Emergency Manager II

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy,transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team,you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

This Emergency specialist will be part of our Security and Emergency Management team supporting our long-term clients with managing and administering FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation (e.g., HMA, FMA, BRIC) grants, and other grant programs as needed. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and with a growing team to coordinate between various grant stakeholders (e.g., counties, municipalities, non-profits, contractors, regulatory agencies, etc.)

while representing our client. This position will also support the emergency planning and management consulting part of the practice as needed. This is a mid-career level position with growth potential.

TRC offices in New England and the Northeast are preferred, but other TRC office locations may be considered. This position will require work from a TRC office and travel to client sites.

• Attend and contribute to meetings with clients, contractors, interdisciplinary consultants, and other project team members as part of a collaborative project team
• Help administer grants including data and finance tracking, documentation review and auditing, schedule and participate in remote and in-person applicant meetings, and provide quality control for project documentation
• Develop plans, policies, and procedures, sometimes in collaboration with other team members and clients to help implement grant programs locally
• Author reports, technical memos, and other deliverables
• Develop presentations and deliver training content and facilitate exercises at client locations
• Interact with a diverse set of clients including government agency personnel, public officials, business, and nonprofit staff
• Occasional travel throughout New England and beyond (Travel estimated at 5 to 10% of the year)
• Identify and interpret applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry consensus standards and best practices, regarding emergency response and recovery programs
• Understand and explain FEMA’s grant programs to Applicants and others from the Preliminary Damage Assessment through Close-out phases
• Develop and deliver content as a subject matter expert in public forums (live and virtual)
• Practice good time management and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and project documents simultaneously
• Craft, review, and update detailed, complex financial and other budgetary spreadsheets
• Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. An inquisitive tendency, as well as the interest in protecting people and facilities from harm are also important qualities.
• Other duties as assigned by manement.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in emergency management, engineering, health/safety management, public administration, or similar degree that requires/demonstrates strong writing and analytical expertise
• 2-8 years of related experience in managing/administering FEMA grant programs (Public Assistance, HMA, BRIC, FMA,…