Public Assistance Compliance Specialist

AC Disaster Consulting•Clarksville, TN

1d•$26 - $32•Remote

About The Position

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. Our experienced professionals have been a part of the growth and modernization of emergency management for nearly 30 years, proudly supporting programs for some of the most challenging natural disasters and catastrophic events under our mission of staying competent, caring, and connected. MISSION Driven by compassion. Defined by expertise. Strengthened by collaboration. We empower communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience. VISION In the true spirit of emergency management – ACDC seeks to solve crises, both for the communities and individuals affected by disasters as well as for the clients we serve. Our team brings a whole community approach, compassionate guidance and decades of hands-on experience to best embody our core values: competent, caring, and connected. The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities. Position Summary: Job Title: Public Assistance Compliance Specialist Full Time/Part Time/PRN: Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-exempt Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular Hourly/Salary: Hourly Compensation: $26-32/hour Travel/Location: Remote with up to 25% travel to onsite locations in TN

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.
1-7+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience (Junior-level: 1-3 years, 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 or other relevant field is preferred.
Experience conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDAs in the field with Federal, State, and local officials
Financial compliance experience

Responsibilities

Conduct project-level validation of FEMA PA work across Categories A–G, with emphasis on emergency work, permanent work, and management costs (CAT-Z).
Review PWs, versions, RFIs, and supporting documentation for completeness, eligibility, reasonable cost, and alignment with approved scope.
Evaluate applicant procurement and contracting files against 2 CFR 200 and FEMA PA procurement policy; document deficiencies and required corrective actions.
Perform or validate insurance reviews, duplication of benefits analysis, and force-account labor/equipment documentation.
Identify compliance risks (ineligible work, insufficient documentation, scope creep, cost reasonableness issues, time-limit concerns) and recommend risk-managed paths to resolution.
Support appeals, first/second appeals packages, and response to FEMA/state inquiries with policy citations and organized exhibits.
Track validation metrics (projects reviewed, findings closed, documentation gaps, closeout readiness) for weekly Project Management reporting.
Contribute to closeout SOP development and consistent application of quality standards across a multi-disaster portfolio.
Coordinate professionally with applicants/subrecipients, TEMA staff, FEMA counterparts, and internal project leadership.
Perform other duties related to the role as assigned.