Debris Monitor - Locals Preferred

Essential Functions

• General Duties:
  • Observe and document debris removal operations to ensure compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance (PA) program requirements and project guidelines.
  • Accurately complete and maintain required documentation, including load tickets, daily logs, and incident reports.
  • Maintain clear, professional communication with contractors, supervisors, coworkers, client reps, and the public.
  • Capture and maintain photographic and written documentation of work activities, debris, and load trucks.
  • Participate in daily briefings and follow all project procedures, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Project-Specific Duties (Based on Assignment):
  • Monitor debris removal in assigned project areas, which may include public rights-of-way (ROW), private property (PPDR), or waterways.
  • Verify required authorizations (e.g., Right of Entry) and ensure proper documentation is completed.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements, including coordination with appropriate specialists when needed.
  • Identify and report potential impacts to protected areas, waterways, or historical sites.
• Field Monitor Duties:
  • Monitor debris collection activities at loading sites to ensure eligibility and compliance with FEMA PA guidelines.
  • Verify debris types and ensure proper segregation (e.g., vegetative, C&D, mixed debris).
  • Confirm and document load ticket information, including location and applicable details.
  • ID and document pre-existing and third-party contractor caused damage.
  • Ensure traffic control measures (MOT/WZTC) and site safety practices are properly implemented.
  • Track work progress and report discrepancies or issues to supervisors.
• Tower Monitor Duties:
  • Verify load tickets and document incoming debris loads at disposal or debris management sites (DMS).
  • Estimate and validate load volumes based on truck capacity and load characteristics.
  • Ensure debris is deposited in the correct designated areas based on debris type.
  • Maintain awareness of site access routes and ensure ingress/egress remains clear.
• Waterway Monitor Duties:
  • Monitor debris removal operations in waterways, including rivers, streams, canals, lakes, reservoirs, and coastal areas.
  • Observe and document third-party contractor operations conducted from boats or other marine vessels to ensure compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance (PA) program requirements and project guidelines.
  • Verify debris eligibility and proper handling during water-based removal operations.
  • Ensure debris is properly collected, contained, transported, and disposed of according to project specifications.

Requirements

• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours and commit to a minimum 30-day assignment in remote locations.
• Ability to work with 10-12 hours' notice and work long hourly shifts, generally 10-12 hours per day (subject to overtime pay where applicable).
• Able to travel to different sites around the project areas in North Carolina.
• Ability to withstand constant exposure to outside elements including heat or cold depending on job location.
• Must be comfortable with working in potentially unstable risky conditions and tough terrain.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Must have or be able to provide your own heavy-duty boots that cover and support the ankle and long pants.
• Have excellent penmanship.
• Ability to lift more than 10+ pounds.
• Ability to work in unstable conditions over water.
• Must provide your own steel-toed boots and long pants.
• Have a smartphone with the ability to download apps.
• Can understand and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must submit to and pass a drug screen and background check.

Benefits

CDR Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D.

Must be able to work in the United States to apply.