FEMA-Disaster Recovery Specialists; Geotechnical Engineers

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Job
Openings: 25

Location:

US
Category:
Disaster Support
Relocation Assistance:
No
Service Line: MCS

FEMA-Disaster Recovery Specialists (Geotechnical Engineers)
Join the Dewberry Team! Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to help our country with disaster recovery work? We maintain a cadre of skilled professionals in an on‑call capacity to support disaster recovery across the United States. We are currently searching for highly qualified Geotechnical Engineers to support these projects. As a Disaster Specialist you will collaborate with top experts in the industry and use your expertise to support critical recovery efforts in disaster‑impacted communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who want to apply their knowledge, skills and abilities to help survivors at recovery operation work sites throughout the United States and its territories.

In this role you will deploy to disaster sites to support FEMA or other government entities in the delivery of disaster recovery programs such as the Public Assistance (PA) program or the FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Direct Housing program. Geotechnical Engineers may perform field inspections of damaged facilities to understand the project scope, including means and methods of construction. They also may assist FEMA, local government agencies and other entities with understanding geotechnical‑related issues such as landslides, slope stabilization, infrastructure foundations, and soil erosion.

The work includes but is not limited to assessments of disaster‑damaged infrastructure, documenting detailed damage descriptions, developing new or restoration scopes of work, formulating detailed cost estimates, and assisting with hazard mitigation planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of full‑time professional experience in the field of study.
• Knowledge of modern construction practices and experience conducting facility assessments, performing construction inspections, and developing project scope and cost estimates.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office Suite applications.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment under stressful conditions.
• Capacity to work up to 12 hours per day, 7 days a week, while deployed to a disaster recovery operation for up to 12 months.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• U.S. citizenship capable of passing a federal background investigation to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Working knowledge of the FEMA PA Program law, regulation and policy.
• Prior FEMA PA experience as a Program Delivery Manager, Site Inspector, Policy Advisor, Cost Estimator, or Hazard Mitigation Specialist.
• Working knowledge of FEMA’s Grants Manager or Grants Portal.
• Experience with residential site development or construction including roads, utilities, and drainage.
• Proficiency using cost estimating software such as RS Means and Xactimate.

* At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

* This position is covered by the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA).

* Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

* Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.