Public Assistance Specialist

Public Assistance Specialist – Hybrid | Phoenix, AZ 85008

Pay Rate: Starts at $26/hr. + Excellent SoAZ benefits

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8am–4:30pm –
Only local candidates

Term: 6 months (Temp-to-Hire)

• Manage and provide financial oversight of awards for the Public Assistance Program
• Estimate and assess disaster-related damage to public infrastructure, including costs for repair/replacement
• Perform preliminary damage assessments and determine the need for emergency proclamations or Federal disaster declarations
• Assist Applicants in submitting Public Assistance applications for State/federal declared events
• Be prepared for 24/7 response and no‑notice recall to Emergency Operations Centers as needed
• Train for specific SEOC positions and perform assigned roles during disaster exercises/activations
• Conduct and document on‑site inspections, prepare and review project worksheets, and maintain compliance with eligibility criteria
• Deliver presentations and assist with training regarding the Public Assistance program
• Attend workshops to stay current on relevant State and federal Public Assistance programs

• Minimum 3 years Customer/Client Service and Account Management experience
• Associate's degree or higher
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to estimate disaster impacts and manage recovery processes

• Instructor credentials or experience teaching adult classes
• Public Assistance, public speaking, staff training, or workshop facilitation experience
• Familiarity with State/federal disaster recovery, infrastructure assessment, and emergency management

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus
• holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

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