Technical Specialist I at Michael Baker International in Alexandria, Virginia

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .

PLANNING PRACTICE

We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.
Michael Baker International is seeking a Technical Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator who can work across multiple projects and multi-disciplinary teams within the Emergency Management and Response Office (EMR) in Alexandria, Virginia, as well as dispersedly located. As part of the EMR office, the Technical Specialist will support several ongoing FEMA contracts in support of Hazard Mitigation Assistance, the National Flood Insurance Program and may also be asked to support other contracts as needs arise. This position will join a collaboration of experienced planners, floodplain engineers, geospatial professionals, and project managers dedicated to serving our clients.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Technical Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator who can work across multiple projects and multi-disciplinary teams within the Emergency Management and Response Office (EMR) in Alexandria, Virginia, as well as dispersedly located. As part of the EMR office, the Technical Specialist will support several ongoing FEMA contracts in support of Hazard Mitigation Assistance, the National Flood Insurance Program and may also be asked to support other contracts as needs arise. This position will join a collaboration of experienced planners, floodplain engineers, geospatial professionals, and project managers dedicated to serving our clients.

• Review project requirements and confer with managers and technical staff to determine assistance required in project execution.
• Coordinate or perform work to gather data and materials.
• Perform research to support project task.
• Provide technical guidance to client or other project personnel.
• Interact with client to ensure satisfactory customer service.
• Collaborating with other technical staff, develop novel approaches to solve problems identified during project/production activities.
• Perform quality control procedures.
• Create client communications.
• Occasional to moderate travel may be required. Potential for deployment to provide post-disaster assistance and assessment.
• Prepare and may present technical and program information to team members, management, and clients.
• Work with other technical and administrative workers engaged in project activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry codes and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience.
• Four-year bachelor's degree in engineering, Geography, Planning, Emergency Management, Public Administration or related discipline.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident and obtain a Public Trust suitability prior to entry on duty (EOD).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, initiative-taking communicator and analytical person.
• Strong mindfulness and demonstrated ownership and accountability for work.
• Capability to work in a dynamic environment, including a demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals from various backgrounds, including engineers; planners; GIS professionals; federal, tribal, and state government officials; and the public.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• PREFERRED
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
• Ability to travel periodically, as needed (less than 20% and once travel restrictions are lifted).
• Knowledge of HMA and NFIP programming.

The approximate compensation range for this position $57,574.40 - $90,667.20 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified, and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.Michael Baker International is seeking a Technical Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator who can work across multiple projects and multi-disciplinary teams within the Emergency Management and Response Office (EMR) in Alexandria, Virginia, as well as dispersedly located. As part of the EMR office, the Technical Specialist will support several ongoing FEMA contracts in support of Hazard Mitigation Assistance, the National Flood Insurance Program and may also be asked to support other contracts as needs arise. This position will join a collaboration of experienced planners, floodplain engineers, geospatial professionals, and project managers dedicated to serving our clients.