Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job overview:

We are hiring highly motivated and experienced FEMA Public Assistance Technical Specialists to join our team working on FEMA disaster recovery projects. All resumes must be current and include your current employer; otherwise, your resume will not be reviewed. Please include all FEMA disaster designation numbers for each job on your resume. Serious applicants only need to apply. If you are working with a Prime or Subcontractor with FEMA, please note this on your resume.

The ideal candidates should have a minimum of five (5) years of FEMA PA TAC experience in the following areas:

• Provide guidance, oversight, and general programmatic assistance to applicants, maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal grant management policies related to the Public Assistance Grant Program.
• Identify potential impacts of policy changes to Federal/State/local programs and provide briefings as required.
• Lead meetings and briefings with applicants.
• Perform damage assessments to determine eligibility for FEMA funding and extent of damages.
• Conduct detailed cost estimates of damages using FEMA, State, or Local Cost codes and other data.
• Perform project validation reviews, addressing inconsistencies, compliance issues, and special considerations.
• Make hazard mitigation determinations and recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to management.
• Review supporting documentation for subawards to ensure appropriate reimbursements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement plans and procedures for effective grant performance monitoring.
• Perform quality control reviews of work performed by other specialists.
• Provide subject matter expertise related to FEMA grant program administration.
• Collaborate with Grants Management Specialists to resolve financial or administrative issues and respond to requests for information.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Conduct site assessments and inspections of damaged infrastructure.
• Develop Damage Description and Dimensions (DDD) in Grants Manager and provide documentation for work orders.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans.
• Provide technical assistance to local officials and community leaders.
• Oversee the construction of disaster recovery projects.
• Prepare reports and documentation.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• At least five (5) years of FEMA Public Assistance experience in disaster response and recovery, including state/county recovery.
• High School diploma accepted with 15 years of disaster recovery experience.
• Professional licenses and certifications (e.g., P.E., PMP).
• Experience with public and private facilities, including roads, bridges, water/wastewater treatment, schools, environmental planning, and municipal buildings.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with smartphones and mobile technology.
• Ability to deploy within 24-48 hours.
• Willingness to deploy for 6-12 months.
• Sound technical knowledge of relevant disciplines.
• Ability to work independently, in teams, and under stressful deadlines.

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