Field Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialist

AC Disaster Consulting; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Disaster Consulting is seeking an EM Public Assistance Specialist to support disaster recovery efforts nationwide. The role involves assisting clients through the FEMA public assistance process, evaluating project worksheets, and coordinating with EOC teams.

Travel and deployments may be required, and compensation ranges with location-based adjustments apply. The position is temporary, with on-site work at client locations, and requires strong MS Excel proficiency, excellent communication,

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of FEMA categories A, B and E
• Experience in at least 2 major disaster recovery efforts
• Experience writing project worksheets (PWs)
• Experience using database software to track eligibility, scope of work, and costs to repair or replace to pre-disaster design
• Experience in an Emergency Operations Center
• Experience with grants portal, EMMIE, or state grants systems
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and guide clients through the recovery process
• Analyze and evaluate project applications for FEMA compliance
• Ensure quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of tasks
• Utilize grants portal to track client information
• Maintain knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements
• Work through all phases of the grant lifecycle

Skills

Public assistance

FEMA policies

MS Excel

Emergency Operations Center

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management

Tools

EMMIE

Grants portal systems

Job description

AC Disaster Consulting is seeking an EM Public Assistance Specialist to support disaster recovery efforts nationwide. The role involves assisting clients through the FEMA public assistance process, evaluating project worksheets, and coordinating with EOC teams.

Travel and deployments may be required, and compensation ranges with location-based adjustments apply. The position is temporary, with on-site work at client locations, and requires strong MS Excel proficiency, excellent communication,