Emergency Management Public Assistance Specialists - Multiple Levels
About The Position
AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. The Public Assistance Program Manager for Disaster Recovery Services will play an integral part of helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters. In addition, this role will be providing general recover assistance for emergency operations. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference in the world, and interested in supporting 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.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge in categories A, B, and E
- Experience with at least two major Disaster Recovery efforts.
- Experience working and supporting in an Emergency Operations Center.
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Customer service oriented Technical Skills.
- The ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- 3-7+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience (Mid-level 3-5 years, Senior-level 5-7 years)
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of categories A, B, and E
- Demonstrated experience in at least 2 major disaster recovery efforts
- Demonstrated experience writing project worksheets (PWs)
- Demonstrated experience using database software to work with project eligibility, scope of work, and estimating costs to repair or replace facility or structure to it's pre-disaster design
- Experience working in and supporting an Emergency Operations Center
- Experience with grants portal, EMMIE, or any state specific grants systems
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
- Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelors degree in Emergency Management is preferred. Years of experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis, in addition to the minimum requirements.
- Experience conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDAs in the field with Federal, State, and local officials
- Financial compliance experience
Responsibilities
- Provides Technical Assistance and expertise help clients through the recovery process.
- Maintains a complete understanding of all applicable Public Assistance Policies, requirements, and evaluation protocols.
- Analyze and evaluate selected project applications, supporting documentation and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable FEMA policies and procedures.
- Ensures quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks.
- Utilizes grant portal system to track and evaluate client information.
- Maintains and utilized knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements.
- Works through all phases of the grant lifecycle.
Benefits
- Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
