Company Profile:
Vision Planning and Consulting, LLC (VPC) is a small business specializing in emergency management, disaster response and recovery, hazard mitigation, grants management, strategic planning, and public outreach. VPC supports federal, state, and local government agencies nationwide by providing scalable emergency management and disaster recovery support before, during, and after disasters.
Our team members support field operations, debris management programs, and incident management operations across the nation through the deployment of experienced personnel, technical expertise, and rapid deployment capabilities.
Position Summary:
VPC is seeking Environmental and Historic Preservation professionals with experience supporting FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs to join our on-call disaster response cadre. Qualified candidates will have working knowledge of federal environmental and historic preservation laws and regulations as they apply to disaster recovery operations, project scoping, and FEMA grant compliance.
This is an on-call, deployment-based position. Selected candidates must be able to deploy anywhere within the United States with short notice.
Individuals without direct experience in EHP compliance within a FEMA PA or hazard mitigation context need not apply.
Roles & Functional Areas:
Qualified candidates may support one or more of the following functions:
EHP Compliance & Documentation:
- Environmental and historic preservation compliance coordination for FEMA PA and HMGP projects
- EHP documentation development and review
- FEMA Region EHP review process support
- Section 106 (NHPA) consultation and documentation
- NEPA review and documentation support
- Scope of Work review for EHP compliance
Environmental Compliance:
- Regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Coastal Barrier Resources Act, and Clean Air Act
- Executive Order 11988 and 11990 floodplain and wetlands management compliance
- Debris operations environmental compliance and oversight
- Demolition oversight including ACM and HHW management
Mitigation & Grants:
- 404 and 406 mitigation integration and documentation
- Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) development and review
- HMGP portfolio management and compliance support
- CDBG-MIT program administration and compliance
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide EHP compliance review and documentation support for FEMA PA and hazard mitigation projects
- Coordinate with FEMA, state agencies, and subrecipients on environmental and historic preservation requirements
- Review project scopes of work for EHP compliance issues and document findings
- Support field operations involving demolition, debris, or construction activities where environmental oversight is required
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, historic preservation, archaeology, planning, or a related field preferred
- Direct experience supporting EHP compliance in a FEMA PA or hazard mitigation program is required
- Familiarity with FEMA's EHP review process and applicable federal statutes is required
Preferred Experience Areas:
- FEMA PA site inspection or Project Delivery Group experience with EHP responsibilities
- HMGP or BRIC program experience with environmental compliance components
- Multi-project or portfolio-scale EHP documentation and coordination
- Experience with FEMA Region-specific EHP processes and review timelines
- BCA development and review for hazard mitigation projects
Required Skills:
- Strong written communication skills, including technical documentation and report writing
- Working knowledge of applicable federal environmental and historic preservation statutes
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent project reviews
- Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
Deployment Requirements:
- Must be able to deploy anywhere within the United States with short notice
- Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays during activations
- Must be able to travel for weeks at a time
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Location: Nationwide deployment opportunities. Candidates may reside anywhere within the United States.
To Apply:
Please submit:
- Resume clearly describing your EHP experience, including specific regulatory frameworks, FEMA programs supported, and the scope of projects or portfolios you have worked on
- Relevant FEMA training and certifications (if applicable)
- Availability for deployment and geographic preferences (optional)
Application Question(s):
- Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident?
- Are you willing and able to deploy anywhere in the United States on short notice?
Work Location: On the road
