FEMA - Architectural Specialist

CDM Smith; Wilmington (DE); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking an Architectural Specialist to conduct site inspections and validate infrastructure damage assessments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and five years of in-field experience. Travel is required, and the position offers competitive pay and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, historical architecture, architectural history, or related discipline.
• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years with professional registration.
• Ability to obtain a FEMA Badge with a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage.
• Develop and review scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Review architectural and engineering reports and make recommendations.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Working knowledge of design applications

Good organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field

Job description

Overview

FEMA - Architectural Specialist

The FEMA Architectural Specialist: • Conducts site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage; includes taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and/or reviews scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.
• Reviews and analyzes architectural and engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans. Makes recommendations regarding claim eligibility.
• Develops or evaluates hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses.
• Works with applicants to prioritize their projects, facilitates applicant meetings throughout the program delivery and recovery stages, and communicates the final determination to the applicants.
• Provides analyses and updates reports, participates in status update meetings with FEMA, and identifies the need for technical specialists.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, historical architecture, architectural history, art history or a related discipline.
• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field experience with a professional registration.
• Domestic travel is required.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
• Working knowledge of design applications and technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of technologies and methodologies in the use of construction materials.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Strong attention to detail. Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

Additional Details

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Job Site Location

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Travel and Assignment Details

• 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
• 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.

Position Status

• Payroll: Temporary
• Minimum Qualifications (as listed): See Qualifications above

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range Minimum: $33.60
• Pay Range Maximum: $67.20
• Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Other

• Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity: This is an evergreen position to build a candidate pool; may not be open currently.
• Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.