FEMA - Appraisal Specialist

CDM Smith; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Appraisal Specialist to join their team. This role involves reviewing commercial property insurance documentation and coordinating with various stakeholders, including FEMA and local governments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with NFIP requirements. This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple requests efficiently. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment, this could be an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years with a bachelor's degree.
• Ability to obtain a FEMA Badge with background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Review insurance documentation and identify additional information needed.
• Communicate with FEMA and local governments for coordination.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel)

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CDM Smith FEMA - Appraisal Specialist in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Requisition ID: 40484BR

Business Unit: FSU

Job Description:

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. 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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: $33.60 - $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.