Public Assistance Grant Coordinator

Public Assistance Grant Coordinator (Open)

Location : Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, Joint Force Headquarters, 2443 NW 24th Street, Lincoln NE

Our team is looking for a highly motivated individual ready to serve the people and communities of the great State of Nebraska. Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) works to reduce the vulnerabilities of the people and communities of Nebraska to damage, injury and loss of life and property resulting from natural, technological, or man-made disasters and emergencies. We envision a resilient Nebraska built upon inclusive collaboration and communication. Our mission is to provide and foster leadership through guidance and support to Nebraskans before, during, and after disasters.

The Recovery Section assists all levels of governments through the recovery process following disasters. The section administers Public Assistance (PA), Hazard Mitigation (HM), and Individual Assistance (IA). In the last few years, the Public Assistance Unit has administered over 100 million dollars to local communities within the State of Nebraska. Within the Public Assistance Unit, the Public Assistance Grant Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program in Nebraska. The PA grant provides federal funds, through a reimbursement process, to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments and certain eligible private non-profits to help communities recover from significant disasters or emergencies. This position will utilize appropriate policies, guidance, and regulation to make informed decisions that guide sub-recipients through the PA grant lifecycle.

Job Duties :

• Provide technical assistance to disaster grant sub-recipients.
• Monitor and track the progress of active grant projects by maintaining regular communication with sub-recipient organizations through quarterly reporting.
• Collect supporting documentation from sub-recipients, validate costs, and prepare project closeout packages for FEMA to review.
• Facilitate and attend meetings with local, state, tribal, and federal stakeholders.
• Attend training, conferences, or other workshops to maintain current knowledge of the grant program and relevant federal and state regulations and policies.
• Conduct inspection visits to project sites to ensure the approved scope of work is completed accordingly.
• Conduct community outreach activities that inform local organizations of the PA Grant.
• Develop payments based on documentation provided by the sub-recipient after review of their project and eligible costs.
• Gain a basic level of understanding of federal and state procurement (not expected to be a procurement expert).

Starting hourly pay rate for the Emergency Management Planning Specialist is $22.007. Starting hourly pay rate for the Emergency Management Program Specialist I is $23.660.

This is an entry-level position within the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Upon a successful probationary period and when performing higher level duties, the supervisor may recommend a promotion to Emergency Management Program Specialist I, including a higher rate of pay.

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Benefits :

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.