Emergency Management Public Assistance Cadre 2026

AC Disaster Consulting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

AC Disaster Consulting in the United States is seeking Emergency Management Public Assistance Specialists at junior, mid, or senior levels. Primary duties include guiding clients through FEMA public assistance and disaster recovery processes, with up to 100% travel and on-site deployment as needed.

Positions are temporary to start, with compensation ranging from $23 to $65 per hour depending on location and job level.

Qualifications

• 1-7+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience.
• Knowledge of FEMA categories A, B and E.
• Experience in at least 2 major disaster recovery efforts.
• Experience writing project worksheets (PWs).
• Experience using database software for project eligibility, scope, and cost estimation.
• Experience in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Strong MS Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to clients through the recovery process.
• Ensure compliance with FEMA policies and evaluation protocols.
• Analyze project applications, supporting docs, and inspection reports for accuracy.
• Ensure quality and on-time delivery of tasks; track client information via grants portal.
• Work through all phases of the grant lifecycle.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Analytical thinking

Time management

Multi-tasking

Oral and written communication

Customer service oriented

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Emergency Management degree preferred

Tools

Grants portal (EMMIE)

MS Excel

Project worksheets writing tools

Job description

Exciting Opportunities in Emergency Management Await!!!

When you're the best at what you do, you want to work for a company that's the best at what they do!

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. Our experienced professionals have been a part of the growth and modernization of emergency management for nearly 30 years, proudly supporting programs for some of the most challenging natural disasters and catastrophic events under our mission of staying competent, caring, and connected.

Mission

Driven by compassion. Defined by expertise. Strengthened by collaboration. We empower communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience.

Vision

In the true spirit of emergency management – ACDC seeks to solve crises, both for the communities and individuals affected by disasters as well as for the clients we serve. Our team brings a whole community approach, compassionate guidance and decades of hands‑on experience to best embody our core values: competent, caring, and connected.

These positions will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Positions are contingent upon work availability, client requirements, and/or client approval. Ability to deploy anywhere in the US with 24-48 hours notice required. Your application is to become part of our cadre list and does not constitute a guaranteed job offer. If you choose to apply and your interest or availability requirements change, please notify us so we can update your application. Thank you!

Position Summary

• Job Title: Emergency Management Public Assistance Specialist (Junior, Mid, Senior levels)
• Full Time or Part Time: Full time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
• Compensation: $23-65/hour depending on location & job level
• Travel/Location: On-site in various areas of the country as needed, with up to 100% travel required. Must be able to travel/deploy for extended time period. Preference may be given to candidates local to the worksite areas.

Benefits Summary

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except as required by law.

Mission of Role/Position Summary

Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. The Public Assistance Specialist for the disaster Recovery division will play an integral part of helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters. In addition, this role will be providing general recover assistance for emergency operations. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference in the world, and interested in supporting local, state, and federal jurisdictions to prepare for and recover from disasters.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge in categories A, B, and E
• Experience with at least two major Disaster Recovery efforts.
• Experience working and supporting in an Emergency Operations Center.
• Able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented Technical Skills.
• The ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Expected Hours of Work

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to onsite work is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands

• Mobility required on‑site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment

• Emergency management consultants may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on‑site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
• If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Workplace Health & Safety

We are committed to fostering a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to champion a culture of safety by complying with all health and safety policies and procedures, completing required training, identifying and reporting hazards, exercising sound judgment, and taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, their colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve.

Experience/Education Required

• 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 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 to work with project eligibility, scope of work, and estimating costs to repair or replace facility or structure to its pre‑disaster design
• Experience working in and supporting an Emergency Operations Center
• Experience with grants portal, EMMIE, or any state specific grants systems
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel

Experience/Education Preferred

• A Bachelors degree in Emergency Management or other relevant field is preferred.
• Experience conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDAs in the field with Federal, State, and local officials)
• Financial compliance experience

Additional Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

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