Stephanie Bardsley
Bellingham,MA
Summary
Highly experienced Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist with over 19 years managing Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs at the federal level. Skilled in grants management, process improvement, team management, training and disaster response. Former Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Air Force.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
08.2022 - Current
- Leads Program Excellence Section responsible for developing and implementing a HMA training program, leading process improvement for the Branch, and editing technical correspondence and legal decisions
- Serves as advisor to Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Branch Chief and Mitigation Division Director
- Manages Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Direct Technical Assistance (DTA) team responsible for soliciting program participation and delivery of direct assistance to economically disadvantaged communities
- Identifies areas and processes for improvement, develops proposals and carries out process improvements that will increase effectiveness, accountability and timeliness of HMA programs
- Develops and delivers HMA training to state, local and tribal emergency management partners in collaboration with other HMA Sections such as Engineering and Environmental and Historic Preservation
- Represents Region 1 HMA on national HMA Branch Chief calls and meetings, national HMA training calls, and other national workgroups
- Leads Issue Review Board responsible for providing a non-biased review of issues that arise in HMA and develops a final recommendation for leadership
Senior Mitigation Specialist (Team Lead)
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
04.2013 - 08.2022
- Senior Mitigation specialist for implementation of FEMA HMA grant programs to include Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM), and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
- Provided technical assistance and program oversight with regard to project eligibility, regional review, cost overruns, scope of work modifications, determinations and appeals
- Developed and delivered HMA training to state, local and tribal emergency management partners and trained new HMA staff
- Led Issue Review Board responsible for providing a non-biased review of issues that arise in HMA and developing a final recommendation for leadership
- Identified areas and processes for improvement and initiated process improvement following the Lean model by organizing working groups, developing new procedures such as a Standard Operating Procedure or a Quick Reference Guide, training staff on the new process and reviewing the process annually to monitor success and revise if necessary
Emergency Management Program Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
07.2007 - 04.2013
- Managed the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant program; responsible for oversight and management of all PDM and Legislative PDM (LPDM) grants for the six states in the Region from application submission to grant closeout
- Conducted environmental reviews on all projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws and orders such as the National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11988 Floodplain Management, Executive Order 11990 Wetland Protection, Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Endangered Species Act and Clean Air Act
- Coordinated with the Regional Environmental Officer, State Historic Preservation Officer and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer and other federal and state agencies to complete environmental reviews
- Conducted initial and final site visits for all projects to ensure programmatic and environmental compliance
- Reviewed PDM and LPDM grant project and planning applications for eligibility and completeness based on program guidance and other federal regulations; participates in the National Hazard Mitigation Assistance reviews
- Worked closely with State and Tribal counterparts on all aspects of each PDM and LPDM grant; provides technical assistance on project development, programmatic and environmental requirements, performance reporting, and grant management to include awarding and closing each grant
- Appointed the Tribal Liaison for the 2010 flood disaster in Rhode Island; served as the liaison between the Narragansett Indian Tribe, Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Environmental, the State and other federal agencies as requested by the Tribe such as the Small Business Administration
- Selected to act as the Mitigation Branch Director at the Rhode Island Joint Field Office during the Director’s extended absence; responsible for the supervision and management of thirty-three personnel and daily operations
Emergency Management Assistant
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Managed the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plans Database; received, logged, assigned, filed and tracked State, Local and Tribal hazard mitigation plans and prepared conditionally and formal approval letters
- Prepared and submitted monthly Hazard Mitigation Plan Approval Status Reports to headquarters
- Reviewed State, Local and Tribal hazard mitigation plans for compliance with regulations, policies, and guidance
- Provided technical assistance to State, Local and Tribal officials and Regional Planning Agencies on the preparation, revision, or updating of mitigation plans to comply with Federal requirements
- Responded to inquiries regarding the National Flood Insurance Program from the public, lenders and insurance agents and was the backup to the Region 1, Mitigation National Flood Insurance Program program lead
- Trained in website development; has a license to develop and maintain the Region I Mitigation Internet website
State Police Dispatcher / 9-1-1 Operator
Massachusetts State Police
04.2003 - 06.2006
- Received, reviewed and transmitted emergency communications via radio and teleprocessing systems, 911 telephone network and a worldwide police telecommunications system under FCC guidance
- Disseminated critical, life-saving information using various communications systems to assist the activities of law enforcement and emergency response personnel
- Coordinated the communications activities of National Attack Warning Systems in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) in the event of a public emergency
- Utilized federal, state, municipal law enforcement and emergency communications systems to receive, evaluate and disseminate information on fugitives, criminal histories and intelligence involving drug interdiction and terrorist activities
Non Commissioned Officer in Charge of Training
United States Air Force, USAF
04.1999 - 04.2003
- Supervised three airman; wrote evaluation performance reports, conducted quarterly performance reviews, administered disciplinary actions, and wrote awards and decorations
- Performed Command Post Superintendent duties in his absence to include supervision of fifteen personnel
- Developed a Controller Training Outline and Annual Training Plan to maintain controller certification
- Ensured training program was in compliance with strict Air Force and Major Command regulations by performing self-inspections, creating an operational instruction and utilizing checklists
- Planned, executed and evaluated Air Force emergency actions and local exercise scenarios
- Designed initial and refresher training checklists to standardize training and ensure prompt certification of all staff
- Coordinated monthly training meetings to include all required briefings and invited support agencies
- Trained all command post personnel and base leadership annually in life-saving, wartime survival skills
- Accomplishments/Awards include: Command Post Airman of the Quarter and Year, Air Force Commendation Medal, graduated Airman Leadership School with academic honors, promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant, a noncommissioned officer
Command Post Controller
United States Air Force, USAF
01.1994 - 04.1999
- Received, authenticated, and responded to actual and exercise US, NATO, Commander in Charge of Pacific Air Command, and Commander of the Pacific Air Forces emergency action messages
- Responsible for the command and control of assigned personnel and equipment, determined and initiated wing actions for alerts, exercises, emergencies and accidents
- Served as the executive agent to the commanders, 7th Air Force and 51st Fighter Wing, for the command and control of combined United States and Allied Air Forces in the Republic of Korea
- Exercised supervision over five subordinate command posts as the Area Command Center
- Prepared and submitted US and NATO operational reports to headquarters, Air Force and national levels
- Developed an operational reporting guide for submitting time critical operational and wartime reports used during a Nuclear Surety Inspection which resulted in an “Outstanding” reports rating
- Initiated emergency response actions and briefed wing senior staff during an actual bomb threat to Security Police
- Tracked and provided support to all Distinguished Visitors to include the President of the United States
- Managed the initial survival and recovery responses to an Army UH-60 helicopter crash and a Cessna 152 crash
- Accomplishments/Awards include: Command Post Airman of the Quarter (multiple quarters), Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal (two), picked to extend original departure date to participate in a higher headquarters Operational Readiness Inspection which resulted in an overall “Excellent” rating for the base, on the command post team awarded the 17th Air Force Command Post of the Year, and recognized for superior flight following and command post flight support by the 57th Airlift Squadron
Command Post Controller
United States Air Force, USAF
01.1996 - 03.1998
- Received, validated, and relayed actual and exercise emergency action messages from higher headquarters
- Initiated base alerting and notification systems to recall leadership and base personnel during emergency situations
- Prepared and submitted operational reports for the Commander in accordance with Air Force regulations
- Prepared daily flying summaries and briefed senior leadership daily on flying activities and mission status
- Accomplishments/Awards include: Command Post Airman of the Quarter, Air Force Achievement Medal, and recognized for superior flight following and command post flight support by the 57th Airlift Squadron
Emergency Actions Controller
United States Air Force, USAF
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Received, authenticated, and responded to actual and exercise US and NATO emergency action messages
- Responsible for the command and control of assigned personnel and equipment; determined and initiated wing actions for alerts, exercises, emergencies and accidents
- Prepared and submitted US and NATO operational reports to headquarters, Air Force and national levels
- Developed an operational reporting guide for submitting time critical operational and wartime reports used during a Nuclear Surety Inspection which resulted in an “Outstanding” reports rating
- Initiated emergency response actions and briefed wing senior staff during an actual bomb threat to Security Police
- Accomplishments/Awards include: Airman of the Quarter, Air Force Achievement Medal, upgraded to command and control journeyman (5-skill level), part of the command post team awarded the 17th Air Force Command Post of the Year
Education
Emergency Management
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
Emmitsburg, MDNo Degree - Business Management
Bridgewater State University
Leadership
Airman Leadership School (ALS)
Grants Management
Management Concepts
Tysons Corner, VACommand & Control (C3, C4I) Systems And Operations
Command Post Specialist School
Biloxi, MS12.1993
High School Diploma -
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional
Bridgewater, MA06.1993
Skills
- Software: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, OneNote, SharePoint, Zoom
- FEMA Systems/Applications: eGrants, NEMIS, FEMA GO, eCAPs, BCA Software
- Training and development
- Writing and editing technical and legal papers
- Hazard mitigation
- Grant administration
- Project management
- Interagency collaboration
- Disaster response
- Effective communication
- Regulatory compliance
Additional Information
- Military Service: United States Air Force, Active Duty, September 21, 1993 – April 3, 2003
- AWARDS RECEIVED , Two Air Force Commendation Medals, two Air Force Achievement Medals, three Air Force Good Conduct Medals, Airman of the Quarter (6 times), and Airman of the Year
Certification
Grants Management Certificate Program, Federal, Management Concepts
Timeline
Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
08.2022 - Current
Senior Mitigation Specialist (Team Lead)
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
04.2013 - 08.2022
Emergency Management Program Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
07.2007 - 04.2013
Emergency Management Assistant
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
07.2006 - 06.2007
State Police Dispatcher / 9-1-1 Operator
Massachusetts State Police
04.2003 - 06.2006
Non Commissioned Officer in Charge of Training
United States Air Force, USAF
04.1999 - 04.2003
Command Post Controller
United States Air Force, USAF
01.1996 - 03.1998
Command Post Controller
United States Air Force, USAF
01.1994 - 04.1999
Emergency Actions Controller
United States Air Force, USAF
01.1994 - 01.1996
No Degree - Business Management
Bridgewater State University
Leadership
Airman Leadership School (ALS)
Emergency Management
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
Grants Management
Management Concepts
Command & Control (C3, C4I) Systems And Operations
Command Post Specialist School
High School Diploma -
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional
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