Architect/Civil Engineer

In the Architect/Civil Engineer (Interdisciplinary) (IC-12) position, you will serve as an Architect/Civil Engineer, providing technical assistance for FEMA’s hazard mitigation grant programs, with the goal of reducing risk to natural hazards. The ideal candidate will have experience developing or reviewing grant applications for technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness using FEMA-approved Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) software or methodology.

Typical assignments include:

• Providing engineering or architectural advice to Mitigation staff as a subject matter expert, and collaborating with FEMA staff on identifying, developing, and/or reviewing Mitigation projects.
• Serving as regional expert in Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) using FEMA-approved software or methodologies to support cost-effectiveness determinations for potential mitigation grant projects.
• Providing formal and informal technical assistance and training to grant recipients and sub-recipients on best practices for developing cost effective BCAs.
• Providing mitigation project application review support through technical feasibility, program eligibility, and cost-effectiveness for Mitigation grant programs.
• Reviewing architectural designs for mitigation techniques and compliance to grant program eligibility requirements.
• Suggesting solutions to accomplish mitigation goals and implementing strategies for leveraging multiple funding sources.
• Analyzing data or technical information from a variety of resources to prepare oral briefings and written reports for technical and non-technical audiences.