate between FEMA, the State Hazard Mitigation Officer and the county regarding any revisions required by FEMA.
• After the plan is approved by FEMA, the Plan Reviewer will coordinate with the counties on the adoption of their county plan update. This includes the county adoption, as well as all jurisdictions and school districts participating in the plan update. The adoption paperwork is submitted by IDHS Mitigation to FEMA for their final approval.
• Assist with the planning grant application process for the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program. This involves working with Emergency Management Directors on the development of project applications to be submitted to FEMA for review and selection. It includes writing of the grant application, budget and schedule development, obtaining county local match commitment and local jurisdiction participation documentation.
• After receiving notification of a planning grant award, the plan reviewer will work with the local Emergency Management Agency Directors on project startup activities. These activities include participating in a project kickoff meeting, creation of the State and Local Agreement, ensuring the Director understands all of the relevant FEMA guidelines to their project, and explanation of the payment/project closeout process including required documentation.
• The Plan Reviewer will be responsible for reviewing and processing grant reimbursement payments submitted by the counties. This includes reviewing submitted documentation to ensure all activities are part of the FEMA approved project scope of work, all submitted costs are FEMA allowable costs for the specific project, the required local match documentation was included, and all costs were incurred within the FEMA approved project period of performance.
After review of the request, the information will be submitted to the State Hazard Mitigation for final section review.
• The Plan Reviewer will be responsible for keeping counties aware of project and quarterly reporting deadlines, and work with the State Hazard Mitigation Officer on extension requests when needed. This includes sending communication with information…
Title: DHS-Hazard Mitigation Plan Reviewer
Company: My3Tech
Location: Indianapolis, USA
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