Public Information Specialist/Grants Manager
- Cities & development
- Raleigh
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Why join us? It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! We are seeking a Public Information Specialist/Grants Manager to join our Planning/Engineering Team. This position is based out of anywhere in the US, primarily working remotely. The ideal candidate will be able to showcase their project/program delivery skills across multiple Federal Grant Programs to include FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation across all HMA programs (FMA, HMGP, BRIC) and CDBG. The position also includes managing public outreach teams on conventional and unconventional projects. Coordinates, plans, organizes, and directs public outreach efforts and programs for a client and may supervise, and function as a mentor to, less experienced professionals to assist in their professional training and development and performs quality assurance of their work deliverables. The position may oversee the development of public assistance and hazard mitigation proposals to maximize mitigation participation and funding. About Us AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis 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. AtkinsRéalis has 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.
How will you contribute to the team?
Assist with project management activities, including but not limited to, project and personnel oversight.
Must be able to assist the client with developing and/or managing grant programs for plans and non-construction activities, construction activities, identify hazards and impacts, facilitate local plan development and process when necessary, facilitate meetings and briefings, identify public, private and non-profit partnerships.
Develop, review, evaluate and comment on mitigation plans for compliance with FEMA requirements and assist communities with getting plans adopted. Assist the communities with post disaster planning.
Conduct briefings and support the client’s Mitigation/Recovery Team through activities as assigned.
Provide guidance on the FEMA Sections 404 and 406 Hazard Mitigation Programs.
What will you contribute?
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Finance, Disaster Management, Economics or related field. This level may be achieved by Planners with five years experience since Bachelor's or four years since Master's. Typical incumbent has 7-10 years experience.
Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.
Significant experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a changing work environment.
Ability to work independently and/or on a team.
Strong organizational skills.
Exceptional research skills.
Comfortable interacting with Clients and Client Stakeholders.
Proficient computer skills: (including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat Professional)
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred.
AICP preferred.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.
We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group Insurance
Two Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.
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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
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