Project Specialist - Public Assistance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Working closely with clients to document their losses for reimbursement (Data Packages/Project Worksheets)
• Reviewing complex documentation for missing hours, equipment, materials, etc.
• Aiding project managers or engineers in major segments of moderate to complex projects or tasks
• Participating in site visits/inspections
• Create detailed damage descriptions of each site
• Quantify losses/sites and document proposed scope of work required to restore site to its original condition
• Gather and process documentation for grant/other reimbursement
• Travel as required by supervisor
• Conduct other duties which may arise from time to time and/or commensurate with the title and position

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience is required
• Experience with FEMA's Grant Portal
• Experience in Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA)
• PREFERRED: Experience with Closeout packages
• Provide Form I-9 supporting documentation that proves your identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Ability to deploy with short notice
• Commit to a minimum 20 week assignment in Kentucky and be physically able to work under disaster conditions
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Desire to work in a fast-paced work environment to meet deadlines
• Work professionally, effectively, and efficiently in a team environment with various stakeholders
• PREFERENCE: One or more of the following FEMA Public Assistance classroom training's: Public Assistance Operations IPublic Assistance Operations IIProject Worksheet (PW) DevelopmentCost Estimating Format (CEF)Debris Management/Operations406 Hazard Mitigation

Qualifications

• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES TO APPLY