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Dewberry Engineers Incorporated

Senior Resilience Planner

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


Senior Resilience Planner

Dewberry

is seeking a

Senior Resilience Planner

to join our multi-disciplinary and action-oriented team (open to multiple locations, with preference for offices located within Virginia, North Carolina, Colorado, New York, and Florida; open to remote). This position will support the Resilience Solutions Group at the intersection of planning, policy, and technical analysis in hazard mitigation, emergency management, and climate change adaptation. Related areas of technical focus for this position include but are not limited to vulnerability assessment, hazard mitigation, community planning, natural resource management, and research and planning related to Federal agencies (FEMA, USACE, NOAA, and USFWS), state agencies, and local communities.ResponsibilitiesDevelop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for projects to increase climate resilience and hazard mitigation within federal, state, and local government agencies.Oversee tasks for hazard mitigation plans, climate adaptation plans, and/or resilience plans and related outreach and engagement efforts.Lead the facilitation of collaborative meetings as well as one-on-one discussions with partners, clients, and external stakeholders.Develop and conduct public outreach for community resilience projects, both virtual and in-person.Support the execution of technical studies and analytical processes relating to resilience strategy and plan development.Research, analyze, and develop effective hazard mitigation policy and design solutions for local, state, and federal clients.Review and summarize data and results to draw insights and present compelling findings.Employ a mix of written, visual, and verbal communication techniques to craft compelling narratives and explain complex technical topics to various audiences.Prepare plans, studies, reports, guides, and other technical documents.Apply principles of social equity and environmental justice to technical and strategic work.Lead a diverse array of related projects within the Resilience Solutions Group to acquire supplementary technical, programmatic, and project management knowledge/skills.Required Skills & Required ExperienceExperience leading tasks or projects for vulnerability/risk assessments, hazard mitigation/climate adaptation strategies, outreach programs, or related natural hazard resilience work.Versatile plan development skillset to seamlessly lead any/all components of resilience planning work.Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written and visual formats technical information related to natural hazards and resilience in projects, presentations, and papers.Ability to facilitate effective, productive community outreach and engagement meetings with diverse stakeholders.Experience researching, planning, and developing operational and tactical plans, policies, procedures, and guidance to promote resilience and mitigation.10+ years of experience.Bachelor's in Planning, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or another related field. Master's degree preferred.Ability to synthesize, analyze, and organize a large volume of complex information into a clear and coherent description.Ability to be self-motivated and function both independently and in a collaborative team environment.Well-developed time management skills, especially the ability to complete high-quality, detail-oriented deliverables on tight timelines amid competing deadlines within a diverse work group.Ability to perform an expanded array of tasks and continue to broaden experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs applicable to the department.Ability to exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and tact in obtaining and analyzing information related to resilience planning.Ability to collaborate and work effectively with coworkers, clients, and our clients' stakeholders.Optional (Nice to Have)Experience with project management or business development.Experience managing people or teams.Comfort working with large geospatial datasets and performing or directing quantitative analyses.Experience applying social and behavioral science research to stakeholder engagement activities, decision-support products, and program and policy design.Knowledge and ability to use the following computer applications: Tableau, Power BI, ArcMap/ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, Adobe InDesign, and other data processing, visualization, and design tools.Certified Floodplain Manager or AICP.Work EnvironmentWork environment responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.Occasionally, will be required to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.Computers, telephones, copiers, and printers are all used to perform tasks.Work is typically performed within an office, although field/site visits may be occasionally required.Works under the supervision of higher-level staff. Work is often reviewed for accuracy by senior staff.The projected salary range for this position is

$102,000-131,000

annually in our Denver, CO office. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.This posting is anticipated to close on August 9th, 2024.

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