Position Summary
Public Assistance Specialist, Recovery Cadre 2025. The job posting is to establish a cadre of Recovery Public Assistance Specialist candidates who can be ready to deploy across the US as needs arise. Immediate deployment may be required. If your interest or availability changes after applying, notify the recruiter to update your application.
Position Details
- Job Title : Emergency Management Public Assistance Specialist (Junior, Mid, Senior levels)
- Employment type : Temporary
- Full Time or Part Time : Full time
- Travel / Location : On-site in various areas of the country as needed, with up to 100% travel required. Must be able to travel / deploy for extended time period. Preference may be given to candidates local to the worksite areas
- Base pay range : $52,000.00 / yr - $93,000.00 / yr
Compensation and Benefits
This job posting provides pay information as described by AC Disaster Consulting. Benefits : Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except as required by law.
Mission and Role
Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. The Public Assistance Specialist for the disaster Recovery division will play an integral part of helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters and will provide general recovery assistance for emergency operations. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference and support local, state, and federal jurisdictions prepare for and recover from disasters. The position will be guided by ACDC's Corporate Values Platform in all activities.
Responsibilities
Provides technical assistance and expertise to help clients through the recovery processMaintains a complete understanding of all applicable Public Assistance policies, requirements, and evaluation protocolsAnalyze and evaluate project applications, supporting documentation and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with FEMA policies and proceduresEnsure quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasksUtilize grant portal system to track and evaluate client informationMaintain knowledge of procurement and contracting requirementsWork through all phases of the grant lifecycleKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge in FEMA categories A, B, and EExperience with at least two major Disaster Recovery effortsExperience in Emergency Operations Center (EOC)Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentStrong interpersonal and active listening skillsStrong time management and written / oral communication skillsCustomer service orientedFlexible in a dynamic environmentExperience and Education
Experience : 1-7+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience (Junior 1-3 years, Mid 3-5, Senior 5-7)Demonstrated knowledge of FEMA categories A, B, and EExperience writing project worksheets (PWs) and using grants portals or similar systemsExperience supporting an Emergency Operations CenterStrong MS Excel proficiencyEducation Preferences
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field preferredExperience conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) with Federal, State, and local officialsFinancial compliance experienceOther Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or olderEligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visaMust pass background and reference checks; may require client-specific checksWorking Conditions
Remote work sites with home location determined at hire; travel to client sites and deployment for extended periodsOn-site work with clients (EOC, hospitals, debris sites, local government buildings) or field deployments; may involve adverse weatherHours and Travel
Schedule may vary; some evenings and weekends may be requiredTravel to on-site work is expectedEqual Opportunity Employer
AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans. Please contact Human Resources for accommodation.
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