FEMA - Appraisal Specialist

CDM Smith; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a FEMA Appraisal Specialist to review commercial property insurance documentation and assess damages. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, performing site inspections, and ensuring compliance with NFIP requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance processes, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. This position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital public assistance projects, providing essential support in disaster recovery efforts. If you are detail-oriented and adaptable, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Qualifications

• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years with a bachelor's degree.
• High competency with computers and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review insurance documentation and assess insurance proceeds.
• Communicate with FEMA and local governments for coordination.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Requisition ID: 40484BR

Business Unit: FSU

Job Description:

The FEMA Appraisal Specialist:

1. Reviews the applicant’s commercial property insurance documentation, including final settlement information, and identify additional information needed.
2. Assesses the amount of actual or estimated insurance proceeds for the damaged facility; ensures there is no duplication of benefits with grant funding; determine applicable NFIP requirements, including for future insurance coverage.
3. Communicates and coordinates with staff within FEMA as well as local, state, tribal and/or territorial governments.
4. May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
5. Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field of expertise with a bachelor’s degree.
2. Domestic travel is required.

Skills and Abilities:

1. High competency with the use of computers and computing software (Word, Excel).
2. Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
3. Demonstrates good attention to detail and ability to work independently.
4. Good written and oral communication skills.
5. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and process a large volume of requests. Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

Pay Range Minimum: $33.60

Pay Range Maximum: $67.20

Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity!: We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an “Evergreen” position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time.