Resilience Planner

Job ID 12657

of Openings

3

Job Location US-CO-Denver

Category Environmental

Relocation Assistance No

Service Line MCS Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Resilience Planner to join our multi-disciplinary and action-oriented team (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 US F&WS), state agencies, and local communities. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry's premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insuran Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children. Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance. In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees. Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

Responsibilities

Support the exploration and execution of programmatic improvements to increase climate resilience and hazard mitigation within federal, state, and local government agencies. Lead or support the facilitation of collaborative meetings as well as one-on-one discussions with partners, clients, and external stakeholders. Develop and conducts 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. 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. Conceptualize and supports the development of digital communication and decision-making tools, including data analytics dashbo rds, map viewers, StoryMaps, and custom web applications. Apply principles of social equity and environmental justice to technical and strategic work. Represent Dewberry in meetings with clients to resolve complex issues and to plan and coordinate work. Assist Project Managers with developing technical and business proposals for new projects. Work on a diverse array of related projects within the Resilience Solutions Group to acquire supplementary technical and programmatic knowledge/skills.

Required Skills & Required Experience

Skills & Required Experience 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 community outreach and engagement meetings with diverse stakeholders.