As a part of the FEMA program, we’ll lean on you to support our technical professionals and aid in various or all phases of the Public Assistance grant delivery process (from applicant assignment to exit briefing). Including the development of technical documents, cost estimating, and disaster recovery and/or management services. You’ll be a key member of the team in assisting project managers or engineers in major segments of moderate to complex projects or tasks and provide reporting and management assistance for the overall efficiency of the disaster operation. We’ll rely on your expertise and attention to detail to ensure compliance with overall FEMA Public Assistance policy and procedure.
For our FEMA client, qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens, able to clear Department of Homeland Security background check for security clearance level of “Public Trust”, and open to working 8-12 hours per day for 5-6 days per week. You’ll potentially deploy to the field in remote disaster conditions, and most of the job responsibilities will be conducted in a FEMA office. Due to the nature of this type of unpredictable work, you must also have the ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours if ever needed to deploy, commit to up to 6 months or longer on a disaster deployment, and be flexible for contingent type of project work.
Please Note: This is an hourly paid position and is non-exempt.
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of expertise as fits potential roles outlined above.
• 5 plus years of relevant experience in field of expertise and/or disaster relief.
• For CPA role specifically, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass an FBI background check.
• Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.
• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours, commit to a minimum 90-day assignment in remote locations and disaster conditions.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of times on varying terrain.
• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Computer Proficiency--in this role you must be competent and fully proficient at operating a computer, finding files, editing documents in adobe and word, working with Excel spreadsheets, ability to effectively interface with applications in web browsers, working knowledge of saving, renaming, editing, organizing files and moving between iPhone and PC seamlessly.
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
• 10 plus years of relevant experience in field of expertise and/or disaster relief.
• Significant focus and experience in providing excellent customer service, attention to detail and must have excellent communication (writing and verbal) skills.
• Prior experience in the PA Program or Long-Term Community Recovery Program Specialist.
• Trainings completed in Program Delivery Manager training, Public Assistance Operations I (PA Ops I), Public Assistance Operations II (PA Ops II), Project Worksheet (PW) Development, Cost Estimating Format (CEF), and/or 406 Hazard Mitigation.
