Disaster Recovery Senior Technical Specialists - Reservist On Call - Remote

ICF’s Disaster Management Division is seeking Disaster Recovery Senior Technical Specialists – Reservist On‑Call to join the team. The position is U.S. based and requires travel to client offices, disaster recovery sites, and deployable for multi‑week assignments.

• Create, review, and provide guidance on scopes of work, cost alignments, and building projects.
• Evaluate facility damages, documents, and photographs pursuant to scope of service consultations.
• Create damaged component inventory and detailed estimate of damage.
• Support cost estimators during project development and project formulation.
• Apply program requirements, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Provide accurate repair cost information to help build competitive estimates.
• Review FEMA project sub‑grant applications (project worksheets) for completeness and prepare version requests.
• Support project team members with technical interpretations and assistance.
• Attend meetings with agencies and applicants to establish assessment of proposed recovery projects, discuss project objectives, and construction budget.
• Consult on Hazard Mitigation, 428 Alternative Procedures, and other FEMA Public Assistance rules and regulations.
• Apply knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.
• Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of intangibles.
• Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Work through consultative dialogue toward predetermined long‑range objectives.
• Determine and pursue courses of action essential in obtaining desired outcomes.
• Coordinate and participate in resolution of project related issues and concerns.
• Optimize procedures and maintain communication and focus.
• Maintain and track each case in the project report management information system.
• Measure performance with key metrics.
• Keep management team informed on issues, problems and resolutions.
• Deliver superior customer service skill set, ability to listen, facilitate and negotiate problems.
• Carry out timely and accurate duties as requested.
• Travel to client recovery and ICF sites as required.

Hourly pay between $45 and $65 depending on match to job description, location and experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Construction Related, Disaster Management or closely related).
• 8+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years in disaster recovery and grant monitoring through federal and state levels with emphasis on FEMA public assistance.
• 5+ years of management experience of large‑scale construction programs.
• 5+ years of working knowledge of RS Means, Xactimate, FEMA Cost Estimate or applicable web‑based cost estimator software.
• 5+ years of experience with Federal grant provisions involving procurement, labor compliance, environmental issues, and related.
• 5+ years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance programs, Hazard Mitigation 404, 406, Alternate and Improved Project requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel (flight and vehicle) as required for project work with minimal notice.
• Valid driver’s license and successful MVR check.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and oral communication, including interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work well under changing deadlines and priorities; willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Awareness of applicant situations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and community dynamics.

• Additional bachelor’s degree in environmental, disaster management, construction, infrastructure, energy, finance or related area.
• Experience working active disasters with CDBG‑DR, CDBG‑MIT, 406/404‑HMGP.
• Experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations with complex political and programmatic elements.
• Strong background in various types of construction.
• Experience addressing FEMA Public Assistance policy and guidance technical issues in regard to current law and regulations.
• Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to grant administration issues.
• FEMA certifications.

ICF is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and provide reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs throughout the application and employment process.