Disaster Recovery Program Specialist

CDM Smith; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Florida is seeking a Disaster Program Delivery Specialist to support eligibility, priority assignments, and data audits for disaster recovery programs. You will coordinate communications with applicants, arrange site inspections and manage document flow with FEMA resources.

Responsibilities include validating damage details, reviewing claims for eligibility, preparing determination memos and conducting close-out briefings. Domestic travel is required and a FEMA badge is needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Domestic travel is required.
• 5 years of in-field experience (2 years of in-field experience with a bachelor’s degree).

Responsibilities

• Collects, coordinates and/or reviews applicant data to determine eligibility and priority of assignments, audits for completeness and reviews PDA information.
• Supports communication with applicants about status, schedules regular meetings and tracks FEMA requests.
• Coordinates document transmittals via FEMA’s Consolidated Resource Centers and schedules site inspections.
• Validates damage details, scopes of work and costs; participates in FEMA meetings and may evaluate claims for eligibility.
• Assists with Determination Memo development and communicates final determinations to applicants at close out.
• May coordinate basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate damage for FEMA. Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a FEMA Badge.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Adaptability

U.S. citizenship

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CDM Smith in Florida is seeking a Disaster Program Delivery Specialist to support eligibility, priority assignments, and data audits for disaster recovery programs. You will coordinate communications with applicants, arrange site inspections and manage document flow with FEMA resources.

Responsibilities include validating damage details, reviewing claims for eligibility, preparing determination memos and conducting close-out briefings. Domestic travel is required and a FEMA badge is needed.