Hazard Mitigation Planning Specialist

** Who We Are*
* ** The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT)
** at Texas A&M University brings together research, data, and collaboration to strengthen communities against natural hazards. Established to bridge the gap between science and decision-making, IDRT delivers cutting-edge analytics, tools, and evidence-based solutions that support state agencies, partners, and local communities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. Through innovative research and a commitment to public impact, we help build a more resilient Texas for the long term.

To learn more, visit https://idrt.tamu.edu  
** What We Want
** We are seeking a candidate who is an exceptional technical writer, skilled facilitator, and innovative problem solver with expertise in hazard mitigation planning, community resilience, and the development of practical solutions that strengthen disaster preparedness and recovery.  
** What You Need to Know
**** Salary:** $70,000 - $80,000/annually.
** Cover Letter/Resume:
** A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
** Additional Request:
** Applicants are encouraged to
** submit a professional portfolio
** demonstrating relevant planning, hazard mitigation, GIS, data analysis, or resilience work. Applicants may also include a sample of technical writing they have led or substantially contributed to.
** Other Requirements and Factors:**
* ** This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding**, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
* This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
* May travel as required.  
** Essential Duties/Tasks
**** Hazard Mitigation Planning and Technical Writing
*** Development and update of FEMA-compliant Hazard Mitigation Plans.
* Serve as principal contributor, for planning documents and resilience assessments.
* Conduct and document hazard identification, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses.
* Develop mitigation goals, objectives, and action strategies that support long-term community resilience.
* Ensure planning products comply with FEMA Mitigation Planning Policy Guide requirements and applicable state and federal standards.
* Coordinate plan development through stakeholder review, adoption, and FEMA approval.
* Prepare technical reports, planning documents, white papers, and related deliverables.  
** Stakeholder Engagement and Project Management
*** Facilitate planning committee meetings, workshops, and public engagement activities.
* Coordinate with local governments, emergency managers, councils of governments, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies.
* Present project findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.  
** Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Applications
*** Apply AI and advanced analytical tools to support planning, research, technical writing, data analysis, document review, and project management activities.
* Evaluate emerging technologies that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of resilience planning and applied research.
* Contribute to the development of best practices for responsible AI use in hazard mitigation and resilience planning.
* Support training activities related to innovative planning and research methods.  
** Proposal Development and Sponsored Research
*** Support proposal development for federal, state, and private-sector funding opportunities.
* Assist with project reporting and sponsor deliverables.
* Contribute to the growth of the Institute's hazard mitigation planning portfolio.  
** Applied Research and Technical Analysis
*** Conduct hazard, vulnerability, resilience, climate, and flood risk assessments.
* Integrate demographic, environmental, and geospatial datasets into research products.
* Collaborate with faculty, research scientists, and graduate students on research initiatives.
* Contribute to the development of innovative approaches to disaster resilience.
** Qualifications
* *** Required

Education and Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, Emergency Management, Geography, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Engineering, Natural Resources, or a closely related field.
* Eight years of related experience in hazard mitigation planning,…