Public Assistance Senior Technical Specialists; Reservist On Call

Position Overview

On‑call position requiring travel to client offices, disaster recovery sites, and deployable for multiple week assignments. U.S. based.

Hourly pay range $45 – $65 per hour. The range is based on match to the job description, location, and other factors. Higher education and experience will not change this salary range.

• Create, review and provide guidance on scopes of work, cost alignments and building projects.
• Evaluate facility damages, documents, and photographs pursuant to scope of service consultations.
• Create damaged component inventory and detailed estimate of damage.
• Support cost estimators 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work through consultative dialogue toward predetermined long‑range objectives and pursue courses of action essential in obtaining desired outcomes.
• Coordinate and participate in resolution of project related issues and concerns.
• Optimize procedures, 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 skill set, ability to listen, facilitate and negotiate problems.
• Show expertise in the area assigned. Carry out timely and accurate duties as requested.
• Travel as required to client recovery and ICF sites as required and requested by ICF management.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Construction Related, Disaster Management or closely related).
• 8+ 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.
• 5+ years of management experience of large‑scale construction programs.
• 5+ years working knowledge of RS Means, Xactimate, FEMA Cost Estimate or applicable web‑based cost estimator software.
• 5+ years of experience with Federal grant provisions involving procurement, labor compliance, environmental issues, and related.
• 5+ years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance programs, Hazard Mitigation 404, 406, Alternate and Improved Project requirements.
• Must be able and willing to travel (flight and vehicle) as required for project work with minimal notice.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Excel and computer use, including ability to use multiple database systems and perform accurate data entry.
• 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 with excellent analytical and qualitative strategic thinking capabilities and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and oral communication, including interpersonal and presentation skills, including experience writing technical guidance or procedures.
• Excellent critical thinking skills to help resolve project constraints and make decisions, paired with a…