Public Assistance Technical Specialists (Reservist On Call)

ICF • Austin, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

ICF's Disaster Management Division is seeking Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Technical Specialists – Reservist On Call to join their team. This ON-CALL position requires travel to client offices, disaster recovery sites, and may involve multiple-week assignments. This is a U.S. based position. On-Call employees are scheduled for work as it becomes available, with the freedom to accept or decline hours. They can work on concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment, provided there's no conflict of interest. FEMA Public Assistance (PA) is a program that provides financial and direct assistance to states, tribes, and territories when authorized as part of a presidential declaration. The program provides supplemental grants to government entities and certain private non-profits so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. PA can fund the repair, restoration, reconstruction or replacement of eligible public or certain nonprofit facilities or infrastructure damaged or destroyed by a disaster. This is not health or social services. As part of the Public Assistance Technical Specialist Reservist (On Call) Cadre, you will coordinate with senior and technical specialists and project team members to ensure performance of tasks. Responsibilities may include providing comprehensive disaster recovery, grant monitoring services to sub-recipients, and working with (possibly overseeing) disaster recovery staff and assisting with project management tasks. ICF aims to help Hurricane victims and communities recover and re-build for future resilience. ICF’s growing Disaster Management division is assembling an outstanding team equipped to offer expert advisory services, bringing the strength of past performance and a hands-on integrated multidisciplinary approach.

Requirements

• 3+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years working in disaster recovery and grant monitoring through the federal and state levels of government with emphasis on the FEMA Public Assistance program.
• 2+ year’s working knowledge of RS Means, Xactimate, FEMA Cost Estimate or applicable web-based cost estimator software.
• 5+ years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance programs, Hazard Mitigation 404, 406, Alternate and Improved Project requirements.
• Must be able and willing to travel (flight and vehicle) as required for project work with minimal notice.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Excel and computer use.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting “on-time” and professionally, including ability to follow directions.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and activities, independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and oral communication, including interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills to help resolve project constraints and make decisions, paired with a desire to take initiative.
• Ability to work well under continually changing deadlines and priorities.
• Awareness and appreciation of applicant situations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and community dynamics.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, disaster management, construction, infrastructure, energy, finance or related area.
• Experience working active disasters with CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, 406/404-HMGP.
• Experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements.
• Strong background in various types of construction.
• Experience addressing FEMA Public Assistance policy and guidance technical issues in regard to current law and regulations.
• Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.
• FEMA Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work on scopes of work, cost alignments and building projects.
• Evaluate facility damages, documents, and photographs pursuant to scope of service consultations.
• Work on damaged component inventory and detailed estimate of damage.
• Cost estimation during project development and project formulation.
• Applying program requirements, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Provide accurate repair cost information to help build competitive estimates.
• Provide detailed review of FEMA project sub-grant applications (project worksheets) for completeness and preparation of version requests.
• Support project team members with technical interpretations and assistance.
• Attend meetings with agencies and applicants to establish assessment of proposed recovery projects, discuss project objectives, and construction budget as requested.
• Consult on Hazard Mitigation, 428 Alternative Procedures, and other FEMA Public Assistance rules and regulations.
• Applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.
• Create damage component inventory and detailed estimate of damages.
• Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of intangibles.
• Exercise independent judgement in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Coordinate and participate in resolution of project related issues and concerns.
• Optimize procedures and maintain communication and focus.
• Maintain and track each case as required in project report management information system.
• Measure performance with key metrics.
• Keep management team informed on issues, problems & resolutions.
• Provide superior customer service skill set, ability to listen, facilitate and negotiate problems.
• Expertise in area in which you are assigned.
• Carry out timely and accurate duties as requested.
• Travel as required to client recovery and ICF sites as required and requested by ICF management.

Benefits

• While the range below is broader, this position will offer an hourly pay range between $25-$40 per hour, based upon % match to job description, location, etc., as determined by the hiring team. Higher education and experience will not change this salary range.
• The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is : $55,665.00 - $94,631.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level