Disaster Recovery Coordinator
- Firm Name
- Piedmont Triad Regional Council
- Firm Location
- Kernersville, NC
- Firm Website
- https://www.ptrc.org/about/job-openings-careers
Description
The Piedmont Triad Regional Council seeks a talented, dynamic, and self-motivated Disaster Recovery Coordinator to foster collaboration among regional stakeholders, and to direct activities promoting a sustainable, responsive, and resilient region. The Coordinator will be a part of an innovative team of staff and partner organizations working to plan recovery, mitigation, and emergency action efforts throughout the NC Triad Region. This position will be housed in the Regional Planning Department.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to work independently; conceive and develop creative approaches to gathering and presenting information; facilitate dialogue to encourage diverse perspectives and participatory decision making; review information for accuracy and consistency; write compelling grant proposals and possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Position requires superb verbal and written communication skills to interact with a variety of individuals including co-workers, local government staff, funders, the general public, and elected officials. The job posting will close at 11:59 pm on April 24, 2020.
Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field with considerable experience in planning or related field. Candidates can distinguish themselves with a Master’s degree and/or AICP certification. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Individual must have a general knowledge of local and regional planning principles and practices with experience in grant writing, along with intermediate knowledge of ArcGIS systems and software including basic data processing using Microsoft programs. Experience in hazard mitigation planning is desirable. Successful candidate will possess the ability to work independently; review information for accuracy and consistency; interpret regulations; determine when to seek guidance from superiors; and possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Position requires superb verbal and written communication skills to interact with a variety of individuals including co-workers, local government staff, general public, and elected officials. Successful candidate must pass organization’s pre-employment drug screen and organization’s background screening process Valid NC driver’s license required. Travel throughout 12-county region is required. Other travel may be required on occasion. Standard hours are 8:30 am-5pm, but the employee is expected to work some evenings and Saturdays occasionally.
Job Details
- Job Type
- Paid Y/N
- Paid
- Application Due
- 04/24/2020
Contact Information
- Contact Name
- Kelly Larkins
- Contact Email
- kLarkins@ptrc.org
- Contact Phone
- (336) 904-0300
- Job Category:
- Community Development, Environmental Planning
- Job Sector: