FEMA-Disaster Recovery Specialists (Civil Engineers)

Responsibilities

In this role, you will deploy to disaster sites to support FEMA or other government entities in the delivery of disaster recovery programs such as the Public Assistance (PA) program or the FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Direct Housing program. Our Civil Engineers assist FEMA, local government agencies and other program-eligible entities in the preparation of grant applications for the restoration of damaged public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings and utilities, or use their expertise to plan and develop temporary housing solutions for disaster survivors. The work includes but is not limited to site assessments of disaster-damaged infrastructure, documenting detailed damage descriptions, developing restoration or new facility scopes of work, formulating detailed cost estimates, and assisting with hazard mitigation planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience working with public infrastructure
• Knowledge of modern construction practices and experience conducting facility assessments, performing construction inspections, and developing project scope and cost estimates
• Working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other governmental regulatory compliance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment under stressful conditions
• The ability to work up to 12 hours per day, 7 days a week while deployed to a disaster recovery operation for up to 12 months
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Be a U.S. citizen capable of passing a federal background investigation to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Working knowledge of the FEMA PA Program law, regulation and policy
• Prior FEMA PA experience as: Program Delivery Manager, Site Inspector, Policy Advisor, Cost Estimator, or Hazard Mitigation Specialist
• Working knowledge of FEMA’s Grants Manager or Grants Portal
• Experience with residential site development or construction including roads, utilities, and drainage
• Proficiency using cost estimating software such as RS Means and Xactimate

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

At Dewberry, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The projected range for this position is $55 to $70 hourly. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Schedule

This is a non-full-time, deployment-based on-call position supporting disaster relief efforts across the United States. Team members are deployed to impacted sites as needed and may travel frequently on short notice. While the role requires physical presence at various disaster locations, it is not tied to a single office or fixed worksite.