CareerPlan

Senior Residential Hazard Mitigation Subject Matter Expert (California)

Los Angeles, CA, USFull-time$98k–$167k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Senior Residential Hazard Mitigation Subject Matter Expert supporting FEMA HMA planning and projects in California to reduce residential risk from wildfires, wind, and severe weather.

Role type

Senior IC hazard mitigation specialist (FEMA HMA)

Builds

Large-scale mitigation projects, community resilience plans, and risk reduction strategies for homes and communities

Domain

Disaster management, hazard mitigation, public policy, and emergency planning

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

FEMA HMA grant program expertise, risk assessment, grant management, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, regulatory compliance, public outreach

Preferred skills

Master's degree, federal grant management ($50M+), California building codes, FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA)

Technologies

Microsoft Office, FEMA grant management systems, Project Management Software

Responsibilities

Advise local government and non-profits on mitigation projects; assess risks and vulnerabilities; develop risk reduction strategies; secure funding; lead stakeholder engagement; coordinate with engineers and emergency managers; monitor project compliance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC