SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years.
SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business was ranked as the world’s 3rd largest global design firm by ENR in 2018 with nearly 55,000 employees worldwide. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our FEMA/Water Resources Team as a FEMA Management Specialist/Planner in our Lynnwood, WA office.
MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE
Applies knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program and the Risk MAP program by providing communications and technical support to clients and community stakeholders out of the FEMA Region 10 Service Center. Candidates must have a thorough understanding of floodplain management, hazard mitigation, and risk communication.
JOB DUTIES
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Supporting the training and outreach lead, duties include NFIP-related technical assistance.
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Ordinance review.
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Newsletter editing and publication.
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SharePoint site administration.
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Database maintenance.
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Training coordination and facilitation.
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Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning or related degree. Minimal experience required with Bachelor's degree. No experience required with Master's degree.
SPECIAL SKILLS
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Thorough understanding of the National Flood Insurance Program and Risk MAP.
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Excellent technical writing and communication skills, must be detailed oriented.
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Prior experience developing training/outreach materials, written publications, and presentations.
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Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, and Access.
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Proficiency with online communication and meeting tools (Skype, WebEx, and AdobeConnect).
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Audio and video editing experience is preferred.
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Familiarity with ArcGIS and MS Project is preferred.
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Preference will be given to candidates who have at least 5 years of experience with a combination of floodplain development/permit review, ordinance enforcement, hazard mitigation plan development, and public information or outreach related activities.
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Completion of FEMA’s EMI E273 course (or equivalent) preferred.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
OTHER
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Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary. Job also requires ability to assemble and analyze data.
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Occasional travel may be required for this position.
Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.
Please view Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here: http://careers.atkinsglobal.com/File.ashx?path=Root/Documents/north-america-welcome-new-employee/Equal_Opp_Stmt.pdf
