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Community Planner, FDRC - Forest Hill, NY


Community Planner - FDRC - Forest Hills, NY

Job Information

ID :
#10450642
# of Positions :
2
Minimum Education Level :
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Required :
none
Duration :
Full Time Temporary
Shift :
First Shift (Day)
Hours per week:
40

Job Description

 
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the Department of Homeland Security has immediate openings for temporary positions in all 5 boroughs of New York City.

Job Duties:
Assess the impacts of disaster and post disaster recovery needs. Identify infrastructure needs. Hold public meetings and make presentations to public officials. Assimilate multiple ideas into a cohesive program, plan or action. Create comprehensive community capital improvement and/or economic plan. Identify potential funding sources and steps for implementation of a project. Provide positive image of FEMA Long Term Community Recovery efforts to public and other agencies.

Experience Requirements:
Degree in relevant field such as Economics, Business, Emergency Management, Urban Planning, or Public Administration. Knowledge of state and local planning laws and ordinances to include local permitting and/or regulatory processes is essential. Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, i.e. Excel, Power Point, Outlook and be able to create relevant graphics related to projects. Will engage local community officials in discussions designed to formulate implementation of disaster recovery strategies and solutions. Will be expected to employ professional planning and economic development principles and demonstrate excellent public interaction skills. Must bring 1-9 documentation (driver's license and Social Security Card or a current U.S. Passport), Must be a U.S. Citizen and will be required to pass a Federal Security background check.

Skills Required:
Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, i.e. Excel, Power Point, Outlook and be able to create relevant graphics related to projects.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
•You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
•You must pass a background fingerprint/security check.
•You may be required to work 12 hour shifts….up to 7 days a week.
•You must provide two forms of ID: such as a VALID Driver License (We will not accept if expired), Social Security Card, Birth Certificate etc. or Passport.

Company Information

Name :
FEMA Region II
Description :
Government Emergency Response
Type :
Direct Employer
Address :
118-35 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills, NY 11375

Application Information

Instructions :
To apply, email your resume to FEMA-HR-DR4085-LocalHire@FEMA.DHS.GOV with ‘Community Planner – FDRC’ in the subject line.
Email :
Job Posting Entered On :
12/8/2012
Job Posting Expires On :
1/31/2013