Public Assistance Specialists, Recovery Cadre

This job posting is to establish a CADRE of Recovery Public Assistance Specialist candidates who can be ready to deploy across the U.S. as needs arise. Immediate deployment may be required. If you choose to apply and your interest or availability requirements change, please notify us so we can update your application.

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event. Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness.

We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

• Job Title:
  
  Emergency Management Public Assistance Specialist (Junior, Mid, Senior levels)
• Full Time or Part Time:
  Full time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular:
  Temporary
• Compensation: $23-65 per hour depending on location & job level
• Travel/
  
  Location:
  
  On-site in various areas of the country as needed, with up to 100% travel required. Must be able to travel/deploy for extended periods. Preference may be given to candidates local to the worksite areas.

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except as required by law.

Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. The Public Assistance Specialist for the disaster Recovery division will play an integral part of helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters. In addition, this role will provide general recovery assistance for emergency operations. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference in the world, and interested in supporting local, state, and federal jurisdictions to prepare for and recover from disasters.

• Provides technical assistance and expertise to help clients through the recovery process.
• Maintains a complete understanding of all applicable Public Assistance policies, requirements, and evaluation protocols.
• Analyzes and evaluates selected project applications, supporting documentation and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable FEMA policies and procedures.
• Ensures quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks.
• Utilizes the grant portal system to track and evaluate client information.
• Maintains and utilizes knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements.
• Works through all phases of the grant lifecycle.

• Strong knowledge in categories A, B, and
  
  E.
• Experience with at least two major Disaster Recovery efforts.
• Experience working and supporting in an Emergency Operations Center.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Strong time‑management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Customer‑service oriented technical skills.
• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

• Travel to onsite work is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. throughout the day and as needed.

• Emergency management consultants may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients (e.g., EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings).
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site…