Accounting and Grant Management Consultants, Evanston IL

Hurricane Recovery: Accounting, Financial and Grant Management Consultants

Download Job Announcement Here. Posted on: August 29, 2017

Help the Nation Recover from 2017’s Hurricanes

Hagerty Consulting  is a well-respected, national emergency management consulting firm that is looking for exceptional people to join its hurricane recovery efforts. Ideal candidates will have experience working in the public sector with a background in finance, economics, public policy, accounting, grant management or related area and a track record of consistent academic and professional accomplishments. We are looking for consultants who can join the team immediately and commit to long-term recovery efforts.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The multi-billion-dollar hurricane recovery effort will require consultants to:

• Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial data.
• Provide management and analytical support to recovery efforts.
• Perform extensive reviews of financial documentation including, but not limited to, grants, A/R & A/P records, invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, proofs of payment, withdrawals, contracts, labor / payroll records,
• Develop methodologies to accurately account for eligible disaster-related costs and streamline delivery of disaster funds and services.
• Prepare federal grants, cost estimates, audits and other products that support disaster response and recovery efforts.
• Ensure compliance with standard accounting and procurement principles as well as with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including OMB circulars, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), etc.
• Perform other work as required.

The consultant must be comfortable interacting directly with clients, including senior managers and executives. Must be prepared to operate in an intense, dynamic, challenging work environment and be experienced working in a team atmosphere but also able to deliver independently.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Public Policy, Economics, Business, or Finance, or related field, and 1-4+ years’ experience in consulting or public sector.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and a quick learner with new software applications
• Ability to both lead teams and be a productive supporting member of other teams.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret federal and state emergency management requirements and regulations.
• Previous experience working with the FEMA Public Assistance Program or long-term community recovery is helpful, but other qualified candidates will be considered. Candidates without experience will receive training.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to successfully complete a background and criminal history check.
• Must be local to affected areas, or willing to relocate to client site. Official travel may be authorized for candidates that meet client/firm requirements.

Those individuals who work best with Hagerty are self-starters, have strong core competencies (e.g., writing, analysis, oral communication, presentation, professionalism) and are comfortable working in challenging environments with minimal oversight. Other needed attributes:

• Flexibility, integrity, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
• Interest in helping public sector agencies succeed.
• Ability to stay calm and poised under pressure and remain focused when working under tight deadlines.
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This opportunity is open to candidates that desire either full-time employment with benefits or independent contract work paid at a competitive hourly rate.  Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to successfully complete a background and criminal history check.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (including salary expectation and geographic preference), and resume using the Apply Now button.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. is fully committed to a strong equal opportunity program. As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Hagerty Consulting does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

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Assistant GIS Analyst - Temp for IFF

Director of Place, NewTown Macon - Macon, GA

Director of Place

NewTown Macon 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

Entry level

Contact person: 

Josh Rogers 

Email: 

hr@newtownmacon.com 

Location: 

Macon, GA

NewTown Macon is seeking a new Director of Place.The Director of Place is a full-time entry level position responsible for fulfilling our mission by providing marketing, public relations, and media relations to support all of the organization’s programming. This employee is responsible for managing the organization’s websites, digital and print communications, social media accounts, and controlling the overall image of NewTown. This position reports to the President and CEO and works closely with staff and Board members. 

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations or related field and advanced computer literacy.

Proficiency in the following is strongly desired:

-Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

-WordPress(or experience in website maintenance using similar content management system)

-Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

-Constant Contact (or experience with similar email marketing site)

-Social media (primarily Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr) 

Application deadline: Friday November 6, 2015 

Start date: December 1, 2015 

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to hr@newtownmacon.com before the application deadline listed above. 

Public Participation Planner, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission - Philadelphia, PA

Public Participation Planner 

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

Professional Area: 

Participation and Empowerment

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Beth Wichser

Phone: 

215-592-1800

Fax: 

215-592-9125

Email: 

resumes@dvrpc.org

Website: 

http://www.dvrpc.org

Location: 

Philadelphia, PA

DVRPC is seeking a professional who is enthusiastic about regional planning and transportation, has experience in public participation, government affairs, or communications, and has demonstrated an ability to translate complex issues into cohesive visions, processes, or reports. This person will join a strong team of planning and communications professionals, manage DVRPC’s Title VI Compliance Program, assist with public noticing, respond to or facilitate the response to public comments, and develop project-specific, as well as agency-wide public outreach campaigns.

DVRPC’s Office of Communications and Engagement oversees the Commission’s communications strategy and messaging; develops public participation, outreach and engagement activities; and maintains and builds new relationships with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders.  The Office is engaged in a wide variety of activities across the Commission, broadly grouped into four overlapping categories: Communications, Engagement, Equity, and Special Initiatives. 

This position will be supervised by the Manager of the Office of Communications and Engagement, and will assist the Commission’s Communications Manager.  Work is performed with considerable independence at the full level of professional competence but is reviewed by a supervisor during progress and upon completion.  This position’s work is to be performed in accordance with broadly-defined objectives and professional standards.  

Responsibilities

• Work on DVRPC’s Title VI and Environmental Justice compliance program, tracking agency-wide projects, refining public outreach/involvement techniques, and compile data, and in particular demographic data.
• Refine and revise DVRPC’s Public Participation Plan and Title VI Compliance Plan as needed.
• Assist in managing DVRPC’s Public Participation Task Force and Environmental Justice Working Group.
• Work in project teams on various planning and research projects, create or lead public outreach activities, and prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Present findings and conclusions or solicit input and feedback from a steering committee, technical advisory committee, and the general public, as appropriate.
• Plan and execute special events for specific planning programs/projects and for the Commission as a whole.
• Represent the Office at internal meetings, and represent the Commission at external meetings.
• Perform related planning, communications, and administrative work as required.

Qualifications

• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use word processing, database and desktop publishing software.
• Experience in public participation, public outreach, facilitation, and/or communications.
• Experience and interest in issues of equity and environmental justice.
• Experience managing projects, and especially projects that include public participation and/or public commenting.
• Experience in, or demonstrated interest in learning, effective public relations techniques, effective use of social media platforms constituent relationship management software, and earned/paid media and web analytics.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of planning, and understanding of MPO roles and processes.
• Knowledge of research methods and planning techniques, including background or training in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Ability to focus on details and possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to present effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to work with and facilitate dialogue among a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and the general public.

Minimum Experience & Training

THREE YEARS of professional experience in transportation planning, city/regional planning, public outreach, and/or public policy, and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college/university, with major course work in a planning-related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and professional experience in planning, engineering/design, social science research, journalism, public outreach, public administration, or public policy will be considered. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Assistant Planner - City of Michigan City, IN

Assistant Planner 

City of Michigan City

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Shelley Dunleavy

Phone: 

219-873-1427

Fax: 

219-873-1552

Email: 

shelleyd@emichigancity.com

Website: 

http://www.emichigancity.com

Location: 

Michigan City, IN

The City of Michigan City, Indiana, located on the edge of the Chicago metro area in Northwest Indiana, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Planner. The city is currently undergoing a substantial revitalization effort. Implementation projects to further position the city as a great community and waterfront tourist destination are underway.

The Assistant Planner reports to and works with the Planning Director and Executive Director of the Redevelopment Commission to carry out various planning, zoning, development, and redevelopment activities and initiatives. The position serves as zoning administrator for the city, including handling inquiries for and enforcement of zoning related matters for the city. The Assistant Planner serves as the primary staff to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and serves on the Historic Review Board, as necessary.

This full time position works regular office hours 8:00AM-4:30PM in addition to regularly scheduled evening board and commission meetings as well as other meetings as needed. Some of the duties of the position include, but are not limited to, administering the zoning ordinance, conducting site and plan review for all projects, issuance of zoning approval for all building, sign and improvement location permits, drafting and presentation of staff reports for the Board of Zoning Appeals, grant writing and administration, special project development and management, and grant writing and administration as assigned by the Director.

Qualified applicants shall possess a Bachelor's Degree in Planning or a closely related field as well as have a minimum of two years experience in planning, preferably in a municipal setting. Experience with reading and interpreting municipal and zoning codes and ordinances is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Proficiency with all common Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet use and research and computer skills is essential.Experience using GIS is preferred.

Interested persons shall submit an application, cover letter, and resume both electronically and in original form no later than 4:00PM on Friday, August 14, 2015 to the City of Michigan City Personnel Department, Att: Shelley Dunleavy, Director, 100 E Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN 46360. 
email shelleyd@emichigancity.com