Malcom-Scott Edwards
Frederiksted
Summary
Experienced engineering professional with a strong background in disaster recovery and hazard mitigation. Known for delivering quick and concise work, possesses a proven track record in problem solving, technical analysis, and policy review. Highly organized and dependable candidate, excels at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Exceptional communication and project management skills, detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
General Engineer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
03.2020 - Current
- Interpreted and analyzed applicant provided engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data packages to determine mitigation project technical feasibility and cost effectiveness
- Developed hazard mitigation project proposals within established financial/time constraints
- Completed, assisted, and reviewed benefit cost analysis (BCA) to validate project cost effectiveness
- Provided quality control reviews on applicant provided hazard mitigation projects, ensuring applicants adhere to 406 mitigation program policy guidelines
- Responded to requests for additional information and technical inquiries from internal/external stakeholders in a timely fashion
- Reviewed Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applications for HPA technical feasibility/risks and developed Requests for Additional Information as needed and provided guidance
- Lead application reviews of 404 project proposals and provided assessments of conformance with applicable guidelines for program eligibility and reasonableness of costs in the budget
HM 406 Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Monitored Grants Manager for any tasks assigned such as meetings or site inspections
- Performed visits to site inspections to identify possible mitigation measures
- Coordinated with various Hazard Mitigation staff to provide guidance on 406 Hazard Mitigation policy
- Attended exploratory calls, recovery scoping meetings, and follow up meetings with applicant, state and FEMA to assist in developing a complete hazard mitigation proposal
- Completed reports following exploratory calls, recovery scoping meetings, and follow up meetings and uploaded the reports to Grants Manager with status update comments
- Reviewed project work sheets to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are included
HM 406 Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Reviewed projects to identify and develop hazard mitigation proposals
- Performed visits to site inspections to identify possible mitigation measures
- Coordinated with various Hazard Mitigation staff and the State Hazard Mitigation Officer to provide guidance on the FEMA Sections 404 and 406 Hazard Mitigation Programs
- Advised on project worksheets to ensure to maximize mitigation participation and funding
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop a refined scope of work for mitigation proposals as well as other relevant supporting documentation
ENGINEER/ARCHITECT SPECIALIST
Federal Emergency Management Agency
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided full range of Hazard Performance Analysis (HPA) technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders in accordance with FEMA sections 404/406
- Conducted site visits along with Public Assistant Personnel to identify possible mitigation measures to support application development
- Developed site visit reports with location/damage description/possible mitigation measures and other pertinent information to develop mitigation scope of work
- Supported/collaborated with hazard mitigation staff in identifying/developing/reviewing potential mitigation projects for eligibility and technical feasibility
- Provided design and engineering analysis to develop mitigation project scopes/cost estimates/hazard mitigation proposals
- Conducted benefit cost analysis of hazard mitigation proposals to identify project costs/benefits and determine project eligibility/feasibility in accordance with hazard mitigation guidelines
Education
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering Concentration in Power/Energy Conversion, Business Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- AutoCAD Inventor
- MATLAB
- EMMIE
- FEMA BCA Toolkit V60
- FEMA Grants Manager Software
- NEMIS
- JavaScript
- Project Management
- Technical Analysis
- Detail-Oriented
- Complex Problem Solving
Additional Information
DHS Security Clearance, Transportation Worker Identification Credential, American Safety and Health Institute CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Certification, Project Management
Timeline
HM 406 Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
12.2024 - 02.2025
HM 406 Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
05.2022 - 08.2022
General Engineer
Federal Emergency Management Agency
03.2020 - Current
ENGINEER/ARCHITECT SPECIALIST
Federal Emergency Management Agency
03.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering Concentration in Power/Energy Conversion, Business Administration
Old Dominion University
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