Public Assistance Technical Specialists; Reservist On Call

Overview

ICF’s Disaster Management Division seeks Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Technical Specialists – Reservist On Call. The role is an on‑call position based in the U.S. that requires travel to client offices, disaster recovery sites, and deployable for multiple‑week assignments.

On‑call employees are scheduled for work as it becomes available, with the freedom to accept or decline hours. They may work on concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment provided there is no conflict of interest.

• Work on scopes of work, cost alignments and building projects.
• Evaluate facility damages, documents, and photographs pursuant to scope of service consultations.
• Work on damaged component inventory and detailed estimate of damage.
• Cost estimation during project development and project formulation.
• Apply program requirements, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Provide accurate repair cost information to help build competitive estimates.
• Provide detailed review of FEMA project sub‑grant applications (project worksheets) for completeness and preparation of version requests.
• Support project team members with technical interpretations and assistance.
• Attend meetings with agencies and applicants to establish assessment of proposed recovery projects, discuss project objectives, and construction budget as requested.
• Consult on Hazard Mitigation, 428 Alternative Procedures, and other FEMA Public Assistance rules and regulations.
• Apply knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials. Create damage component inventory and detailed estimate of damages.
• Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of intangibles.
• Exercise independent judgement in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Coordinate and participate in resolution of project related issues and concerns.
• Optimize procedures and maintain communication and focus.
• Maintain and track each case as required in project report management information system.
• Measure performance with key metrics.
• Keep management team informed on issues, problems & resolutions.
• Provide superior customer service skills, ability to listen, facilitate and negotiate problems.
• Demonstrate expertise in the area assigned; carry out timely and accurate duties as requested.
• Travel as required to client recovery and ICF sites as directed by ICF management.

• 3+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years working in disaster recovery and grant monitoring through the federal and state levels of government with emphasis on the FEMA Public Assistance program.
• 2+ years’ working knowledge of RS Means, Xactimate, FEMA Cost Estimate or applicable web‑based cost estimator software.
• 5+ years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance programs, Hazard Mitigation 404, 406, Alternate and Improved Project requirements.
• Willingness to travel (flight and vehicle) as required for project work with minimal notice.
• Valid driver’s license and successful pass of a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Excel and computer use.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting “on‑time” and professionally, including ability to follow directions.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and activities, independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and oral communication, including interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills to help resolve project constraints and make decisions, paired with a desire to take initiative.
• Ability to work well under continually changing deadlines and priorities.
• Awareness and appreciation of applicant situations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and community dynamics.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, disaster management, construction, infrastructure, energy, finance or related area.
• Experience working active disasters with CDBG‑DR, CDBG‑MIT, 406/404‑HMGP.
• Experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations including issues…