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Current Opportunities
Salary
$50 – $70 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Qualifications
- English (Required)
- Work authorization (Required)
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Full Job Description
DATA ANALYST
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency.
We are looking for a data analyst that is detailed oriented and familiar with Excel spreadsheets, to perform data compilation and consolidation on projects. This project is time sensitive so the person would need to be able to start immediately. This individual will have access to confidential information so a background check and drug check will be performed.
This candidate will need to be located in Houston.
Description:
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Create simulated test data manually and thru automated tools.
- Analyze data formats and data models to create targeted data sets for testing.
- Write and execute test plans/scenarios/scripts.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL scripting.
- Knowledge of some scripting language such as Python is preferred
- General proficiency working with complex data.
- Can follow instructions and is detailed oriented.
- Performs and completes activities with the highest quality and error-free.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Responsible and professional with strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Capable in use of computer software to include Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 – $70.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: One location
Job Description – Senior Accountant/Controller (Full-Time)
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency. Our team has also led and participated in disaster recovery implementation and activities for resiliency, grant administration, communication & outreach, case management, training and compliance & monitoring services. MPACT is also a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and federal small business 8(a) certified firm.
Our team is looking for a success driven, detailed oriented, high-energy and talented Senior Accountant/Controller to add to our growing team. We look for talent and those that fit our driven culture of impeccable client service and high-quality performance, with compassion for others. We live for results but enjoy the wholeness of life and treat our team members and consultants the same. We are looking for a dynamic individual and we hope that is you.
This professional will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.
Main duties include:
- Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
- Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.
- Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
- Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, cash flow statement, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
- Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
- Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
- Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, invoices, and reports.
- Collects, review, and pay contractor invoices per agreements.
- Prepares and submits accurate and timely invoices to clients on a monthly or as defined basis.
Qualifications and experience at this Level
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field of study (required)
- A minimum of seven years of experience
- Expert knowledge of QuickBooks desktop and QuickBooks online (required)
- Can work in a fast-paced environment, organized, exceptional communication skills, and detailed oriented
- High proficiency with MS Office, Email, and Accounting Software
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary:
- $70-$80K yearly plus benefits
JOB description
Job Title: | Office Manager |
Department: | Administration |
Reports To: | Chief Executive Officer |
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FLSA Status: | Salary Exempt |
Position Summary: The Office Manager will oversee the general administrative function and activities of the office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Oversees the day-to-day work activities of the office
- Support the CEO including but not limited to special projects, calendar management, meeting attendance notes, and travel management
- Planning and execution of company meetings, conferences, and exhibits
- Negotiates contract terms with outside agencies and suppliers.
- Facilitates maintenance and repairs of office equipment
- Provides clerical support such as answering phones, sorting and distributing mail
- Select and order office/breakroom supplies
- Maintains office files; implements an efficient system for other staff to access files and records when needed
- Building Management Coordination (office access, facilities requests, etc.)
- Company point of contact for Information Technology vendor
- Operate contract document control and archival system
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data
Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
Team Leadership – Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.
Performance Coaching – Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets goals and objectives; gives performance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions.
Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
Impact & Influence – Pursues and wins support for ideas; displays ability to influence key decision-makers; achieves win-win outcomes; uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals; addresses divergent opinions.
Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.
Mathematical Ability:
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) Our team is looking for a success driven, detailed oriented, high-energy, and talented Davis-Bacon and Prevailing Wage Payroll Specialist to add to our growing team. We look for talent and those that fit our driven culture of impeccable client service and high-quality performance, with compassion for others. We live for results but enjoy the wholeness of life and treat our team members and consultants the same. We are looking for someone with a great attitude and an excellent track record of performance!
We are looking for a dynamic individual and we hope that is you.
Primary Role: Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Related Act (DBRA) and local Prevailing Wage Labor Laws. Responsible for the timely review and verification of payment of prevailing wages and certified payroll reporting for contractors.
Responsibilities:
- Review certified payrolls submitted by contractors on all Davis-Bacon and local (as applicable) Prevailing Wage projects.
- Perform certified payroll reviews in LCPTracker, Elation Systems and/or other online reporting systems in an effort to ensure contractors are compliant with Prevailing Wage and DBRA clauses.
- Lead and assist in efforts to identify back payments due to workers are effectively identified, received, and documented as per HUD, State and USDOL regulations.
- Assist contractors who require corrective action for DBRA non-compliance issues.
- Perform desk reviews and on-site interviews as required per HUD and USDOL regulations.
- Perform Certified payroll processing; manage, oversee, and ensure completion of weekly certified payroll via mail, e-mail and/or online programs.
- Input Certified payroll records to awarding bodies (clients) labor compliance tracking software (Elations and/or LCPTracker) for public works projects that require it.
- Input new prevailing wage projects and recently hired prevailing employees in Elations and/or LCPTracker.
- Prepare and submit WH347 forms monthly.
- Maintain (create, update, etc.) project files both electronically and hard copy.
- Prepare compliance documents for submission to various agencies (federal and/or state)
- Research and determine correct rates applicable to projects.
- Carries out special projects and assignments as requested by Manager/Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications/Experience Desired
- A two-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Payroll, or four-year degree in any related major preferred.
- Three or more years of experience with certified payrolls using Elation and/or LCPTracker system highly desired.
- Five+ years’ experience with prevailing wage compliance, a plus.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of payroll related information.
- Strong Excel skills; Experience with Office 365 including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to receive and react to changes in priorities and implement these changes into the daily schedule to meet deadlines.
- Organizational skills necessary to prioritize work responsibilities and work with minimal supervision.
- Possess a valid driver s license and an acceptable driving record.
- A high level of professionalism.
- Working and functional knowledge of SharePoint a plus.
- Some weekend work may be required.
- Bi-lingual in either Spanish or another primary language a plus but not required.
Travel Requirement, Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Travel requirement, such as:
- Ability to travel locally and domestically for activities such as meetings, classes, conferences, and workshops.
- Occasional overnight travel required.
- All applicants must be U.S. persons (e.g., U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual).
- MPACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.
- MPACT is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) seeks a highly experienced, detail-oriented Capture and Business Development Manager to identify and expand business opportunities. The Capture and Business Development Manager will plan, organize, and manage business development and captures within the state and local markets to include state agencies and other local/regional municipalities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Research leads to pursue timely response to opportunities for Business Development
- Proven track record of successful capture management across multiple organizations
- Manage CRM tools and capture management metrics for proposals
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, provide briefings and summary to BD team
- Maintain client relationships for follow up to submissions
- Researches and learns new emerging technologies and industry trends
- Experience in pricing strategies across multiple contracts
- Manage captures and establish strong client relationships within the state of Texas
- Manage captures and establish strong client relationships within the local/regional markets
- Lead major capture efforts and proposal development from implementation to completion
- Develop and manage the capture strategy
- Develop and manage internal and external partnerships
- Develop and manage business and marketing plans
- Develop and manage customer profiles and customer needs
- Develop and manage budgets
- Execute customer plans to shape acquisitions
- Coordinate competitive assessments and identify competitors
Qualifications and experience at this level:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
- Five to 10 plus years of Capture experience.
- Experience in managing strategic capture awards.
- Experience bidding and winning contracts.
- Extensive and diversified background with at least ten years of related experience.
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Outstanding verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent managerial and diplomacy skills.
- Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other related software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated competency in strategic planning and business development
- Demonstrated competency and working knowledge of data analysis and performance and operations metrics
Other items:
- Full Time
- 1 Hire
- This candidate should reside in the Austin metro or Houston metro area.
- Pay based on skill & experience.
Emergency Planner
New York/ New Jersey
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) seeks a highly experienced, detail-oriented, on-site Emergency Planner to support the development and implementation of all-hazards preparedness, response and recovery planning efforts specifically related to the current best practices and standards identify and expand business opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Knowledge and experience implementing current EMAP standards
- Collecting and organizing applicable plans that will be reviewed as part of an EMAP accreditation process
- Reviewing plans based on EMAP requirements to identify gaps in planning areas
- Tabulating EMAP requirements and preparing State departmental plans for EMAP review
- Drafting, developing, and editing planning documents based on planning gaps
- Supporting stakeholder engagement activities and applying technical knowledge and expertise to analyze and develop procedures as identified.
- Leading planning projects related to EMAP standards including
- Program Management, Administration and Finance, and Laws and Authorities
- Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Consequence Analysis
- Hazard Mitigation
- Prevention
- Operational Planning and Procedures
- Incident Management
- Resource Management, Mutual Aid and Logistics
- Communications and Warning
- Facilities
- Training
- Exercises, Evaluations and Corrective Action
- Emergency Public Education and Information
- Researching and assessing changes to standards as they are updated.
- Completing required paperwork and communicating with EMAP team to ensure the State is on track for EMAP assessment
- Supporting the State throughout the accreditation process and serving as their plan repository and a key knowledge base during the EMAP assessment.
- Supporting any follow up and collecting additional documentation requested by EMAP post onsite review.
Knowledge and Skills
- Past experience leading or supporting a jurisdiction to complete or maintain EMAP accreditation
- Strong knowledge and direct past experience in leading planning projects
- Strong understanding of fundamental Project Management principles
- Experience and comfort with Microsoft Office software suite, project planning tools (e.g., MS Project), as well as business and financial processes
- Strong written and oral communications skills including plan writing
- Self-motivation, with ability to work as part of a team and build strong customer relationships
Qualifications and experience at this level:
- 5 years of emergency planning experience
- EMAP knowledge and experience implementing for a State or local jurisdiction
- Experience in writing planning documents for clients and must have a firm understanding of current national preparedness policy, guidance, and plans.
- Demonstrated project management experience.
Other items:
- 10 paid holidays
- Vacation pay
- Sick pay
- 401 (K) plan with matching
- Company paid STD and LTD
Proposal Writer – Houston TX Metro Area
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) seeks a Proposal Writer/Specialist. The ideal applicant will be an experienced in proposal writing, document production, layout and graphics. They will be responsible for resume writing, pre-qualifications, letter proposals and managing compliant proposals to specific clients.
Main skills include:
- Writing client focused proposals for local governments and federal pursuits.
- RFP analysis and compliance.
- Integrating baseline content and tailoring responses for the solution.
- Knowledge of federal contracting vehicles.
- Interviewing and articulating technical concepts from Subject Matter Experts.
- Quality control, review and editing process.
- Incorporating win themes, discriminators and graphics to support the sales message.
- Experience in disaster recovery and emergency management.
Qualifications and experience at this level:
- One to three years of writing compliant and compelling proposals.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, or Communication (preferred, not required)
- APMP Certification a significant plus.
- Advanced writing, editing, formatting skills.
- Detail oriented and organized with ability to keep others on schedule.
- Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and ability to work in a team.
- High proficiency with MS Office, to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word, as well as with graphic programs.
- A team player with willingness and ability to deliver high quality work under aggressive deadlines.
- Ability to be flexible regarding work hours to meet deadlines.
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Proposal Coordinator/Specialist – Houston TX Metro Area
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) seeks a Proposal Coordinator/Specialist. The ideal applicant will be an expert in document production, layout and graphics and have experience in proposal writing. They will be responsible for resume writing, pre-qualifications, letter proposals and managing small proposals to specific clients. This is growth position for government and federal proposal writing, coordination and management.
Main skills include:
- Responsible for all production support (electronic and hardcopy) including: creating templates, formatting the proposal, excel sheets and graphics. Formats, proofs, and edits the document throughout the response cycle.
- Designing graphics for all proposals covers, tabs, graphs, and charts; text layout.
- Maintains proposal material and templates via SharePoint.
- Maintaining databases for experience, resumes, knowledge management and boiler plate.
- Technical writing and editing of Qualifications and resumes.
Qualifications and experience at this level:
- A minimum of three years supporting proposal efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, or Communication (preferred, not required)
- APMP Certification a significant plus.
- Experience in disaster recovery and emergency management a plus.
- Writing, editing, formatting skills.
- Detail oriented and organized with ability to keep others on schedule.
- Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and ability to work in a team.
- High proficiency with MS Office, to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word, as well as with graphic programs. Must have advanced MS Word formatting skills.
- A team player with willingness and ability to deliver high quality work under aggressive deadlines.
- Ability to be flexible regarding work hours to meet deadlines.
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency. Our team has also led and participated in disaster recovery implementation and activities for resiliency, grant administration, communication & outreach, case management, training and compliance & monitoring services. MPACT is also a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and federal small business 8(a) certified firm.
Summary: Assists in procedures and programs to assess and minimize environmental risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by performing the following duties.
Primary responsibilities and duties:
- Performs NEPA reviews and environmental testing and sampling.
- Conduct HUD Part 58 Environmental compliance requirements.
- Assists environmental project activities including scheduling, tracking, and planning for environmental assessments, site investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans.
- Assists in the development of a compliance strategy(s) to meet regulatory requirements.
- Resolves environmental issues, provides technical assistance and identifies training needs for both internal staff and external customers.
- Analyzes, develops, and implements activities to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all remediation efforts.
- Assesses the environmental risk of activities and assists team members of environmental impact.
- Interprets data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines and advises management accordingly.
- Evaluates current and proposed codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines to determine the impact on current and future programs and activities.
- Prepares technical documentation for management’s use when dealing with regulatory agencies and other internal/external needs.
- Maintains working knowledge of new technologies developed by the industry and government regulators.
Qualifications and experience at this level:
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or three or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three (3+) or more years of direct experience in environmental scopes of work.
- Familiar with some or most of the following: Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Coastal Barrier Resources Act, Solid Waste Disposal Act, and Executive Orders 11988 (Floodplains), 11990 (Wetlands) and 12898 (Environmental Justice).
- Certified Floodplain Manager Certification a plus
- Experience in all phases of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model
- Demonstrated success working within a multi-disciplinary development team under tight deadlines with demanding clients
Job Description – Project Manager/ Grant Manager for Disaster Recovery (Full-Time)
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency. Our team has also led and participated in disaster recovery implementation and activities for resiliency, grant administration, communication & outreach, case management, training and compliance & monitoring services. MPACT is also a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and federal small business 8(a) certified firm.
Our team is looking for a success driven, detailed oriented, high-energy and talented Disaster Recovery Project Manager and/or Grant Manager to add to our growing team. We look for talent and those that fit our driven culture of impeccable client service and high-quality performance, with compassion for others. We live for results but enjoy the wholeness of life and treat our team members and consultants the same. We are looking for a dynamic individual and we hope that is you.
This professional will lead and support the Disaster Recovery team to implement key storm and natural disaster related recovery projects and programs.
Main duties include:
- Manage dynamic teams to design and implement disaster recovery projects.
- Must be able to complete assigned projects from beginning to end, and monitor that other’s projects are completed from beginning to end.
- Provide detailed analysis and project management support to client engagements and project assignments.
- Manage grant programs efficiently and effectively to meet all regulatory requirements.
- Support program requirements through execution of project tasks and achievement of metrics.
- Establish critical paths, project controls, risk-mitigation strategies and workflow activities to achieve milestones and project success.
- Define, create and publish project-related communications.
- Maintain accurate and well-organized project documents.
- Develop, track, and manage project budgets and estimates.
- Set up, facilitate, and document project meetings with cross-functional team members.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all key business partners.
- Use multiple technologies and tools to report information and synthesize data.
- Perform miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and experience at this Level
- Demonstrated Project Management experience (3+ years in a similar role)
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus.
- Knowledge of methods and procedures used in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data.
- Proficient and Excellent knowledge and use of office productivity tools, specifically Microsoft Office (i.e. at a minimum Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software).
- Detailed Oriented, Detail Oriented, Detail Oriented.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and multi-task without compromising quality.
- Ability to manage multiple and cross-functional teams with success.
- Ability to analyze and appraise facts and precedents in making business and management decisions.
- Ability to interpret laws, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations uniformly.
- Must be able to complete assigned projects from beginning to end, and monitor that other’s projects are completed from beginning to end.
- Self-motivated and a self-starter.
- Operates with great integrity and ethics.
- Excellent communication skill, both written and verbal.
- Bi-lingual both verbal and written, a plus but not required.
- Driver’s license and ability to have reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel and flexible with long-term assignments.
Job Description – Community Development Block Grant Program – Mitigation Manager (Full-Time)
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency. Our team has also led and participated in disaster recovery implementation and activities for resiliency, grant administration, communication & outreach, case management, training and compliance & monitoring services. MPACT is also a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and federal small business 8(a) certified firm.
Our team is looking for a success driven leader with expertise in Federal regulations (CDBG-MIT), to add to our growing team. We look for those with experience in planning and implementation of programming who align with our culture of impeccable client service and high-quality performance.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead grant management and administration of CDBG-MIT Programs.
- Assist the CDBG-DR designee in the overall management of the CDBG-Mitigation Program
- Manage the CDBG-Mitigation staff and subject matter experts to develop and implement policies and procedures to support housing, infrastructure, construction management and economic development
- Assist in the supervision of training and technical assistance to program staff, grantees/sub- recipients to ensure timely execution of program activities and timely expenditure of CDBG- Mitigation program funds.
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures to improve the efficiency of program administration.
- Assign and direct the preparation of grant award letters, and other correspondence to grantees, partner agencies, etc., and review thereof prior to presentation for signature by the company designee.
- Assist and provide recommendation on the selection process for CDBG-DR grant applications.
- Assist with compilation of information and development of reports required for HUD reporting and other required reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s Degree plus commensurate experience.
- 5 years of experience working with CDBG/CDBG-DR or related federal disaster recovery programs/grant administration in the field of affordable housing, economic development and/or community development.
- Experience with implementation of infrastructure and housing programs at the federal and local levels. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- Professional licenses and/or certificates a plus (Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Certified Planner, etc.)
- Ability to travel and/or relocate to a project site.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Desired location:
Houston Tx or Austin TX
Inactive Positions
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency. Our team has also led and participated in disaster recovery implementation and activities for resiliency, grant administration, communication & outreach, case management, training and compliance & monitoring services. MPACT is also a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and federal small business 8(a) certified firm.
Description:
The ideal applicant possesses a progressive career history of responsibility for technical writing, and for execution of the proposal process- both pre and post RFP. The person in the position will be responsible for management of the proposal process from bid to submission. Responsibility includes contributing to, absorbing, and integrating the win strategy; RFP requirements, input from partners, and input from MPACT Executives throughout the proposal process, and is comfortable writing non-technical sections of proposals with little guidance, ultimately producing a polished and finalized product.
Main duties include:
- Responsible for all production support (electronic and hardcopy) including: creating templates, formatting the proposal, excel sheets and graphics. Formats, proofs, and edits the document throughout the response cycle.
- Manage graphic design for covers, tabs, graphs, and charts; text layout.
- Manage proposals, (document integrity and version control), through a SharePoint-based collaboration environment
- Maintains proposal material and templates via SharePoint.
- Composes key sections of proposals such as executive summaries
- Leads kickoff, color team review, and status meetings for price and non-price volumes. In general, has the ability to manage conversation towards useful outcomes during meetings.
- Analyzes proposals to make sure that they comply with solicitation requirements identified.
- Makes sure that the proposal not only meets basic requirements, but is also compelling.
- Drives the process – Coordinates proposal team, to include staff and consultants; creates proposal development schedule, response outlines and deadlines, and compliance matrices to monitor progress and ensure that deadlines are met.
- Leads lessons learned meetings to identify ways of improving the proposal process.
- Responsibility includes technical writing and editing on non-proposal work.
Qualifications and experience at this Level
- A minimum of four years supporting proposal efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, or Communication (preferred, not required)
- APMP Certification a significant plus, but not required
- Highly developed writing, editing, formatting skills
- Able to use highly developed interpersonal and diplomacy skills, while being detail orientated and organized when working with the team.
- Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and ability to work in a team.
- High proficiency with MS Office, to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word, as well as with graphic programs. Must have very good MS Word formatting skills.
- Willingness and ability to deliver high quality work under aggressive deadlines.
- Ability to be flexible regarding work hours to include weekends and holidays to meet deadlines
Summary: Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
- Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.
- Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
- Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, cash flow statement, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
- Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
- Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
- Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, invoices, and reports.
- Collects, review, and pay contractor invoices per agreements.
- Prepares and submits accurate and timely invoices to clients on a monthly or as defined basis.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field of study. A minimum of three years of experience.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Math Ability:
Basic math skills for addition, subtraction, division, multiplication. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, email and Accounting software.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Job Summary
Provide financial and operational consultancy to focus the organization on profitability. Interact with businesses in the area of budgets and services/solutions for sustainability. Innovative thinking in working with small/medium businesses to make them more profitable, proficient, and customer-focused. Work with financial software in implementation of information to ensure accuracy of data.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining and adhering to bookkeeping policies and procedures.
- Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
- Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries, focus on all accounts to ensure accuracy of transactions
- Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
- Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries, reviewing all accounts to ensure accuracy of accounts. Makes appropriate adjustments to accounts as needed with detailed information for audit trail
- Maintains historical records by filing documents.
- Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Works with budgets and actuals for income and expenses to advise business owner accordingly
Job Type: Part-time
Required experience:
- Quickbooks: 2 years
- Bookkeeping: 10 years
- Account Reconciliation: 2 years
- Accounts Receivable: 2 years
- Accounts Payable: 2 years
Required education:
- High school or equivalent
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency. Our team has also led and participated in disaster recovery implementation and activities for resiliency, grant administration, communication & outreach, case management, training and compliance & monitoring services. MPACT is also a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and federal small business 8(a) certified firm.
Description:
Our team is looking for a success driven, detailed oriented, high-energy and talented Business Analyst to add to our growing team. We look for talent and those that fit our driven culture of impeccable client service and high-quality performance, with compassion for others. We live for results but enjoy the wholeness of life and treat our team members and consultants the same. We are looking for a dynamic individual and we hope that is you.
Main duties include:
- Provide detailed analysis and project management support to client engagements and project assignments.
- Perform complex, data driven analysis with efficiency and thoroughness.
- Lead and capture relevant data and compile in usable formats.
- Perform research on key subject matter areas and collect and present information in a concise and clear manner.
- Develop internal processes for obtaining, reviewing and compiling data related to multiple client environments.
- Able to use multiple technologies and tools to report information and synthesize data.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
- Provide support and work with consultants to follow through on conducting audits, site visits, reviews, and addressing risks and deficiencies identified in programmatic and operational systems related to client engagements.
- Assist in internal marketing and business development activities as assigned.
- Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks and results as required.
Job Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of methods and procedures used in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data.
- Proficient knowledge of office productivity tools, specifically Microsoft Office (i.e. at a minimum Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and multi-task without compromising quality.
- Ability to analyze and appraise facts and precedents in making business and management decisions.
- Ability to interpret laws, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations uniformly.
- Self-motivated and a self-starter.
- Operates with great integrity and ethics.
- Excellent communication skill, both written and verbal.
- Bi-lingual both verbal and written, a plus.
Education
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major from an accredited college or university or a current university senior in good standing. Statistics, Mathematics, Business, or Engineering majors preferred.
Experience
- Three (3) years of professional experience in an office environment or similar performance driven organizational structure.
- Experience in performing detailed analysis and producing reports.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; MS Project a plus
- Open to some travel
Job Duties
- Direct the activities of call center staff to ensure high quality service is provided to customers.
- Planning and implementing call center strategies effective for meeting clients’ needs and achieving set objectives.
- Develop and effect action plans for achieving targets for daily operations.
- Conduct needs assessments and technological requirement in order to determine operational strategies for target realization.
- Establish standards for customer service and call handling.
- Oversee the recruiting and training of representatives.
- Responsible for evaluating the performance of call center representatives to identify areas that require further training.
- Ensure availability of technological resources required for work operations.
- Oversee the installation of technical equipment to ensure workstations and systems are properly set up and operational.
- Scheduling and calling for equipment repair in order to maintain smooth operations.
- Develop and implement procedures for handling calls.
- Ensure call center agents in interacting with customers comply with acceptable standards of customer service.
- Address and resolve complex issues/complaints escalated by call center agents.
Requirements – Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge – for Call Center Manager Role
If you are interested in working as a manager for the FBC call center, here are qualifications for the role to fulfill to be considered for hiring:
- Education and Training: Bachelor’s degree in business or management. Experience in a customer-focused field or as a call center agent is also required for the position.
- Customer service Skills: Courteously interact with customers and ensuring their requirements are met.
- Problem-solving Skills: Able to provide solutions to customer issues and complaints.
- Customer service and leadership skills.
Objectives of this Role
- Achieve organizational goals while upholding standards and best practices.
- Coordinate client-focused treatment and services that are personalized, timely, and effective.
- Handle each case with understanding and a goal of helping clients.
- Drive change by identifying areas where performance improvement is needed.
- Manage case assignments, craft service plans, track progress, and execute case closure.
- Maintaining accurate, up-to-date case information.
- Track and record case information for all applicants applying to the CARES program.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Experience as a Case Manager
- Superb critical-thinking skills, organization, and analytical skills
DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES
- Conducting training of team members to maximize their potential.
- Contributing to the growth of the company through a successful team.
- Creating a pleasant working environment that inspires the team.
- Conducting training of team members to maximum their potential.
- Delegating tasks to team members.
- Developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets.
- Empowering team members with skills to improve their confidence, product knowledge, and communication skills.
- Motivating the team to achieve organizational goals.
- Managing the day-to-day activities of the team.
- Maintain client files, respond to client/landlord requests, and process forms related to the CARES Program
- Review complaints and inquiries regarding the CARES program and client cases
- Respond to concerns from landlords and program participants
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a team leader or supervisor
- In-depth knowledge of performance metrics
- Good PC skills, especially MS Excel
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Decision-making skills
- Degree in Management or training in team leading is a plus
- Verify client information and issue notices of any changes in assistance
- Maintain client files, respond to client/landlord requests, and process forms related to the CARES Program
- Review complaints and inquiries regarding the CARES program and client cases
- Respond to concerns from landlords and program participants
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Associate’s degree or at least two years’ experience as a HCV case manager
- Sufficient experience to understand the procedures and expectations of an office environment
- Prior experience providing case management services or working with Housing Pro software preferred
- The ability to speak Spanish is preferred
- Drive to tackle difficult challenges and add value to both HCHA and the communities we serve
- Commitment to help HCHA be the most efficient and compassionate service agency possible
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency. Our team has also led and participated in disaster recovery implementation and activities for resiliency, grant administration, communication & outreach, case management, training and compliance & monitoring services. MPACT is also a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and federal small business 8(a) certified firm.
Description: The Case Manager will ensure individuals and families affected by Hurricane Harvey receive an equitable opportunity to access holistic services and resources to achieve recovery and self-sufficiency thought long term disaster case management services. Service areas include the City of Houston and possible surrounding counties.
Main duties include:
- Conduct eligibility, intake, and assessment
- Work with clients to develop a Recovery Plan
- Conduct home visits
- Stay current on available resources and services for include the City of Houston and possible surrounding counties
- Have an understanding of how to improve service quality for the benefit of clients
- Referrals to internal and external service providers
- Track referrals and services
- Provide translation and interpretation to clients as needed
- Carry a minimum caseload of 25 cases
- Input case information and data into required databases in a timely manner
- Maintain case files and other paperwork as required
- Responsible for follow-up of clients until file is closed
- Prepare and submit reports as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and experience at this Level
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
- Experience working in areas of disaster recovery and/or advocacy preferred
- Experience with providing high customer service consistently
- College degree or equivalent experience required
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Superb interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Strong attention to detail, meet deadlines and follow up in a timely fashion
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, automobile liability insurance, and a vehicle
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency. Our team has also led and participated in disaster recovery implementation and activities for resiliency, grant administration, communication & outreach, case management, training and compliance & monitoring services. MPACT is also a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and federal small business 8(a) certified firm.
Description:
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Maintain confidentiality of each client by following company procedures
- Preparing individual and business income tax returns
- Preparing compiled and reviewed financial statements
- Audit planning, field work and preparation
- Client bookkeeping services
- Full cycle payroll processing
- Tax planning services
- Accounting, tax and consulting projects including research
- Building outstanding business relationships with our valued Clients
- Managing multiple projects and priorities
Qualifications and Skills:
- Active CPA license
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other applicable field of study; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Familiar with common sections of the IRC and regulations
- Excellent communications skills
- Familiar with tax preparation software; Lacerte knowledge a plus
- Be able to research tax questions using available research software
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of GAAP and SSARS
- Individual and business income tax return preparation
- Responsible and professional with strong work ethic, integrity, and reliability
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Professional Suite is a plus
- Capable in use of computer software to include Word, Outlook and Excel
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency. MPACT is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and federal small business 8(a) certified firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. MPACT is searching for qualified individuals to engage and assist individuals impacted by Hurricane Harvey with program information and application intake.
Description: The specialist will ensure individuals and families affected by Hurricane Harvey receive an equitable opportunity to access services and resources to achieve recovery and self-sufficiency through long term disaster case management services. Service areas include (Colorado, Austin, Fort Bend, Waller, Wharton, Matagorda).
Main duties include:
- Engage with Clients by phone, door-to-door and email
- Participate and facilitate community events and public workshops
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Clients
- Review program documentation for completeness and track Clients’ participation status
- Maintain and enter program data in a customer relationship management (CRM) database
- Support program outreach activities and coordinate website updates and newsletter communications
- Support other outreach or administrative activities as identified by project and office managers
Qualifications and experience at this Level
- Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of two years of related experience
- Strong organizational, communication (written and spoken), and time management skills
- Experience conducting outreach for program participation preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Bilingual required
- Eager to learn new skills and software
- Ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple deadlines with minimal direction
- Polished and assertive phone manner and interpersonal skills
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
- Transportation and valid driver’s license
- Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases preferred
Duties
- Establish partnerships with FEMA, State and applicant
- Provides program oversight and expert technical assistance on recovery planning and community development related policies, principles, and procedures
- Conduct site visits representing the state/local agency or as a member of a negotiation team
- Coordinate with FEMA and State Environmental agencies on all environmental issues and historic guidance
- Independently performs technical work of a high degree of difficulty requiring the exercise of originality, initiative, and practical judgment in the application and adaptation of standardized engineering techniques and methods
- Performs technical services functions and provides advice in the management of long-term community recovery components such as; disaster damage and impact assessments teams, and long-term community recovery operations within the disaster field offices, regional offices and public assistance closeout offices
- Analyzes and evaluates selected project applications, supporting documentation, and federal agency inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable FEMA policies and procedures
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Federal and State Recovery Programs and Initiatives, Public Assistance and its implementing regulations
- Knowledge and experience with engineering principles and practices as they relate to PA programs
- Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems
- Significant experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a changing work environment
- Ability to work independently and/or on a team
- Strong organizational skills
- Exceptional research skills
- Comfortable interacting with Clients and Client Stakeholders
- Proficient computer skills: (including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat Professional;
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency. Our team has also led and participated in disaster recovery implementation and activities for resiliency, grant administration, communication & outreach, case management, training and compliance & monitoring services. MPACT is also a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and federal small business 8(a) certified firm.
Description: The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for several clerical and administrative tasks such as; compiling and recording personnel records, including employees’ addresses, compensation and absences, as well as tracking employee performance and recording any issues. Additionally, the Human Resource specialist handles compensation analysis, benefits negotiations, employee orientation and assists the HR Director and HR Manager in companywide trainings, pension and retirement benefits.
Main duties include:
- HR administration and operations
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Assist in yearly EEOC reporting requirements
- Maintains personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Keeps employee records up to date by processing employee status changes in timely fashion.
- Maintains listing of approved positions along with assigned salary grade levels.
- Processes personnel action forms and ensures proper approvals; disseminates approved forms.
- Maintains budget spreadsheet that includes salaries, payroll taxes and fringe allowances.
- Prepare and process new-hire paperwork.
- Maintains the employee handbook with updated resolutions and other pertinent information, as needed.
- Ensures compliance with COBRA guidelines.
- Coordinates health, life and disability insurance enrollments and communicates with service providers concerning routine administration of programs.
- Acts as liaison between employee and insurance providers to resolve benefit related problems.
- Administering pre-employment tests.
- Assisting with completing background investigations.
- Processing transfers, promotions, and terminations.
- Overseeing hiring process, which includes coordinating job posts, reviewing resumes, and performing reference checks.
- Explaining human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees.
- Informing job applicants of job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc.
General Job Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Verbal Communication –Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present information orally and/or influence others through oral presentation.
Written Communication – Excellent written communication skills with the ability to effectively write and extract information from written material.
Team Work – Ability to work with people and effectively motivate others to achieve intended goals and objectives.
Organization and Planning- Ability to prioritize, organize tasks and develop the necessary action plans to accomplish specific goals, within the required timeframes/deadlines.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
- Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of Human Resources experience.
Our team is looking for experienced and highly qualified Inspectors to assist with damage assessments of residential structures and/or buildings and public facilities. We are looking for team members that can work efficiently and has experience working with structures damaged by flooding and similar natural disasters across the Gulf Coast region. Training will be provided.
We are looking for individuals that are flexible and can work across the Texas Gulf Coast region. Our team supports disaster recovery efforts across the country and we are looking for team members that will be proficient in their duties while being compassionate and supportive to the affected families in their path to, and through recovery.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Documented experience with general residential or building construction, home inspection, real estate, insurance adjustment or civil engineering experience.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and schedule inspections.
- Perform inspections and assesses damage of residences and structures.
- Document the damages sustained based on extensive knowledge of construction techniques.
- Use mapping tools and technology, operate digital camera and use photo software, and strong understanding (not basic skills) of PC and internet.
- Explain provided documents and answer basic questions from applicants about the process.
- Take interior and exterior photos of the dwelling and damages reflective of the habitability determination
- Evaluate buildings and structures for safety.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and cooperative attitude.
- Excellent communication skill, both written and verbal.
- Fluent in speaking, reading and comprehending English.
- Bi-lingual both verbal and written, a plus but not required.
- Driver’s license and ability to have reliable transportation.
- Ability to walk up and down stairs to access all levels of dwellings including roofs, and on uneven terrain.
- Ability/willingness to travel to various sites within the region.
Education & Licenses
- A High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 1-year experience conducting home inspections, general construction experience or the equivalent of knowledge skills and abilities.
- A valid Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) inspectors license preferred.
MPACT Strategic Consulting complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and hiring. MPACT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics.
MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC (MPACT) is a consulting and advisory services firm specializing in Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery. Our team provides leadership and expertise in Program Strategy & Design, Program Management, Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Resiliency. Our team has also led and participated in disaster recovery implementation and activities for resiliency, grant administration, communication & outreach, case management, training and compliance & monitoring services. MPACT is also a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and federal small business 8(a) certified firm.
Description: The Case Manager will ensure individuals and families affected by Hurricane Harvey receive an equitable opportunity to access holistic services and resources to achieve recovery and self-sufficiency thought long term disaster case management services. Service areas include the City of Houston and possible surrounding counties.
Main duties include:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create awareness about the Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) and promote its presence in the community through marketing and advertising.
- Serve as a resource to Hurricane Harvey victims and community members regarding events and activities.
- Develop, nurture and maintain excellent public relations with families, schools, service providers, community partners, local non-profits, etc.
- Help increase application traffic for the program
- Have a solid knowledge and understanding about HAP and communicate this to potential applicants and community organizations
- Attend intake events and help staff satellite locations in Matagorda, Wharton, Fort Bend and Waller counties.
- Check-ins with management several times a week, either in person or by phone.
- Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel within Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Waller, & Wharton Counties. Mileage will be compensated according to project policy.
Qualifications and experience at this Level
- Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of two years of related experience
- Strong organizational, communication (written and spoken), and time management skills
- Experience conducting outreach for program participation preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Bilingual preferred
- Eager to learn new skills and software
- Ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple deadlines with minimal direction
- Polished and assertive phone manner and interpersonal skills
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
- Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases preferred
MPACT Strategic Consulting is seeking a highly savvy Public Relations Director who will be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of PR plans, press releases, and pitches. The right candidate will develop strong business positioning for MPACT with key influential media, helping to shape MPACT’s brand as well as increasing national awareness. The role will also include fitting C-level team members with speaking opportunities and ensuring the effective management and measurement of the PR programs with an increase in national engagement and exposure to our content and stories.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Develop a strong company position in the press and significantly raise visibility internationally
- Develop the brand and create visibility by driving a strong reputation that will influence our top-tier media to include news coverage
- Develop PR plans with operations and marketing teams for major industry events and conferences including messaging and positioning statements as part of an integrated marketing strategy
- Give guidance to all strategic and tactical efforts of public relations firms as the primary company interface.
- Leverage experience with all media; print, broadcast, and online to build and position MPACT awareness
- Identify and coordinate speaking opportunities for up to 5 team members, mainly our CEO
Candidate Profile
- Preferred: BA or BS in Public Relations/Communications or Equivalent area of study
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in management of communications, public relations, and a strong understanding of the business needs and competitive challenges
- Significant experience developing and executing a consistent approach and framework across national external communications efforts and channels with measurable results
- Articulate, strategic, and pragmatic problem-solver with ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
- Deep connections and media relations strength with press and influencers
Our team is looking for a success driven, detailed oriented, high-energy and talented Executive & Project Manager Assistant to add to our growing team. We look for talent and those that fit our driven culture of impeccable client service and high-quality performance, with compassion for others. We are looking for someone AWESOME that can grow with our firm, proficient in the use of technology, extremely organized and detailed-oriented, social media savvy, and has impeccable drive and initiative.
This individual plays a key supportive role by executing a variety of duties including, but not limited to first line communications, organizing and tracking multiple projects, properties, and people, general staff and client relations. This position requires the utmost professionalism, courtesy and multitasking abilities. This job requires someone with incredible flexibility with work schedules, travel and commitment. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
Summary: Manages all activities related to project and consulting operations and development of company services by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develops and maintains operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, costs, and expenses.
- Provides input to the development of service strategy and research and development of new and emerging services.
- Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of services
- Provides guidance to the development of a process plans, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, and equipment needs.
- Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
- Reviews operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, production and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
- Track, follow up, enforce completion of projects to specifications along with management team
- Personally manage small projects as assigned by CEO and Executive Team.
- Verify project timelines and completion with various subcontractors and internal staff.
- Must be able to complete assigned projects from beginning to end and monitor that other’s projects are completed from beginning to end.
- Ability to change direction and handle multiple projects/assignments simultaneously.
- Get things done on time, in the correct order, with the correct results.
- Ensure CEO actions, activities, schedule and deliverables are completed.
- Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
- Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a significant plus.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, multipliers, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software (MS Word); Spreadsheet software (Excel), Presentation Software (PowerPoint), and Project Management software.
Certificates and Licenses:
No certifications needed; PMP is a plus
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervises direct reports and employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; work with explosives; risk of radiation and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
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