Commercial Rater

4 weeks ago

Herndon, Virginia, United States Serco North America Full time

Job Summary

Serco North America is seeking a skilled Commercial Rater to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance recovery initiatives in the Midwest.

This role will involve working with state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, as well as private non-profits, to provide support and services.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing cost estimates for infrastructure projects, evaluating applicant-provided cost claims, and researching and updating equipment rates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop cost estimates for infrastructure projects
  • Evaluate applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness
  • Research, review, and update equipment rates used in reimbursing applicants for the use of applicant-owned equipment
  • Develop and validate the Scope of Work (SOW), Cost Estimate for to-be-completed work based on Site Inspection Reports (SIR) and provided Damage Descriptions and Dimensions (DDD)
  • Enter projects into the Grants Manager (GM) system and ensure the developed DDD, SOW, and cost are consistent with each other and adequately supported by source documentation
  • Utilize standard sampling methodology to verify projects
  • Document the requirements necessary to complete the project in a Request for Information (RFI) while working with the PDMG and the Task Force Lead to resolve outstanding requests
  • Perform peer reviews of projects formulated by other team members
  • Verify legal descriptions in public records
  • Inspect new, existing, and damaged property, to include all parts of the structures taking into consideration condition, design, construction, and land value

Requirements

  • 2 years minimum of prior Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) experience
  • A bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in a related field, OR 10 years of experience in a related field
  • 1-2 years of experience in providing appraisal services of large commercial infrastructures
  • Restoration of Roads, Bridges, Water control Facilities, Buildings, Equipment, Utilities, Debris Removal, Schools, Churches, Parks, and recreation centers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong Microsoft Office Skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • The ability to go on 6-12 month deployments at a minimum
  • Comfortability and experience using a Smartphone
  • Knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Program/Policy
  • Trained in the new Public Assistance delivery model is preferred

About Serco North America

Serco North America is a leading provider of professional services and technology solutions to the U.S. government and commercial markets.

We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers.

Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients.