Community Mitigation Program Coordinator (SO)

About the role

The Community Mitigation Program Coordinator (SO) supports the Jefferson County Wildland Fire Community Engagement incentive programs, which provides financial assistance for home hardening and creating defensible space for homeowners and communities throughout Jefferson County. The program aims to reduce the risk of structure loss during wildland fires and strengthen overall community wildfire resilience.

Responsibilities

• Aids in the development and administration of the Jefferson County Wildland Fire Community Engagement incentive program, establishing parameters, processes, and goals.
• Educates homeowners on program opportunities, processes homeowner and community applications, and provides homeowner support.
• Prepares award notifications and corresponding agreements to successful applicants.
• Works with procurement and finance staff to process financial awards.
• Corresponds with program awardees, tracks project expenditures and timelines, and reconciles program expenditures and revenues.
• Utilizes complex software applications for program implementation, reporting, and analysis.
• Compiles and tracks project and program data.
• Develops and maintains reports, memorandums, and all related program documents and correspondence.
• Serves as a liaison between the county and community organizations, including service providers, government agencies, and citizens, regarding the program details.
• PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM STAFF ON PROJECT STATUS AND TO EXPAND INCENTIVE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES WHILE ADAPTING TO CHANGING CONDITIONS AND CITIZEN NEEDS.
• Collaborates with the Grants Specialist on future funding opportunities to support and expand the fiscal capability of the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, public administration, project management, or finance.
• Experience in Project Management, Accounting, or Grant Management.
• Incumbent should demonstrate knowledge or experience with basic accounting skills and ability to work with spreadsheets and learn software applications.
• Ability to work with diverse audience of homeowners and partners.
• Wildfire risk mitigation concepts including defensible space and home hardening practices.
• Demonstrated planning and prioritizing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.

Skills

• Knowledge of complex software applications for program implementation, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to compile and track project and program data.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining reports, memorandums, and related program documents and correspondence.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Dental
• Medical
• Vision
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement matching
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

Ranges from $32.25 to $48.37 per hour.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40