Public Assistance Specialist - FEMA Disaster Recovery - ON CALL - Florida;

Public Assistance Specialist – FEMA Disaster Recovery – ON CALL – FLORIDA (US)

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ICF Disaster Management Division seeks Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialists to join our team. This position is for FLORIDA current residents only. The ON‑CALL role requires travel to client offices, disaster recovery sites, and deployment for multiple‑week assignments.

FEMA Public Assistance (PA) is a program that provides financial and direct assistance to states, tribes, and territories when authorized as part of a presidential declaration. PA primarily funds the repair, restoration, reconstruction, or replacement of eligible public or nonprofit facilities or infrastructure damaged or destroyed by a disaster. The Public Assistance Specialist will serve as professional support for the Public Assistance Division, assisting with PA program delivery, project worksheet development, and operational details to help communities recover and rebuild.

• Work with Federal and State Recovery Programs and Initiatives, Public Assistance, and its implementing regulations.
• Apply analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve a wide variety of grant administration issues.
• Develop and execute program‑specific administrative and operational guidance.
• Address FEMA Public Assistance policy and guidance technical issues in regard to current law and regulations.
• Coordinate and participate in the resolution of project‑related issues and concerns.
• Ensure excellent customer service and support to partner agencies.
• Ensure timely administrative and fiscal processes for project worksheets.
• Promote capacity building through local, state, federal, and non‑governmental partners.
• Demonstrate subject‑matter expertise and leadership with program partners and customers.
• Optimize procedures and maintain communication and focus.
• Maintain and track each case as required in the project report management information system.
• Measure performance with key metrics and keep the management team informed of issues, problems, and resolutions.
• Provide superior customer service skill set, ability to listen, facilitate, and negotiate problems.
• Carry out timely and accurate duties as requested.

• 2+ years of FEMA, State, or Local Public Assistance experience addressing operational issues in disaster recovery operations, including complex programmatic elements.
• 2+ years of experience personally analyzing FEMA project worksheets.
• 3+ years of professional work experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel (flight and vehicle) as required for project work with minimal notice.
• Valid United States driver’s license and successful MVR check.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Excel, and computer use.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting on time and professionally.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills to resolve project constraints and make decisions.
• Ability to work well under continually changing deadlines and priorities.
• Awareness and appreciation of applicant situations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and community dynamics.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to resolve grants administration issues and problems.
• Experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations with complex programmatic elements.
• Experience addressing FEMA Public Assistance policy and guidance technical issues.
• Background in various types of construction.
• FEMA certifications.

The hourly pay range is $35–$45 per hour, firm.

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available, including for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, throughout all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, contact c All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.