Disaster Recovery Senior Public Assistance Specialist ON CALL US

ICFs Disaster Management Division seeks Disaster Recovery Senior Public Assistance Specialists to join our team. This position is US Nationwide. This ON-CALL position will require travel to client offices disaster recovery sites and deployable for multiple week assignments.

About On-Call Employment with ICF: Due to the seasonal or project-specific nature of our disaster and emergency management work ICF hires professionals as On-Call employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work as it becomes available with the freedom to accept or decline hours. They can work on concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment provided theres no conflict of interest.

Definition: FEMA Public Assistance (PA) is a program provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that provides financial and direct assistance to states tribes and territories when authorized as part of a presidential declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The program provides supplemental grants to state tribal territorial and local governments and certain types of private non-profits so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. PA can fund the repair restoration reconstruction or replacement of eligible public or certain nonprofit facilities or infrastructure damaged or destroyed by a disaster. This is not health or social services.

The Public Assistance Specialist will serve as professional support for the Public Assistance Division. Assisting with PA Program delivery project worksheet development and operational details. At ICF we make BIG things happen. Lets work together to help Hurricane victims and communities recover and re-build 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 hands-on integrated multidisciplinary approach. Join the ICF team and help make a difference.

Compensation: While the range below is broader this position will offer an hourly pay range between $40-$50 per hour based upon % match to job description location etc. as determined by the hiring team.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with Federal and State Recovery Programs and Initiatives Public Assistance and its implementing regulations with subject matter expertise.

Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification consideration and resolution of a wide variety of FEMA and Public Assistance issues and problems.

Addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements.

Addressing FEMA Public Assistance policy and guidance technical issues in regard to current law and regulations.

Analyze and track FEMA project worksheets and required operational data management.

Support team and stakeholders with training and technical assistance.

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.

Travel as required to client recovery and ICF sites as required and requested by ICF management.

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

Must Have Qualifications:

5 years of FEMA State or Local Public Assistance experience (see definition above) addressing operational issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex programmatic element. May include PA Hazard Mitigation Grants.

4 years of experience personally analyzing FEMA project worksheets.

Must be able and willing to travel (flight and vehicle) as required for project work with minimal notice.

Must have a valid drivers license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Professional Skills: (You bring these with you on Day One)

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite MS Excel and computer use.

High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting on-time and professionally including ability to follow directions.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively plan prioritize and manage multiple tasks and activities independently and collaboratively.

Strong written and oral communication including interpersonal and presentation 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.

Awareness and appreciation of applicant situations socioeconomic backgrounds and community dynamics.

Preferred Skills: (May set candidates apart)

Bachelors degree in environmental disaster management construction infrastructure energy finance or related area.

Experience working active disasters with CDBG-DR CDBG-MIT 406/404-HMGP.

Experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements.

Strong background in various types of construction.

Experience addressing FEMA Public Assistance policy and guidance technical issues in regard to current law and regulations.

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.

FEMA Certifications.

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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 full-time employment is: