FEMA Public Disaster Assistance Program Environmental Historic Preservation (EHP) Specialist 14356

Jacobs Solutions • Lawrence, KS

306d • $95,680 - $228,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. We are excited to announce CCPRS won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors - PA TAC V in the West Zone! The West Zone includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. If you want to join a company committed to you and your success, invest your technical expertise with us as a FEMA Environmental Historic Preservation (EHP) Specialist. Through CCPRS, Jacobs is looking for you to provide technical assistance support for FEMA disaster-related operations throughout the U.S. FEMA uses the PA TAC nationally to obtain Environmental Planners, Biologists, Horticulturalists, Archeologists, Geologists, Certified Floodplain Managers, Architectural Historians, Historic Architects, Wetland Specialists, and other related professional services to assist state and local municipalities and public entities in developing grant applications for Federal Public Assistance funding for the repair of their infrastructure/facilities damaged by disasters (roads, bridges, hospitals, schools, water treatment facilities, parks etc.). As a FEMA EHP Specialist you will support recovery efforts as it relates to Environmental Historic Preservation. You'll conduct site assessments and write damage descriptions and dimensions (DDD) and develop cost estimates for the Federal funding of the projects. You'll write Project Worksheets (PWs) for the purposes of determining project eligibility, defining scopes of work and estimating costs to repair or replace a facility or structure in order to restore it to its pre-disaster design and capacity. We'll lean on you to provide technical, cost estimating, and disaster recovery and/or management services while supporting technical professionals. You'll be a key member of the team in assisting project managers or engineers in major segments of moderate to complex projects or tasks, and provide reporting and management assistance for the overall efficiency of the disaster operation. We'll rely on your expertise in interpreting construction work to ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications as well as FEMA Public Assistance policy and procedure. For our FEMA client, qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens, able to clear Department of Homeland Security background check for security clearance level of “Public Trust”, and open to working 8-12 hours per day for 5-6 days per week. You'll potentially deploy to the field in remote disaster conditions, and most of the job responsibilities will be conducted in a FEMA office. Due to the nature of this type of unpredictable work, you must also have the ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours if ever needed to deploy, commit to up to 6 months or longer on a disaster deployment, and be flexible for contingent type of project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology, Historical Architecture, History, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 5 plus years of relevant experience in field of expertise.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass an FBI background check.
• Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Must have a current valid driver's license.
• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours for deployment.
• Ability to commit to a minimum 90-day assignment in remote locations.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods on varying terrain.
• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Computer proficiency in operating a computer, editing documents, and working with Excel spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

• 15 plus years of relevant experience as an archaeologist, architectural historian, historical architect, and/or NEPA Specialist.
• Archaeologists and Architectural Historians meeting the professional standards outlined by the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Standards and Guidelines.
• Significant focus and experience in providing excellent customer service.
• Prior experience in the PA Program: Site Inspectors, Program Delivery Managers, Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) Crew Leader, Project Specialist, Debris Specialist, Debris Monitor, FEMA-certified Trainer, Hazard Mitigation Specialist, or Long-Term Community Recovery Program Specialist.
• Trainings completed in Program Delivery Manager training, Site Inspector training, Public Assistance Operations I (PA Ops I), Public Assistance Operations II (PA Ops II), and Project Worksheet (PW) Development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and write damage descriptions and dimensions (DDD).
• Develop cost estimates for Federal funding of projects.
• Write Project Worksheets (PWs) to determine project eligibility and define scopes of work.
• Estimate costs to repair or replace facilities or structures.
• Provide technical, cost estimating, and disaster recovery services.
• Assist project managers or engineers in major segments of projects.
• Provide reporting and management assistance for disaster operations.
• Ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan.
• PTO based upon number of hours worked.
• Potential for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree