FEMA Public Assistance Specialist – Remote/Travel

AC Disaster Consulting, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Disaster Consulting is seeking a Public Assistance Compliance Specialist for remote work with up to 25% travel to onsite locations in TN. The role is hourly, with compensation between $26-32 per hour.

Candidates should have 5+ years of FEMA PA and grant experience and a strong background in Project Worksheets and MS Excel. The position supports FEMA PA grant lifecycle processes, requires collaboration with state and federal partners, and offers flexible scheduling with occasional after-hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience.
• Strong knowledge of FEMA categories A, B and E.
• Experience writing project worksheets (PWs).
• Experience with grants portals/EMMIE or state systems.
• Excellent MS Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support applicants through the FEMA PA grant lifecycle from damage identification through project obligation and closeout.
• Conduct site inspections, damage assessments, and scoping of disaster-related work.
• Develop and write Project Worksheets with damage descriptions, scopes, and costs.
• Gather, organize, and upload supporting documentation (contracts, invoices, photos, etc.).
• Respond to RFIs and help correct documentation gaps to avoid delays.
• Track project status and deadlines; communicate progress to applicants and leadership.

Skills

FEMA PA lifecycle

Site inspections

Documentation management

MS Excel

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management

Tools

Grants Portal

EMMIE/Grants systems

Job description

AC Disaster Consulting is seeking a Public Assistance Compliance Specialist for remote work with up to 25% travel to onsite locations in TN. The role is hourly, with compensation between $26-32 per hour.

Candidates should have 5+ years of FEMA PA and grant experience and a strong background in Project Worksheets and MS Excel. The position supports FEMA PA grant lifecycle processes, requires collaboration with state and federal partners, and offers flexible scheduling with occasional after-hours