SME - Risk Reduction/Erosion

IEM is seeking a Part-Time Risk Reduction/Erosion Specialist Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support our continued growth. The Risk Reduction/Erosion Specialist SME is responsible for assessing, developing, and implementing strategies to mitigate flood risks and erosion hazards resulting from wildfire events. This role involves conducting field assessments of post-fire landscapes, analyzing hydrologic and geomorphic data, and recommending best management practices to reduce downstream flood and sedimentation threats. The specialist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, engages with local communities, and provides technical guidance to land managers, agencies, and stakeholders.

Primary Location:  

• Live within the United States including any US territory
• Work from a personal/home office location

Travel Requirements:

• This position may require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings/trainings. 

Essential Functions:

• Conduct post-wildfire risk assessments to identify areas vulnerable to increased flooding and erosion.
• Develop and implement erosion and flood mitigation plans, including the use of engineering controls, revegetation, and natural infrastructure.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation measures and adapt strategies as needed.
• Work with GIS and remote sensing technologies to map risk zones and monitor landscape changes.
• Provide technical assistance and training to partners and the public on erosion control and flood risk reduction methods.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and educational materials to communicate risks and recommended actions.
• Coordinate with emergency management, environmental agencies, and local governments to support post-fire recovery efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, hydrology, geology, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Ten (10) years of combined experience in post-wildfire risk assessment, erosion control, or flood mitigation.
• Strong analytical, field assessment, and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with GIS mapping and hydrologic modeling tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in environmental science, hydrology, geology, civil engineering, or a related field.

Additional Information:

• Personal Office / At Home Locations: All personal office/at home work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purpose of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.

Benefits and more:

• Hourly rate based on location and experience: $48.00 - $59.42 / hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All IEM employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment, if necessary, are made without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 

Reasonable Accommodation: IEM is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or employment process, please email [email protected] with specific details about the requested accommodation. All accommodation requests are reviewed case-by-case in compliance with applicable law.