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Company Profile: Vision Planning and Consulting, LLC (VPC) is a small business specializing in disaster management, hazard mitigation, community planning, grants management, and public outreach. We pride ourselves in creating synergies between all levels of government, academia, and the public, and developing strategies that result in safe, sustainable communities, and preparing them to meet short- and long-term challenges. Position Description: VPC is seeking candidates for a Disaster Recovery and Grants Management Specialist position. The position provides services for a variety of areas, including grant disaster recovery and long-term recovery planning services, debris management, damage assessments, FEMA 404 and 406 Hazard Mitigation, grants management and financial analysis, compliance and administrative services, cash flow management, data management, and audits/report filing. The ideal candidate would be entry level and/or possess 5+ years of experience in a related professional field. Additionally, the ideal candidate would support project development and implementation of various Federal and State Disaster Programs related to Presidential declared emergencies or disasters. Please Note: This position does not have a specified location at this time. We are seeking qualified candidates for potential contracts across the U.S. Proficiency in most of the following areas of responsibility is desired: Responsibilities: The ideal candidate would have experience in some or all of the following: • Provide post-disaster declaration general activity support. • Advise and provide subject matter expertise on FEMA Public Assistance and Individual Assistance programs regarding Federal regulations, assessing damage, supporting interim housing assistance, debris removal, meeting support, and FEMA pilot program evaluations, and managing grant applications. • Provide FEMA 404 and 406 Hazard Mitigation Expertise to reduce or eliminate risk and damage from future disaster events. • Provide financial/grants management support, including advising on FEMA's regulation and policy on tracking costs, tracking of project documentation, supporting the financial reimbursement process, and preparing projects for audit. • Perform in-depth research on a variety of topics to support contract and project tasks, plans, and products. • Provide a comprehensive QA/QC review of all final products to identify errors in language, grammar, spelling, formatting, consistency, and content accuracy. • Assist in administrative and technical tasks and perform ad hoc assignments as needed. • Possess leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate the project, objectives, inspire and motivate staff, and maintain alignment with the project goals and deliverables. • Assist with verbal and written communication, including explaining the project goals and objectives to different clients and stakeholders. Qualifications Required • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in a finance, planning, disaster management, grants management, accounting, or business administration field. • Data analysis and accounting skills. • Excellent analytical and communications (oral and written) skills. • Excellent research and writing skills. • Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure and with deadlines. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe PDF, and Microsoft/Google Suite products. • High degree of attention to detail. • Experience with strategy and technical skill sets. • Effective influencing and negotiation skills in an environment with high competition for resources. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. • Highly empathetic and able to vary styles of interaction to match the needs of a variety of temperaments and personalities. • Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner, with a strong attention to detail. • Experience using CRM, SharePoint, Video Conferencing Platforms, etc. Additional Information Candidates must be U.S. citizens and, if required, should be able to meet eligibility requirements for access to protected/classified information, if necessary. Employment Classification: This is a long-term contract position and includes compensation that is competitive in the private market, with an excellent benefits package to eligible employees that includes paid time off, health and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance. Employment with VPC is at-will, the employee and VPC each have the right to terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Likewise, the position requirements, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, and benefits are subject to change at any time with or without cause or notice and to the extent that is consistent with the applicable laws. To Apply: All applicants for this position should submit a resume demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience in emergency management and EOC operations, emphasizing any wildfire response and recovery experience. Also, indicate the position(s) you are most qualified to fill. 1099 Contractor position. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Laurel, MD 20723

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