Emergency Management – Individual Assistance (IA) / Housing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Advises clients on IA/Housing policy considerations as dictated in the Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG).
• Delivers technical assistance to state and local stakeholders on IA housing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Serves as a daily, hands-on, programmatic thought leader for client stakeholders.
• Liaises with external partners, government agencies, and community organizations to leverage housing and emergency lodging resources and expertise for project implementation, ensuring alignment with client emergency management priorities and goals.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of professional experience in emergency management.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of FEMA IA and housing policies as dictated in Sections 403, 408, and 428 of the Stafford Act, the Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG), and National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF).
• Prior experience in coordinating and managing temporary housing strategy preferred.

Benefits

• Salary range of $70,000 - $150,000.
• Comprehensive benefits program, including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and more.