FEMA PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

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Integrated Solutions Consulting Corp is seeking candidates to support our nationwide disaster recovery operations. Candidate should possess an extensive knowledge in FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program as well as the statutory authorities of the Robert T.

Stafford Disaster

Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Jop openings are for multiple locations across the nation. ISC is looking for candidates that possess prior disaster recovery operations experience, practical knowledge of FEMAs Public Assistance Program, and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in one of the following or closely related disciplines: engineering, environmental sciences, geology, public policy/administration, public health and/or other skill-sets including but not limited to GIS technologies, insurance adjusting, cost estimating, and other technical skills. ISC is looking for candidates that possess prior disaster recovery operations experience, practical knowledge of FEMAs Public Assistance Program, and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in one of the following or closely related disciplines: engineering, environmental sciences, geology, public policy/administration, public health and/or other skill-sets including but not limited to GIS technologies, insurance adjusting, cost estimating, and other technical skills.

Time Commitment: Initial minimum 6-month commitment, with longer commitments of 6-12 months or even more possible. You will join technical assessment teams assigned to work with FEMA tasks in assigned geographic territories. Most assignments will be at the designated joint field office; however, there are some opportunities for remote work.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities Program Specialists and Delivery Managers: The Program Specialist is a customer service manager who works with the applicant to resolve disaster-related needs and ensure that the applicants projects are processed as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.

The Program

Specialist is intimately familiar with the PA Program and other arms of the Federal disaster recovery effort; works with State counterparts; and ensures that the PA Program is operating in compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies.

The Program

Specialist is a strong manager and ensures continuity of service throughout the delivery of the PA Program.

Program

Specialists typically are project managers with extensive engineering, project management experience and advanced degrees in management and/or PMI (project manager institute) certifications.

Cost Estimators: Cost Estimators will work through the various FEMA assistance programs. Estimators will perform field inspections of damaged facilities to gain an understanding of the probable scope of work, including means and methods of construction. Estimators will conduct both parametric and detailed cost analysis on a variety of public and municipal infrastructure including, but not limited to; schools, libraries, police and fire stations, water treatment facilities, public transit systems, medical and educational facilities, bridges, road construction, and capital projects.

Estimators will prepare estimates using a variety of documented data sources. Estimators will develop detailed project worksheets, identify scope of eligible work for projects, including cause and dimensions of damage, and the work necessary to repair the damage, and produce efficient, traceable, verifiable and defendable cost estimates meeting the quality review requirements of FEMA.

Experience with FEMA’s Cost Estimating Format is preferred. Professional certifications in cost estimating is a plus.

Technical / Project Specialist: Project Specialists are responsible for assisting with the development of projects and cost estimates. While a Project Specialist is generally knowledgeable with regard to the PA Program, a Technical Specialist usually has a defined area of expertise that a Project Specialist may call upon in the development of a specific project.

Technical

Specialists assigned to a JFO may have experience in such areas as roads and bridges, utility infrastructure, debris removal and disposal, environmental and historic preservation compliance, insurance, and cost estimating. Typical disciplines for the project specialist include: engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, and environmental preferred), construction cost estimator, environmental scientist, insurance specialist, GIS/computer analyst.

Job Summary

  • Location | Flexible
  • Department | Recovery Services
  • Employment Type | Full-time, Part-time, Contract
  • Job Function | Recovery Services
  • Required Experience | 5+ years
Apply for this position Required Qualifications / Experience College degree in any of the following disciplines:
  • Emergency Management,
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