FEMA - Disaster Recovery Specialists (Hazard Mitigation Specialist)

Responsibilities

• Assist local government agencies and other program-eligible entities in the preparation of grant applications for the restoration or mitigation of damaged public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings and utilities.
• Gather essential information from program applicants, conceptualize mitigation strategies, and write/review mitigation plans.
• Work progress and supporting documentation is continually updated in FEMA’s Grants Portal, Grants Manager or FEMA Grants Outcome (FEMA GO) applications.
• Travel to disaster sites to support the delivery of the FEMA Public Assistance Program or other grant-funded programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience in field of study.
• A broad understanding of public infrastructure facilities and familiarity with industry standard construction practices, building codes, and permitting requirements.
• Working knowledge and experience in applying FEMA hazard mitigation policy and Section 203, 404 and 406 of the Stafford Act.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite applications.
• 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 and deploy to a disaster recovery operation for up to 12 months.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Be a U.S. citizen capable of passing a federal background investigation to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working as a Hazard Mitigation Specialist.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience working in the fields of architecture, engineering or construction management.
• Experience with modern construction practices, facility assessments, construction inspection, project scope development and cost estimating.
• Working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other governmental regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of FEMA’s Grants Manager or Grants Portal.
• Proficiency using cost estimating software such as RS Means.
• Experience with FEMA’s Benefit Cost Analysis tool.

Skills

• Prior experience working as a Hazard Mitigation Specialist.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience working in the fields of architecture, engineering or construction management.
• Experience with modern construction practices, facility assessments, construction inspection, project scope development and cost estimating.
• Working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other governmental regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of FEMA’s Grants Manager or Grants Portal.
• Proficiency using cost estimating software such as RS Means.
• Experience with FEMA’s Benefit Cost Analysis tool.

Benefits

Salary Range: $55 to $70 hourly. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Pay

Salary Range: $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.