Application Development Supervisor

Introduction:

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Application Development Supervisor
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
• Compensation: $42-$47/hour
• Travel/Location: On-site Tallahassee, FL with possible remote work. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of Tallahassee, FL.

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Application Development Supervisor to support Hazard Mitigation Assistance application development oversight. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in emergency management with strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills to ensure successful program funding and compliance. The Development Supervisor will ensure smooth and efficient development for Elevate Florida program with FEMA Mitigation funding (Swiftwater and HMGP).

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Supervise the development of FEMA Swiftwater and HMGP housing applications for the Elevate Florida program.
• Supervise a team of application development specialist.
• Provide feedback and guidance and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Provide QA/QC of applications to reduce or eliminate RFI from FDEM and FEMA.
• Provide program guidance and interpretation of policy and procedures around FEMA HMA housing programs
• Analyze program requirements and guidelines to ensure applications meet eligibility and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to collect and validate data required for funding applications, including damage assessments, cost estimates, and project scopes.
• Ensure all submissions align with federal and state regulations, funding guidelines, and deadlines.
• Work closely with internal teams, clients, and external agencies to gather necessary information and refine application strategies.
• Act as a liaison between clients and funding agencies during the application process.
• Monitor funding program updates and maintain knowledge of best practices in emergency management funding.
• Identify opportunities to streamline application processes and improve success rates.
• Provide oversigt of QA/QC of applications to reduce or eliminate RFI from FDEM and FEMA.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% travel is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 30bs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management personnel may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
• If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Requirements

Experience/Education Required:

• A bachelor's degree in emergency management or a related field is required. Years of experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis, in addition to the minimum requirements.
• At least 3 years of HMGP or Swift Current application development experience
• At least one year of experience with application development oversight and supervision.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• 3+ or more year's experience with application development supervisory experience with similar housing programs
• 5+ years of relevant experience with HMGP housing programs
• Certification in emergency management (e.g., FEMA IS certifications, CEM) or grant writing.
• Experience with data visualization tools to support funding applications.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery and mitigation planning processes.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Benefits

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law. Regular status positions will receive these benefits:

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