FEMA PA Project Formulation Appeals Specialist

Witt O'brien's LLC; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Witt O’Brien’s is seeking a FEMA PA Project Formulation Appeals Specialist for disaster recovery efforts. The role involves analyzing appeals within FEMA's Public Assistance program, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing recommendations. This position offers a chance to support impactful community resilience efforts in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance programs
• Knowledge of FEMA PA policies, regulations, and procedures
• Ability to prepare clear written correspondence and reports for leadership

Responsibilities

• Investigate relevant statutes and appeal decisions related to eligibility determinations.
• Write analysis and recommendations summarizing complex facts and legal/policy determinations.
• Coordinate with partners to foster understanding of decision-making processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

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FEMA PA Project Formulation Appeals Specialist

Apply locations US - California time type Part time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id R3084

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you.

FEMA PA (Public Assistance) Project Formulation Appeals Specialist

Position Summary

Ambipar / Witt O’Brien’s is seeking a FEMA PA (Public Assistance) Project Formulation Appeals Specialist to join our team supporting disaster recovery efforts for Puerto Rico. The FEMA PA Appeals Specialist will review and analyze appeals related to disaster recovery funding decisions within the Public Assistance Program.This individual will ensure compliance with federal regulations, policies, and procedures, and ultimately provide recommendations for resolution of appeals.

Position Details

• Reports to: Associate Managing Director, Puerto Rico project
• Location: California (remote)
• Position Type: Seasonal
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay: Hourly
• Travel: Less than 10%

Essential Job Functions

• Research and Analysis:Investigate relevant statutes, regulations, policies, and prior appeal decisions related to the subject matter of an eligibility determination.
• Interpretation:Interpret and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Decision Making:Develop determination memos and other written products for review and signature.
• Communication:Explain findings both verbally and in writing to various stakeholders.
• Coordination:Coordinate with partners to foster understanding of decision-making processes.
• Data Management:Track and report on official correspondence and action items, inputting data into agency tracking databases.
• Writing and Analysis:Write clear analysis and recommendations summarizing complex facts and legal/policy determinations.
• Support for Audits and Appeals:Assist in preparing for audits, appeals, and arbitration, including developing briefing materials and case-related materials.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:Collect, analyze, and report on data, identify trends, and make recommendations to senior managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 8 – 10 years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance programs
• Knowledge of FEMA PA policies, regulations and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to review and analyze laws, regulations and policies
• Ability to prepare clear written correspondence and reports for leadership
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to remain professional under pressure.

Work Schedule

This candidate should be willing and available to work overtime as needed to meet project demands and deadlines, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

Job Description and Hiring Disclaimer

This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job.It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

The hiring department 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.

Commitment to Diversity

Ambipar / Witt O’Brien’s is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation range:

$30.00 - $150.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

With you when it counts.

About Witt O'Brien's / Ambipar Response

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you want to join a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? Do you want to be part of an organization with an outstanding reputation for crisis and emergency management? If the answer to all of those questions is “yes” then our company is the right fit for you!

Witt O’Brien’s is one of several companies within Ambipar Group, a global leader in integrated environmental and emergency management solutions. We help communities build resilience in a changing world. We advise our clients on how to mitigate risk, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Our highly skilled experts protect lives, communities, and businesses in both the private and public sectors. We do this with innovative services that combine decades of front-line disaster experience with out-of-the-box thinking, to generate the best outcome for our clients. As the threat of disruption from both human-made and natural disasters increases, our solutions have never been in greater demand.

We invite you to be part of an exciting team comprised of the best and brightest talent to help us take our organization to the next level!