FEMA - Program Delivery Specialist

Job Title

FEMA - Program Delivery Specialist

The Disaster Program Delivery Specialist:

• Collects, coordinates and/or reviews applicant data to determine eligibility and priority of assignments to include but not limited to: audits for completeness, reviews information gathered during the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) for assigned applicants, completes exploratory calls to gather information from applicants, and understands each applicants’ 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.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
• 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).
• 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.

• Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide
• Group: WAF Field Mod Fringe
• Employment Type: Temporary
• Assignment Category: Fulltime-Temporary
• Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
• Amount of Travel Required: 100%
• Pay Range: Minimum $27.30 – Maximum $48.30

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc., as well as credit and motor vehicle checks when applicable for certain positions. Drug testing may be conducted for designated positions. Timing of checks varies by location and policy.

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