Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialist

AC Disaster Consulting; South Carolina; Remote; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Disaster Consulting seeks an EM Public Assistance Specialist at mid/senior level to support disaster recovery programs nationwide. The role involves reviewing FEMA PA applications, coordinating with clients, and ensuring compliance with federal procedures while field deployments are required.

Ideal candidates have 3-7+ years of FEMA grant experience, strong Excel skills, and EOC experience, with willingness to travel up to 100% and adapt to a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years FEMA public assistance and grant experience (Mid-level 3-5 years, Senior-level 5-7 years)
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of categories A, B, and E
• Demonstrated experience in at least 2 major disaster recovery efforts
• Demonstrated experience writing project worksheets (PWs)
• Demonstrated experience using database software for eligibility, scope, and costs to repair or replace facilities

Responsibilities

• Provides Technical Assistance and expertise to help clients through the recovery process.
• Maintains understanding of applicable Public Assistance Policies and evaluation protocols.
• Analyze and evaluate project applications, supporting documentation and inspection reports for accuracy and FEMA compliance.
• Ensures quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks.
• Uses grants portal system to track and evaluate client information.
• Maintains knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements.
• Works through all phases of the grant lifecycle.

Skills

Emergency management

Public assistance

Grant management

Microsoft Excel

EOC experience

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

FEMA public assistance

Grant management

Emergency Management degree

Tools

EMMIE

Grants portal

MS Excel

Job description

AC Disaster Consulting seeks an EM Public Assistance Specialist at mid/senior level to support disaster recovery programs nationwide. The role involves reviewing FEMA PA applications, coordinating with clients, and ensuring compliance with federal procedures while field deployments are required.

Ideal candidates have 3-7+ years of FEMA grant experience, strong Excel skills, and EOC experience, with willingness to travel up to 100% and adapt to a dynamic environment.