The Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) cadre at FEMA plays a crucial role in ensuring that disaster response and recovery projects comply with federal environmental and historic preservation laws. EHP assesses the potential impacts of FEMA-funded activities on natural and cultural resources, facilitating the integration of environmental and historic preservation considerations into emergency management and recovery efforts. EHP’s work includes coordinating with local, state, tribal, and federal partners to protect sensitive environments and historic sites during disaster relief and recovery operations, helping to balance the need for swift response with the preservation of important environmental and historical assets.
Qualifications
- Written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Public speaking
- Working knowledge of computer applications (databases, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) applications, shape files, and mapping programs
- Experience using Microsoft office products, such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience completing environmental compliance reviews for state or federal agencies
- Specialized experience or education in Environmental, Historic Preservation, Archeology, Architecture, History, and Science is a plus