McGee Disaster Consulting Group
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Hazard Mitigation Specialist

FEMA Public Assistance

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  • About McGee Disaster Consulting Group

McGee Disaster Consulting Group (MDCG) is a disaster consulting firm specializing in FEMA Public Assistance. Our team’s experience spans FEMA program operations, applicant-side grant management, and project closeout, providing a comprehensive understanding of recovery from project development through final reconciliation. We bring a practical understanding of the regulatory and compliance requirements, funding processes, and operational demands that shape disaster recovery.

To us, disaster recovery is about being a steadfast advocate for protecting the public assets, essential services, and infrastructure that communities rely on every day. We take that responsibility seriously. Our approach combines sound judgment, thorough documentation, and clear communication to help organizations navigate complex requirements and advance critical restoration efforts.

We are seeking experienced professionals who share that commitment and bring the initiative, technical expertise, and attention to detail needed to support lasting recovery.

Note: This is a consulting position supporting organizations participating in FEMA’s Public Assistance program. It is not a federal government position.

  • Position Overview

The Hazard Mitigation Specialist develops Section 406 mitigation proposals supporting Public Assistance projects. The role identifies risk-reduction opportunities, distinguishes mitigation from base repairs and applicable codes-and-standards upgrades, and develops scopes, technical narratives, and cost-effectiveness documentation.

When required, the Specialist performs Benefit-Cost Analyses using FEMA-approved methodologies and tools. Assignments involving other mitigation programs will be separately defined. The work produces mitigation proposals that are clearly scoped, technically supported, and documented for review.

This is an on-call, as-needed position. Work assignments are not guaranteed and are dependent upon contract awards, client needs, project requirements, disaster activity, qualifications, availability, and other business needs. Assignments may be offered as opportunities become available, with periods of inactivity possible between assignments.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Identify mitigation opportunities using damage, facility, repair, and hazard information.
  • Evaluate proposed measures’ relationship to damaged elements and applicable Section 406 requirements.
  • Coordinate technical-feasibility review and develop scopes and supporting narratives.
  • Distinguish base repairs, applicable codes-and-standards upgrades, and proposed mitigation.
  • Review supporting code provisions and coordinate unresolved engineering or policy questions.
  • Compare mitigation alternatives when appropriate and document differences in cost and anticipated risk reduction.
  • Identify and document the applicable cost-effectiveness pathway.
  • Perform BCAs when required using FEMA-approved methodologies and tools.
  • Validate applicable inputs, including damage history, hazard information, costs, useful life, maintenance costs, and anticipated avoided losses.
  • Document sources, assumptions, calculations, implementation considerations, and limitations.
  • Check analysis consistency and avoid unsupported or duplicated benefits.
  • Coordinate engineering information, mitigation estimates, and EHP input.
  • Maintain consistency among the proposal, scope, estimate, and analysis and prevent duplicated costs.
  • Prepare complete proposal packages, respond to review comments, and track conditions and revisions.
  • Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of relevant hazard mitigation project-development or review experience.
  • Demonstrated experience developing or reviewing Section 406 mitigation proposals supporting FEMA Public Assistance projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of applicable Public Assistance mitigation requirements.
  • Ability to distinguish mitigation from repair work and applicable codes-and-standards upgrades.
  • Demonstrated experience performing BCAs using FEMA-approved methodologies and the FEMA BCA Toolkit.
  • Ability to select and document applicable cost-effectiveness approaches.
  • Experience preparing technical narratives and supported proposal documentation.
  • Ability to identify technical-feasibility questions requiring qualified professional review.
  • Applicant-side mitigation consulting experience.
  • Experience with public buildings, utilities, roads, or drainage systems.
  • Experience comparing mitigation alternatives and addressing agency review comments.
  • Familiarity with FEMA Grants Portal.
  • Relevant FEMA BCA or mitigation training.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PDF tools, and electronic records.
  • Must be available to travel within 48 hours of notification when required to meet client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant engineering, planning, construction, or emergency management education.
  • Employment and Working Conditions

Employment Arrangement

W-2 or 1099, as applicable to the position and assignment.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and assignment responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged computer work developing proposals, reviewing technical records, and performing analyses.
  • Ability to travel and participate in site visits in accessible project areas.
  • Ability to work extended schedules when required.

Work Environment and Environmental Factors

  • Work may be performed remotely, in an office or client setting, or at project sites.
  • Assignments involve detailed technical data, incomplete source information, and time-sensitive review requests.
  • Field visits are subject to safety procedures and may require personal protective equipment.
  • Work requires coordination with applicants and multidisciplinary technical personnel.
Equal Employment Opportunity

McGee Disaster Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Location

Remote or on-site travel, depending on client needs

Engagement

W-2 or 1099, as applicable to the position and assignment

Program

FEMA Public Assistance

Category

Disaster Recovery

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