Federal Highway Administration/FEMA Recovery Consultants
Download Job Announcement Posted May 30, 2013

Hagerty Consulting is looking for exceptional people to join its New York City Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. Ideal candidates will have experience working within both the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief (ER) Program and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program, have a background in civil engineering 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. Expand details

Job Description

The multi-billion dollar New York Sandy recovery effort will require consultants to:
o Provide programmatic and technical support to Client on FEMA and FHWA programs
o Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize data required to support FHWA ER and FEMA PA claims
o Conduct site visits and prepare detailed damage descriptions and scopes of repair / replacement for infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy (Roadways, Bridges, Mechanical Systems, etc.)
o Assist in the preparation of FHWA Detailed Damage Inspection Reports (DDIR)
o Assist in the preparation of FEMA Project Worksheets (PWs)
o Propose hazard mitigation measures to prevent future damages
o Provide management and analytical support to recovery efforts
o Develop methodologies to accurately account for eligible disaster-related costs and streamline delivery of disaster funds and services
o Prepare federal grants, cost estimates, audits and other products that support disaster response and recovery efforts
o Ensure compliance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations associated with FHWA & FEMA programs, including OMB circulars, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), as well as state and local codes, standards, etc.
o Supervise work of staff
o Perform other work as required

The consultant must be comfortable interacting directly with clients, including senior managers and executives.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree, preferably in civil engineering, and 10 - 20+ years’ experience in consulting or public sector
• Comprehensive knowledge of the full cycle of FHWA’s ER Program: Prevention, Preparedness and Betterments (Mitigation)
• Experience compiling FHWA DDIRs
• Proven ability and experience assessing FHWA eligible infrastructure
• 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 PA Program
• 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 New York City or willing to relocate to NYC

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:
o Flexibility, integrity, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in all endeavors
o Interest in helping public sector agencies succeed
o Ability to stay calm and poised under pressure and remain focused when working under tight deadlines

Compensation

Competitive hourly salary commensurate with experience

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to http://hagertyconsulting.com/join-us/. Information about Hagerty Consulting can be found at www.hagertyconsulting.com. No phone calls please. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

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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UX Front-End Engineer
Download Job Announcement Posted May 08, 2013

Hagerty Consulting, a small, privately funded start-up firm in downtown Evanston, Illinois, is looking for an exceptional software engineer to help build, launch and grow a cutting edge professional services software solution. The selected candidate will work directly with the Founder and Vice President of Engineering, a graduate of the engineering and computer science programs at the University of Illinois and UPENN. Expand details

Education and Experience

• Minimum, Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a top engineering/computer science program and you excelled in that program
• Proven experience working with challenging user interfaces
• Solid experience with Javascript, JQuery, HTML, CSS
• Familiarity with client-side templating, HTML5 web storage, and python

Other Desired Skills

• Experience with Django, Linux, web security, and mobile app design
• The aspiration to build something new
• The ability to work hard in a start-up environment
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Health and Medical Emergency Management Consultants
Download Job Announcement Posted May 20, 2013

Hagerty is building its healthcare and public health emergency management cadre and is looking for highly qualified professionals with expertise in:Expand details

• ESF-6 and ESF-8
• Business continuity planning and/or continuity of operations planning
• Hazard vulnerability assessments and mitigation strategies
• Hospital Incident Command System, Public Health Incident Command System, and Incident Command System
• Healthcare and public health emergency management standards and regulations, including the Joint Commission Standards, NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready, ASPR’s Healthcare Preparedness Capabilities, CDC’s Public Health Preparedness Capabilities and Healthcare Coalitions
• Consult with Federal, State, and local governments in the private sector on Medical/Public Health Emergency Operations Planning
• Develop and revise comprehensive emergency management plans, annexes, and operating procedures
• Teach health and medical courses with special emphasis on healthcare and public health emergency management
• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate HSEEP compliant exercises for health and medical scenarios

Qualifications

Masters or Bachelors Degree in public health is preferred.

Valued Experience Includes:

• 5+ years of professional experience (healthcare facility, public health institution, healthcare coalition)
• Medical Doctor (M.D.), Registered Nurse (R.N), National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P), Physician Assistant (P.A.)
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP)
• Experience with ASPR HPP and CDC PHEP
• Expertise in ESF-6 and/or ESF-8
• Knowledge of ICS/HICS, NIMS, and NRF
• Prior HSEEP training and experience
• Knowledge of SNS and POD activities
• Experience writing comprehensive emergency plans
• Flexibility and availability to travel for extended periods of time
• Prior consulting experience, including building and managing client relationships
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Experience working in multi-functional team environment Hide details