Hazard Mitigation Planning Specialist (AI)

Location: College Station, Texas, United States

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually; proposed minimum salary of $5,833.34 monthly.

Company

hirify.global’s Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas conducts research and develops data-driven tools and evidence-based solutions to strengthen communities against natural hazards.

What you will do

• Develop and update FEMA-compliant hazard mitigation plans, resilience assessments, technical reports, white papers, and related deliverables.
• Conduct hazard identification, vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, climate and flood risk assessments, and resilience research.
• Facilitate planning committee meetings, workshops, public engagement activities, stakeholder reviews, plan adoption, and FEMA approval.
• Coordinate with local governments, emergency managers, councils of governments, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies.
• Apply AI, machine learning, large language models, GIS, geospatial datasets, and advanced analytical tools to planning, research, writing, and project management.
• Support proposal development, sponsor reporting, grant deliverables, training, and the growth of the hazard mitigation planning portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, emergency management, geography, public administration, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, or a related field.
• Eight years of related experience in hazard mitigation planning, resilience planning, emergency management, climate adaptation, or a related field.
• Experience with technical writing, editing, presentation, facilitation, and collaboration with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to use GIS, geospatial analysis, technical production software, and advanced analytical methods such as Python, R, machine learning, large language models, or natural language processing.
• Work may require evenings, weekends, and travel.
• The position is grant- and contract-funded and remains contingent on continuation of funding and satisfactory performance.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• CFM, AICP, CEM, or another relevant professional certification.
• Three years of experience as a lead author, primary contributor, project manager, or technical lead for FEMA-compliant hazard mitigation plans.
• Three years of experience with FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance, HMGP, FMA, BRIC, or similar programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending, and long-term disability insurance, with university contributions to employee health and basic life premiums.
• Annual paid holidays, monthly paid sick leave, and paid vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Professional development through LinkedIn Learning, webinars, conference support, educational release time, and tuition assistance.
• Health and wellness programs, including free exercise programs and release time.
• Employment is security-sensitive and contingent on a criminal history investigation and credential verification.