Disaster Recovery Technical Specialist Public Assistance Reservist (On-Call)

Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Technical Specialist Reservist (On-Call)

When communities are impacted by hurricanes floods wildfires tornadoes and other major disasters recovery requires experienced technical professionals who can assess damage evaluate recovery needs develop cost estimates and help restore critical public infrastructure. Their expertise helps communities recover faster rebuild smarter and become more resilient for the future.

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 navigate complex funding requirements following catastrophic events. We are seeking experienced Public Assistance Technical Specialists to join our On-Call Reservist team and support disaster recovery efforts across the country.

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 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 construction estimating disaster recovery FEMA Public Assistance infrastructure assessment and related technical expertise where applicable.

What You Will Do
Evaluate damaged facilities infrastructure documentation and photographs to support disaster recovery project development.
Develop and review scopes of work damage inventories repair recommendations and cost estimates.
Apply FEMA Public Assistance policies regulations and program requirements during project development and review.
Review FEMA Project Worksheets and supporting documentation for completeness accuracy and compliance.
Provide technical guidance and support to project teams applicants and recovery stakeholders.
Consult on Hazard Mitigation Alternate Procedures Improved Projects and other FEMA Public Assistance requirements.
Participate in meetings with agencies applicants contractors and project teams to support recovery project planning and implementation.
Maintain accurate project records reporting and documentation within program management systems.
Support recovery initiatives that help restore critical public infrastructure and community services.

Required Qualifications
3 years of experience supporting FEMA Public Assistance programs including Hazard Mitigation (Sections 404 and/or 406) Alternate Procedures Improved Projects or related recovery initiatives.
3 years of construction infrastructure engineering estimating building assessment or related technical experience.
2 years of experience utilizing RSMeans Xactimate FEMA Cost Estimating Format (CEF) or comparable cost estimating software.
Experience supporting disaster recovery projects at the federal state tribal territorial or local government level.
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 in construction management engineering architecture environmental sciences disaster management infrastructure finance or a related field.
Experience supporting active disaster recovery programs funded through FEMA Public Assistance Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) CDBG-DR or CDBG-MIT.
Experience applying FEMA Public Assistance policy guidance and regulations to complex recovery projects.
Experience evaluating infrastructure construction public works utilities facilities or capital improvement projects.
Experience supporting disaster recovery projects involving complex stakeholder political or programmatic considerations.
FEMA certifications or relevant FEMA coursework.

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