FEMA - Program Delivery Specialist

Overview

The Disaster Program Delivery Specialist:

The position supports applicant data collection and coordination to determine eligibility and priority of assignments, reviews Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information, conducts exploratory calls, and understands each applicant’s projects and recovery priorities. It also supports the communication process with applicants, coordinates document transmittals, schedules site inspections, and identifies when technical expertise is needed throughout the program delivery process. The role may coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage for the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.

Location:

United States - Nationwide.

Employment type:

Temporary. Travel: 100%.

• Collects, coordinates and/or reviews applicant data to determine eligibility and priority of assignments; audits for completeness; reviews information gathered during the Preliminary Damage Assessment; completes exploratory calls to gather information from applicants; and understands each applicant’s projects and recovery priorities.
• Supports the communication process with the applicant about their status by scheduling regular meetings, tracking and following up with the applicants on FEMA’s requests. Coordinates transmittal of documents through FEMA’s Consolidated Resource Centers utilizing a web-based tool, schedules site inspections with the applicants and Site Inspector Task Force Leader and identifies when technical expertise may be needed throughout the program delivery process.
• Supports the claims process by reviewing and validating damage details, scopes of work, and costs with the applicant. Participates in regular FEMA meetings by providing updates on work status and may evaluate claims and make recommendations to FEMA as to whether the claim is eligible. Assists with the development of the Determination Memo and communicating final determinations to the applicants during close out.
  
  Conducts an exit briefing with the applicant. Performs other duties as required.
• May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent. Domestic travel is required.
• 5 years of in-field experience (2 years of in-field experience with a bachelor’s degree).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Good attention to detail and customer service skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

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• Job Site
  
  Location:
  
  United States - Nationwide
• Agency Disclaimer:
  All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement to receive payment for your placement. CDM Smith will not be liable to pay a placement fee.
• Pay Range Minimum: $27.30
• Pay Range Maximum: $48.30
• Additional Compensation:
  All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
• Work Location Options:
  Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.
• Driver's License Requirements:
  An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
• Visa Sponsorship Available:
  No

Job Title: FEMA - Program Delivery Specialist

Group: WAF Field Mod Fringe

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Temporary

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Numbers and Policies:
This is a potential future opportunity; an evergreen position to build our candidate pool. If the role opens, qualified candidates may be contacted.