Emergency Management Specialist 2

Job Title

Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Who We Are Seeking:

The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, team player to join its team. In this role, you will primarily focus on property acquisition and demolition projects for housing recovery and reducing future flood risk across the state.

Candidates with top tier verbal communication skills and the ability to digest technical and complex written material including state and Federal code, regulation and policy. Candidate backgrounds that may be beneficial (though not required) include real estate, legal, community development, or case advocacy.

Working for HSEM requires adaptable professionals ready to step up when disaster strikes, sometimes requiring overtime and travel. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours a week.

Who We Are:

The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management's (HSEM) Mission Statement is Enhancing the quality of life for Iowans by preparing our State and building resilient communities. The person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the HSEMD's four core values:

Mission Oriented
- We are resolute in our service to Iowans

Integrity
- We conduct ourselves with honesty and are transparent in our actions

Distinguished
- We are leaders in our field

One Team
- We collaborate, connect, and share

HSEM is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, consistent with applicable state and federal policies and regulations.

What You Will Do:

Coordination between Grant Programs and Partners

This position performs coordination between partners federal, state, local, and outside government. Coordination and collaboration across grant programs (Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Assistance primarily) will be a focus of the position. Understanding the differences and opportunities presented and being able to adapt to different programmatic rules will be imperative.

Grant Project Management

This position provides professional level grant program technical assistance to governmental and private non-profit organizations in the development of federal/state grant program applications for programs and specific undertakings of the Robert T. Stafford and National Flood Insurance Reform Act.

Grant Performance Monitoring

This position performs subrecipient monitoring and oversight of assigned applicants and projects. Ensures progress is being made toward specific grant program performance and financial objectives. Activities and responsibilities encompass the entire Grantee life cycle of the Grant Program (normally 3-5 years) starting with initial State and Federal disaster and program assessments, through Federal and State obligations to project performance monitoring, grant financial closeouts and audits.

Financial Review and Monitoring

This position assists the program manager in the review of pay requests and appropriate support documentation from subrecipients and other agencies. Assists subrecipient officials in the preparation of appropriate financial documents to execute pay requests through the grant management and financial management systems.

Emergency Management Technical Assistance

As directed by the bureau chief or grant program manager, develops correspondence in response to verbal and written inquiries concerning grant programs and develops grant specific and subrecipient specific reports, commonly utilizing Microsoft Office products.

Work Hours/Location

7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m., or 7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m., or 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

This position is required to be in the office on a regular basis. There is the potential for remote work once on-boarding and training have been completed, however, this is not a full-time remote work position.

At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off:
  Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits:
  Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility:
  Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance:
  Free Life Insurance.
• Support:
  Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an…