FEMA Recovery Coordinator

Job Summary

The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) seeks a FEMA Recovery Coordinator to manage FEMA-funded projects resulting from Hurricane Sandy. Key responsibilities include project management, records management, monitoring, financial review, and coordinating across agencies.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with EDC on project management
• Collaborates with partner agencies in developing and updating tracking systems or timelines for project management
• Manages recordkeeping to ensure compliance with Federal and OMB requirements
• Reviews and revises FEMA recovery documents
• Makes decisions on questions requiring further analysis or review
• Monitors scope development and reviews cost estimates
• Reviews requests for financial disbursement and reimbursement requests
• Assesses and coordinates with other City entities and agencies

Requirements

• Advanced familiarity with FEMA requirements and project management
• Experience working directly with the City of New York on Hurricane Sandy-related FEMA projects
• Working knowledge of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience working directly with the City of New York on Hurricane Sandy-related FEMA projects
• Working knowledge of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above

Pay

$62,868.00 – $75,000.00