FEMA Public Assistance Specialist - Disaster Management - Reservist ON CALL - Florida

Expect travel to disaster field locations, clients sites and operation locations for multi-week assignments.

ICF’s Disaster Management Division is hiring FEMA Public Assistance – Reservist ON CALL positions in Florida. Preference given to those who have “Demonstrated experience supporting Florida Emergency Management (FDEM) disaster recovery programs, including knowledge of the Florida Recovery Obligation Calculation (F-ROC) initiative and Disaster Readiness Assessment (DRA) process” and to those located in the upper portion of Florida. Expect travel to disaster field locations, client sites and operation locations for multi-week assignments.

Due to the seasonal or project-specific nature of our disaster and emergency management work, ICF hires professionals as “On-Call” employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work as it becomes available, with the freedom to accept or decline assignments. Individuals may work on concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignments, provided there is no conflict of interest.

• Support communities during some of their most critical moments of recovery.
• Apply your Public Assistance expertise to meaningful, real-world challenges.
• Gain experience across a variety of disaster recovery programs and geographies.
• Work alongside experienced disaster recovery professionals committed to helping communities rebuild.
• Enjoy the flexibility of on-call employment while remaining connected to impactful work.

• Support FEMA Public Assistance program delivery and disaster recovery operations.
• Develop, review, and analyze FEMA Project Worksheets and supporting documentation.
• Provide guidance on FEMA policies, regulations, and program requirements. Partner with federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local stakeholders throughout the recovery process.
• Resolve project and program issues while maintaining quality, compliance, and customer service standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and records.
• Support recovery initiatives that help communities restore critical infrastructure and public services.

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience working FEMA Public Assistance or comparable state or local disaster recovery programs.
• 2+ years of experience assisting federal, state, tribal, territorial, local government partners, or other public‑sector entities with disaster recovery, disaster response, emergency management, or disaster preparedness.
• Must be willing and able to travel, both flight and vehicle, with short notice; inclusive of deployment nationally, hours including evenings and weekends in rapidly changing operational environments.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

• 2+ years of experience demonstrated experience supporting Florida Emergency Management (FDEM) disaster recovery programs, including knowledge of the Florida Recovery Obligation Calculation (F-ROC) initiative and Disaster Readiness Assessment (DRA) process.
• Familiarity with FDEM standardized documentation requirements, disaster readiness assessments, procurement and contract compliance reviews, insurance documentation, and audit‑ready recordkeeping.
• Ability to evaluate organizational preparedness and identify documentation, procurement, policy, training, and compliance gaps that could impact disaster recovery funding and reimbursement timelines.
• Experience developing and delivering training, technical assistance, workshops, or readiness assessments related to emergency management, FEMA Public Assistance, disaster grants management, or recovery…