Emergency Management – Individual Assistance (IA) / Housing Specialist

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States, Florida (USA), New York (USA), South Carolina (USA)

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

The Emergency Management – Individual Assistance (IA) / Housing Specialist will be responsible for advising and supporting clients on different IA and disaster housing programs / funding streams immediately available after a natural disaster to transition disaster survivors from shelters and provide emergency housing support. A successful candidate for this role should have previous experience in supporting FEMA IA program implementation and disaster housing missions.

Please note: As this is not a full-time staff position, candidates only seeking immediate and/or long-term employment should consider Hagerty’s other relevant job postings.

Responsibilities for the Emergency Management – Individual Assistance (IA) / Housing Specialist Include:

  • Advise clients on IA/Housing policy considerations as dictated in the Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG).
  • Deliver technical assistance to state and local stakeholders on IA housing policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Support clients in establishing and managing temporary housing strategies and solutions, such as group sites, hotels, tents, and temporary mobile homes in accordance with Stafford Act / FEMA regulations.
  • Develop strong client relationships and serve as a daily, hands-on, programmatic thought leader for client stakeholders.
  • Liaise with external partners, government agencies, and community organizations to leverage housing and emergency lodging resources and expertise for project implementation, ensuring alignment with client emergency management priorities and goals.

Qualifications for the Emergency Management – Individual Assistance (IA) / Housing Specialist Include:

  • At least three (3) years of professional experience in emergency management.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Proven knowledge and understanding of FEMA IA and housing policies as dictated in Sections 403, 408, and 428 of the Stafford Act, the Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG), and National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF).
  • Prior experience in coordinating and managing temporary housing strategy preferred.

Compensation for the Emergency Management – Individual Assistance (IA) / Housing Specialist Includes:

  • Salary range of $70,000 - $150,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.
  • Comprehensive benefits program, including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and more.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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