FEMA - Coordinator

CDM Smith; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Coordinator to support FEMA's Public Assistance Program. This role involves scheduling staff, managing expense reports, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical federal assistance efforts. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling and onboarding of FEMA staff.
• Review and process expense reports and invoices.
• Maintain personnel documentation and act as contact for staff.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Skills

Written Communication Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Flexibility

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

40433BR

Requisition ID: 40433BR

Business Unit: FSU

Job Description:

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Coordinator to support our FEMA Public Assistance Program (CCPRS JV).

The ideal candidate:

1. Assists with the scheduling of deployed FEMA staff including daily Call-Down lists, accountability check-ins, cost effective weekends (CEW), rotations, staff rosters and overtime approvals.
2. Assists with the onboarding process in the field including verifying safe arrivals, negotiating with hotels and car rental companies when there is a shortage of availability, badging documentation, documenting for CCPRS FEMA-owned equipment that has been assigned.
3. Reviews, approves and processes weekly expense reports and invoices elevating issues to the Task Order PM, creates weekly reports for presentation to FEMA Management.
4. Consults with CCPRS subcontractors to resolve discrepancies in expense reporting and ensures that the time and expense documents are processed and returned to subcontractors in a timely manner in preparation for invoicing.
5. Consults with CCPRS management to ensure all processes and policies are being followed. This includes notifying teams of changes in policy and conducting weekly status meetings with management to report all field activities.
6. Maintains all electronic and hard copy PA-TAC files and personnel documentation for CCPRS staff.
7. Acts as a first point of contact to staff at the job site for administrative issues.
8. Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
9. Performs other duties as required.

Job Title: FEMA - Coordinator

Group: WAF Field Mod Fringe

Employment Type: Temporary

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with Federal Government travel requirements.
2. Experience reviewing expense reports.

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. Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
3. Strong attention to detail and customer service skills. Good written and oral communication skills.
4. Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.
5. Proficient in computers usage, including Microsoft Office Suite skills.
6. Demonstrates ability to complete assignments accurately and on time.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

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.

Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work 100% in the field locations.

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. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.