Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialist

AC Disaster Consulting; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 32,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Disaster Consulting is hiring an Emergency Management Public Assistance Specialist (Junior, Mid, Senior) to support disaster recovery across multiple sites. The role involves full-time work with travel to client sites, including extended deployments, and compensation ranging from $23 to $65 per hour depending on location and level.

Ideal candidates have FEMA PA experience, strong grant management skills, and the ability to navigate FEMA policies while coordinating with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1-7+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience (Junior-level: 1-3 years, Mid-level 3-5 years, Senior-level 5-7 years)
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of FEMA categories A, B, and E
• Demonstrated experience writing project worksheets (PWs)
• Demonstrated experience using database software to track eligibility, scope, and costs

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance and guidance to clients through the recovery process
• Maintains understanding of Public Assistance policies and evaluation protocols
• Analyzes project applications, documentation, and inspection reports for compliance with FEMA policies
• Ensures quality, on-time delivery of tasks
• Uses grants portal to track client information
• Understands procurement and contracting requirements
• Works through all phases of the grant lifecycle

Skills

FEMA public assistance

Grant management

Emergency Operations Center

MS Excel

MS Office

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field

Tools

EMMIE

Grants portal

Job description

AC Disaster Consulting is hiring an Emergency Management Public Assistance Specialist (Junior, Mid, Senior) to support disaster recovery across multiple sites. The role involves full-time work with travel to client sites, including extended deployments, and compensation ranging from $23 to $65 per hour depending on location and level.

Ideal candidates have FEMA PA experience, strong grant management skills, and the ability to navigate FEMA policies while coordinating with diverse stakeholders.