FEMA Public Assistance Specialist

4 weeks ago

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States AC Disaster Consulting Full time
Job Title: Public Assistance Specialist

At AC Disaster Consulting, we are seeking a highly skilled Public Assistance Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our disaster recovery services team, you will play a critical role in helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual with experience in FEMA public assistance and grant management. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of FEMA PA categories, disaster recovery efforts, and grant management software. If you have a passion for making a difference in the world and are interested in supporting local, state, and federal jurisdictions prepare for and recover from disasters, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical assistance and expertise to clients through the recovery process.
  • Communicate with local, state, and federal officials at all levels.
  • Write, review, and amend scopes of work as needed.
  • Utilize knowledge of Stafford Act, current FEMA policies and procedures, Public Assistance Program & Policy Guide, 2 CFR procurement requirements, debris removal & monitoring, and the FEMA Public Assistance Delivery Model.
  • Attend in-person and virtual exploratory calls, recovery scoping meetings, and site inspections.
  • Maintain a complete understanding of all applicable Public Assistance Policies, requirements, and evaluation protocols.
  • Analyze and evaluate selected project applications, supporting documentation, and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable FEMA policies and procedures.
  • Ensure quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks.
  • Utilize grant portal system to track and evaluate client information.
  • Maintain and utilize knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements.
  • Work through all phases of the grant lifecycle.

Requirements:

  • 1-5+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience.
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge of all FEMA PA categories.
  • Demonstrated experience in major disaster recovery efforts.
  • Demonstrated experience writing project worksheets (PWs).
  • Demonstrated experience using database software to work with project eligibility, scope of work, and estimating costs to repair or replace facility or structure to its pre-disaster design.
  • Experience working in and supporting an Emergency Operations Center.
  • Experience with grants portal, EMMIE, or any state-specific grants systems.
  • Experience conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field with Federal, State, and local officials.
  • Financial compliance experience.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management is preferred. Years of experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, in addition to the minimum requirements.

Additional Information:

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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