B. Mark Borland

About B. Mark Borland

KSA: Ability to Lead Complex Disaster Operations, Apply Strategic and Critical Thinking…

Experience

1. Public Assistance Hazard Mitigation Task Force Leader Direct Charge Core

   Fema

   Nov 2016 — Present · US

   Demonstrated strong leadership in managing field and Joint Field Office (JFO) operations, exceeding the duties of a Federal Qualified Title Specialist. Served as Public Assistance Hazard Mitigation (PA HM) Task Force Leader for multiple disasters, overseeing two Crew Leaders and 15 personnel. Led teams of 3–14 staff across single and multi-disaster operations, with a career total of managing up to 40 staff in both field and JFO settings, successfully transitioning seven disasters to regional offices.Managed three disasters virtually during COVID with four staff, completing all phases successfully. Served as Group Supervisor over multi-disaster PA HM programs, supervising staff conducting Hazard Performance Analyses (HPA) under Section 406 of the Stafford Act. Reviewed policy and guidance, providing expert recommendations to 406 program staff, Infrastructure Branch, and Hazard Mitigation leadership.Briefed senior leadership on program and personnel concerns, offering solutions aligned with FEMA policies. Reviewed 406 Mitigation Proposals for technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and eligibility. Advised State, Tribal, and local officials on mitigation planning strategies to reduce disaster vulnerability.Delivered timely and accurate written reports, correspondence, and briefings. Served as Technical Expert and Trainer for Mitigation, and as Lead Reviewer for quality assurance of Hazard Mitigation Proposals and Benefit-Cost Analyses (BCA). Evaluated mitigation measures using a multi-hazard approach and assisted with BCAs using FEMA-approved tools.Collected data from multiple sources including aerial damage surveys and USGS. Collaborated across Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation to align program efforts. Developed 406 Hazard Mitigation Grant Proposals in Grants Manager and organized documentation for final mitigation closeout, ensuring smooth turnover to State and Regional offices.

Education

• Aims Community College

  Certificate, Firefighter 1 / Hazmat

  2005 — 2005

• Front Range Community College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

  1996 — 1998

• Red Rocks Community College

  Certificate , Wildland/Forest Firefighting

  2002 — 2002

• American Public University System

  Master's degree, Emergency and disaster management

  2011 — 2013

• Colorado State University

  Bachelor's degree, Public Management

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Emergency Management
• First Aid
• Fire Safety
• Museums
• Program Management
• Emergency Planning
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Disaster Response
• National Security
• Politics
• Homeland Security
• First Responder
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Public Safety
• Risk Assessment
• Emergency Services
• Nims
• Incident Command
• Community Service
• Disaster Recovery
• Policy
• Local Government
• Crisis Management
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Crisis Communications
• Police
• Program Development
• Preparedness
• Emergency
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Rescue
• Firefighting
• Leadership
• Exercises
• Hazardous Materials