FEMA Public Assistance - Remote Hybrid - Los Angeles CA

ICF Disaster Management Division seeks a FEMA Public Assistance to join our team. This position is open to candidates located in California and nearby regions. Travel will be necessary.

The FEMA Public Assistance will serve as professional support for the Public Assistance Division and assist with PA Program delivery project worksheet development and operational details.

At ICF we make BIG things happen. Lets work together to help disaster victims and communities recover and rebuild for future resilience. ICFs growing Disaster Management division is assembling an outstanding team equipped to offer expert advisory services bringing the strength of past performance and a handson integrated multidisciplinary approach.

Join the ICF team and help make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with Federal and State Recovery Programs and Initiatives Public Assistance and its implementing regulations.
• Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification consideration and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.
• Develop and execute programspecific administrative and operational guidance.
• Address FEMA Public Assistance policy and guidance technical issues in regard to current law and regulations.
• Coordinate and participate in resolution of project related issues and concerns.
• Ensure the delivery of excellent customer service and support to partner agencies.
• Ensure timely administrative and fiscal processes for project worksheets.
• Promote capacity building through local state federal and nongovernmental partners.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise and leadership with program partners and customers.
• Coordinate and participate in resolution of project related issues and concerns.
• Optimize procedures and maintain communication and focus.
• Maintain and track each case as required in project report management information system.
• Measure performance with key metrics.
• Keep management team informed on issues problems & resolutions.
• Superior customer service skill set ability to listen facilitate and negotiate problems.
• Expertise in area in which you are assigned. Carry out timely and accurate duties as requested.

Please provide an updated resume aligned to the qualifications skills and experience required.

MustHave Qualifications:

• 2 years of FEMA State or Local Public Assistance experience addressing operational issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex programmatic element.
• 2 years of experience personally analyzing FEMA project worksheets.
• 5 years professional experience.
• Must be able and willing to travel as required for project work.
• Must have a valid drivers license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelors degree.
• Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification consideration and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.
• Experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements.
• Experience addressing FEMA Public Assistance policy and guidance technical issues in regard to current law and regulations.
• Background in various types of construction

Professional Skills:

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft software applications (Excel Word Outlook etc.
• Excellent listening written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills to help resolve project constraints and make decisions paired with a desire to take initiative.
• Ability to work well under continually changing deadlines and priorities.

Working at ICF

Pay Range There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on fulltime employment is: