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Introduction

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

Position Summary:

Mission of Role/Position Summary

Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. The Public Assistance Specialist for Disaster Recovery Services will play an integral part of helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters. In addition, this role will be providing general recovery assistance and funding eligibility expertise for our clients. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference in the world, and interested in supporting local, state, and federal jurisdictions prepare for and recover from disasters.

Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

• Provides Technical Assistance and expertise to help clients through the recovery process.
• Maintains 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.
• Ensures quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks.
• Utilizes grant portal system to track and evaluate client information.
• Maintains and utilize knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements.
• Works through all phases of the grant lifecycle.

Education/Experience Preferred:

• 3+ years public assistance/grant experience required.
• Strong knowledge in categories A, B, C, G, and E.
• Experience with at least two major Disaster Recovery efforts.
• Experience working and supporting in an Emergency Operations Center.
• Bachelors degree in emergency management, engineering, construction management or a relatable field preferred.
• Highly organized and Detail-oriented.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Grants Portal, EMMIE, or any state specific grant systems.
• Customer service oriented Technical Skills.
• Excellent and proven computer skills, particularly with database software and Microsoft Office Suite project eligibility, scope of work and estimating costs to repair or replace a facility or structure to restore it to its pre-disaster design.
• FEMAs Public Assistance Program experience.
• The ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field with Federal, State and local officials.
• Experience Writing Project Worksheets (PWs).
• Financial compliance experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Not a typical office environment, work environment may be outdoors in various weather conditions, on-site with clients, or with an Emergency Operations Center.
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds if needed and be mobile around office or client sites.
• Ability to work remotely if needed.
• Willingness to travel to meetings and other events as needed, sometimes after hours and on weekends.
• May require long hours at a computer.

Expected Hours of Work:
Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required.

EEO Statement

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.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,compensation,and training.AC Disaster Consultingwill not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting AC Disaster Consulting Human Resources team at hr@acdisaster.com.

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Benefits

Not benefits eligible.