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FEMA Public Assistance TAC Position Opportunities

GHD is hiring highly motivated and experienced FEMA Public Assistance Technical Specialists to join our team of professionals working on FEMA disaster recovery projects.

We provide Technical Assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support of its mission as a sub-prime contractor to the Public Assistance (PA) Program. The PA program supports the recovery efforts of States, Counties, Municipalities, Tribal Govts, and Private Non-Profits by providing them with grant assistance for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure.

GHD is actively searching for highly motivated, dedicated, and experienced professionals to fill various Part-time as needed Temporary Positions. This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS Public Trust Clearance. The Public Assistance positions will be embedded within FEMA disaster locations to provide technical assistance that may include:

• Conducting site visits and damage assessments of disaster-related damaged infrastructure
• Collaborating with the State and local governments to develop detailed damage descriptions, scopes of work (SOW) and cost estimates for restoration of damaged infrastructure and for cost effective hazard mitigation measures
• Working with the State and local governments to come to agreement on damage descriptions, scopes of work, and cost estimates
• Providing technical support and guidance on assessing damaged facilities, and grant formulation to ensure smooth delivery of the program to applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have expert level proficiency in various computer-based program applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, Adobe, MS Office, and Google Earth.
• Ability and experience in conducting in person and virtual meetings using digital conference platforms such as MS Teams and Zoom.
• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours.
• Must be able to commit a minimum of 45-90 days, with total length of a deployment to be a 6mo - 1yr+ assignment in remote locations and in disaster conditions.
• Ability to professionally interact with Public Entities/FEMA Applicants, Grant Recipients, and other disaster recovery stakeholders.
• To be successful in an entry level position, you will need to have a minimum of 2 years of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) experience.
• Qualifications for the Mid-Level is a Bachelor’s degree and 5-10 years of FEMA PA experience.
• Qualifications for the Senior level is a Bachelor’s degree and 10-15 years of FEMA PA experience.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Working knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Program/Policy Guide v4
• Trained in the “New” PA delivery model with web-based Grants Manager Experience
• FEMA PA field deployment experience preferred
• Active FEMA badge preferred
• Working knowledge of FEMA’s Cost Estimating Format (CEF) and RS Means
• Professional demeanor and customer service skills are a must

Preferred Qualifications

• We are looking for Professionals with skillsets in over 50 categories including:
• Archaeologist Mid
• Archaeologist Senior
• Architect Mid
• Architect Senior
• Architectural Historian Mid
• Architectural Historian Senior
• Biologist Mid
• Biologist Senior
• Certified Floodplain Manager Mid
• Certified Floodplain Manager Senior
• Civil Engineer Mid
• Civil Engineer Senior
• Coastal Engineer Mid
• Coastal Engineer Senior
• Construction Manager Mid
• Construction Manager Senior
• Construction or Building Inspector Mid
• Construction or Building Inspector Senior
• Ecologist Senior
• Electrical Engineer Mid
• Electrical Engineer Senior
• Environmental Engineer Senior
• Environmental Planner Mid
• Environmental Planner Senior
• Estimator Mid
• Estimator Senior
• General Planner Mid
• General Planner Senior
• Geologist Senior
• Graphic Artist Senior
• Health Scientist Senior
• Historic Architect Mid
• Historic Architect Senior
• Horticulturalist Senior
• Hydraulic Engineer Senior
• Hydrologist Senior
• Industrial Hygienist Senior
• Management Analyst (Program Strategist) Mid
• Management Analyst (Program Strategist) Senior
• Mechanical Engineer Mid
• Mechanical Engineer Senior
• Project Manager Mid
• Project Manager Senior
• Reports and Communication Specialist Mid
• Reports and Communication Specialist Senior
• Sanitary Engineer Senior
• Soil/Geotechnical Engineer Mid
• Soil/Geotechnical Engineer Senior
• Structural Engineer Mid
• Structural Engineer Senior
• Technical Writer Mid
• Technical Writer Senior
• Trainer Mid
• Trainer Senior
• Water Quality Specialist Senior
• Wetlands Specialist Senior

Background Investigation

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a FEMA/DHS background investigation

Compensation

• Aggressive compensation based on credentials, experience, and degrees.
• Compensation is dependent upon educational and professional background, experience and to-be-decided classification and skill level, per FEMA contractual guidelines.
• Per diem (food and lodging) and rapid reimbursement at GSA rates apply to all staff living greater than 50 miles from duty station.

Amount of Travel Required

• Must be willing to temporarily relocate to a disaster site, for an extended period of time.
• Rotation to place of residence reimbursed and allowed every depending on details outlined on the FEMA Task Order.

Are you passionate about pursuing this position? If so, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link below.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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