Public Assistance Program Specialist

AC Disaster Consulting•Denver, CO

7h•Hybrid

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.

Requirements

5+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience
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

Support applicants/subrecipients through the FEMA PA grant lifecycle, from damage identification through project obligation and closeout readiness.
Conduct or support site inspections, damage assessments, and scoping of disaster-related work across Categories A–G.
Develop and write Project Worksheets in Grants Portal (or successor systems), including damage descriptions, scopes of work, cost estimates, and versions.
Gather, organize, and upload supporting documentation (force-account labor/equipment, contracts, invoices, photos, insurance, and procurement files).
Apply Stafford Act, PAPPG, and 2 CFR 200 standards to eligibility, cost reasonableness, and procurement questions; flag issues early.
Respond to FEMA and state RFIs and help applicants correct documentation gaps that would delay obligation or payment.
Track project status, deadlines, and outstanding items; keep applicant and internal leadership current on progress and risks.
Assist with insurance/duplication of benefits reviews and identification of potential 406 mitigation opportunities.
Coordinate professionally with applicants, TEMA/state staff, FEMA Program Delivery staff, and internal specialists.
Perform other duties related to the role as assigned.