FEMA - Engineering Specialist

Overview

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Requisition : 40480

Business Unit: FSU

Job Title: FEMA - Engineering Specialist

Group: WAF Field Mod Fringe

Employment Type: Temporary

Job Site

Location:

United States - Nationwide

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CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Travel: 100%

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

• Conduct site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage, including taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions. Develops and reviews scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.
• Review and analyze engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans.
• Make recommendations regarding claim eligibility. Develops or evaluates hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses. Work with applicants to prioritize projects, facilitate applicant meetings throughout the program delivery and recovery stages, and communicate the final determination to the applicants.
• Provide analyses and update reports, participate in status update meetings with FEMA, and identify the need for technical specialists.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field experience with a professional registration
• Domestic travel is required

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a FEMA Badge (background investigation for a Public Trust position)
• Working knowledge of design applications and technical knowledge
• Knowledge of technologies and methodologies in the use of construction materials; good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Strong attention to detail
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible

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.

• Pay Range Minimum: $33.60
• Pay Range Maximum: $67.20
• Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

• Background Check and Drug Testing: CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and drug testing as applicable.
• Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.
• Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
• Background/Eligibility: Working to obtain FEMA Badge; U.S. citizenship required for certain positions.

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