FEMA - Appraisal Specialist

CDM Smith; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a FEMA Appraisal Specialist to join their team. This role involves reviewing commercial property insurance documentation, assessing insurance proceeds, and ensuring compliance with NFIP requirements. You will communicate with FEMA and various governmental entities, coordinate site inspections, and provide recommendations to support the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to critical disaster recovery efforts across the nation. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a FEMA Badge.
• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years with a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Review insurance documentation and assess insurance proceeds.
• Communicate with FEMA and local governments regarding claims.
• Coordinate site inspections to validate damage for grants.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel)

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

40484BR

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 identifies 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; determines applicable NFIP requirements, including for future insurance coverage.
3. Provides recommendations.
4. Communicates and coordinates with staff within FEMA as well as local, state, tribal and/or territorial governments.
5. 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.
6. Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Title: FEMA - Appraisal Specialist

Group: WAF Field Mod Fringe

Employment Type: Temporary

Minimum Qualifications:

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

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 100%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Temporary

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
2. High competency with the use of computers and computing software (Word, Excel).
3. Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
4. Demonstrates good attention to detail and ability to work independently.
5. Good written and oral communication skills.
6. 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 excited to announce that CDM Smith won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors – PA TAC V in the West Zone. The West Zone includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. 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. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community.