Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialist Reservist (On-Call)

Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialist Reservist (On-Call)

When communities are impacted by hurricanes floods wildfires tornadoes and other major disasters recovery takes more than fundingit takes experienced professionals who can help restore critical infrastructure navigate complex recovery programs and support long-term resilience.

At ICF our Disaster Management team partners with federal state tribal territorial and local governments to help communities recover and rebuild. We support disaster recovery programs that restore essential public services strengthen infrastructure and help communities emerge stronger following catastrophic events. We are seeking experienced Public Assistance professionals to join our On-Call Reservist team and support disaster recovery efforts across the country. The focus on community recovery infrastructure restoration and helping clients navigate federal recovery programs aligns with ICFs Disaster Management talent attraction messaging.

This is a U.S.-based on-call position that may require travel to client sites field locations and disaster recovery operations for multi-week assignments.

Why Join Our Reservist Team
Support communities during some of their most critical moments of recovery.
Apply your Public Assistance expertise to meaningful real-world challenges.
Gain experience across a variety of disaster recovery programs and geographies.
Work alongside experienced disaster recovery professionals committed to helping communities rebuild.
Enjoy the flexibility of on-call employment while remaining connected to impactful work.

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 assignments. Individuals may work on concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignments provided there is no conflict of interest.

For many professionals this model provides the opportunity to contribute to meaningful disaster recovery efforts while maintaining flexibility and pursuing other professional interests.

Please provide an updated resume that highlights experience relevant to the qualifications listed below including disaster recovery FEMA Public Assistance grants management and related recovery program experience where applicable.

What Youll Do
Support FEMA Public Assistance program delivery and disaster recovery operations.
Develop review and analyze FEMA Project Worksheets and supporting documentation.
Provide guidance on FEMA policies regulations and program requirements.
Partner with federal state tribal territorial and local stakeholders throughout the recovery process.
Resolve project and program issues while maintaining quality compliance and customer service standards.
Maintain accurate project documentation reporting and records.
Support recovery initiatives that help communities restore critical infrastructure and public services.

Required Qualifications
2 years of experience supporting FEMA Public Assistance FEMA Hazard Mitigation or comparable state or local disaster recovery programs.
2 years of experience reviewing developing or analyzing FEMA Project Worksheets.
3 years of professional work experience.
Ability and willingness to travel by air and vehicle with limited notice to support disaster recovery operations.
Valid U.S. drivers license and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree.
FEMA certifications or relevant FEMA coursework.
Experience interpreting and applying FEMA Public Assistance policy guidance and regulations.
Experience supporting disaster recovery operations involving complex programmatic or stakeholder considerations.
Experience working with federal state tribal territorial or local government partners.
Experience in grants management infrastructure recovery construction public works engineering architecture environmental services or related disciplines.

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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.

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