Hazard Mitigation Planner - FEMA Plan Updates & HAZUS

AlphaGov is seeking a Hazard Mitigation Planner to lead a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan update, including HAZUS risk modeling. You will coordinate participating communities, assess hazard exposure, and develop mitigation priorities that local governments can carry forward into implementation. This engagement requires someone who can manage the planning process, perform or direct the technical analysis, and produce a complete plan for state and FEMA review. What You'll Do Review the existing mitigation plan, prior review comments, available hazard data, and progress on mitigation actionsCoordinate participating jurisdictions, planning committee meetings, stakeholder interviews, and public engagementUpdate hazard profiles, vulnerability assessments, and community capability assessmentsUse HAZUS and GIS to evaluate exposure and potential losses for applicable hazards, documenting data sources, assumptions, and limitationsAssess risks to people, buildings, critical facilities, and infrastructureDevelop and prioritize mitigation actions with jurisdiction-specific responsibilities, potential funding sources, and implementation timelinesWrite the updated plan and establish procedures for monitoring progress and maintaining itAddress state and FEMA review comments and support participating jurisdictions through adoption and approval Requirements Direct experience leading FEMA multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan updatesHands-on experience using HAZUS for risk assessment and loss estimationStrong GIS, data analysis, and technical writing skillsExperience coordinating local governments, emergency management agencies, and community stakeholdersAbility to translate technical risk findings into practical mitigation actionsExperience supporting plans through state review, FEMA review, and local adoption Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is preferred. Applicants should clearly identify their HAZUS experience and current professional certifications. Benefits Submit your résumé and a brief summary of relevant hazard mitigation planning engagements. Include the jurisdictions involved, your role, the HAZUS analyses completed, and the plans' approval status.