CED Disaster Resiliency

The Disaster Resiliency Coordinator provides professional planning, coordination, technical assistance, and project development support to communities throughout the GRADD region in the areas of disaster resiliency, hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. This position assists local governments and eligible organizations with identifying community needs, developing projects, securing funding, implementing funded projects, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.

The position works closely with local government officials, emergency response agencies, state and federal agencies, community partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen individual and community resiliency throughout all phases of the disaster cycle.

• Assist with community development and enhancement initiatives that strengthen regional economic and disaster resiliency.
• Identify community development and resiliency needs and develop project concepts designed to maximize community benefits while considering available resources and costs.
• Coordinate mitigation projects with the strategic priorities of individual counties and communities.
• Assist with the development of projects that may include school and community safe rooms, warning systems, critical communication infrastructure, emergency response equipment, fire department improvements, training facilities, and other public safety initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate project teams consisting of local government officials, emergency response agencies, community organizations, and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Facilitate appropriate public engagement related to proposed projects and community resiliency initiatives.
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and funding packages.
• Identify and evaluate potential federal, state, and other funding opportunities appropriate for local projects.
• Coordinate with potential funding agencies to establish project eligibility, discuss proposed projects, and develop a foundation for successful funding applications.

• Assist local officials and eligible applicants with the development and submission of applications to FEMA, Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, Kentucky Emergency Management, Department for Local Government, and other applicable funding agencies.
• Provide technical assistance throughout the application process and assist applicants in meeting funding requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate with funding agencies to address questions, obtain required information, and work toward project and application approval.
• Implement and administer funded projects in accordance with approved project requirements.
• Monitor active projects and provide technical assistance to grant recipients to ensure contracted objectives are achieved.
• Monitor the appropriate utilization and expenditure of grant funds.
• Assist grant recipients with required progress reports, documentation, project completion requirements, and final closeout reports.
• Monitor compliance with applicable environmental regulations, labor requirements, federal and state laws, administrative regulations, and funding requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of applications and projects and report the number of completed, submitted, and successful loan and grant applications prepared or supported on behalf of local governments and eligible applicants.

• Maintain regular communication with local government officials, administrative agencies, emergency response organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct or assist with public meetings required for grant applications, community education, project development, and other resiliency initiatives.
• Provide public education and information regarding disaster resiliency, emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation, and related community issues.
• Provide clear and professional information regarding public policy and resiliency initiatives, including matters that may involve differing or controversial perspectives.
• Attend and present information at Fiscal Court meetings, City Council meetings, statewide planning meetings, community meetings, and other meetings as requested.
• Represent GRADD professionally and positively in meetings, conferences, workshops, and other public and professional settings.

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