FEMA Logistic Coordinator

Cherokee Federal•Nome, AK

61d

About The Position

The FEMA Rapid Response Logistics Coordinator supports disaster response operations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by managing scheduling, travel coordination, and deployment of program resources. This role ensures deployment data quality, provides staffing guidance, and supports deployed professionals in aligning assignments with their skills, goals, and preferences. The Logistics Coordinator collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to maintain continuity, optimize shift coverage, and facilitate successful deployment processes.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 1 year of scheduling experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Strong oral and written communication, professionalism, and critical thinking.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage confidential information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, SharePoint).
Ability to collaborate with virtual teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Typing: 45 WPM at 90% accuracy.
Indoors and outdoors; travel required up to 100%, including U.S. Territories.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Prior administrative or federal/government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, optimize, and manage efficient shift schedules, adjusting for workforce scaling and absences.
Track, maintain, and report daily production hours; monitor attrition and proactively plan shift coverage.
Develop and deliver scheduling and travel coordination training materials.
Support deployed professionals in identifying suitable assignments and navigating deployment processes.
Escalate staffing conflicts, sensitive issues, and high-risk situations to leadership as needed.
Collaborate with Operations and Resource Coordinators to ensure business continuity.
Maintain deployment data integrity, review compliance, and provide standard reporting (rosters, schedules, utilization, and priority staffing).
Prepare briefs, presentations, and support meetings using Microsoft Office tools.
Assist with other program functions, including project management, recruiting, credentialing, and asset management.
Work flexible hours to support case managers and respond to dynamic disaster response needs.
May perform task or site lead functions, including scheduling authority.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned