Project Specialist - Public Assistance

CDR Companies; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Emergency Management is seeking several Project Specialists/Analysts to assist clients in obtaining FEMA Public Assistance and related duties. Local candidates are strongly preferred, with deployment to Kentucky required for ongoing projects.

Responsibilities include documenting losses, reviewing complex records, site visits, and preparing scopes of work for reimbursement. Must be able to pass a background check, provide I-9 documentation, and commit to a 20-week assignment in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong Transportation/Category C experience preferred.
• Experience with FEMA's Grant Portal
• Experience in Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA)
• Preferred experience with Closeout packages
• Provide Form I-9 documentation proving identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Must pass a background check
• Ability to deploy with short notice
• Commit to a minimum 20 week assignment in Kentucky, able to work under disaster conditions
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Desire to work in fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Ability to work professionally and efficiently with various stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Document client losses for reimbursement (Data Packages/Project Worksheets)
• Review complex documentation for missing hours, equipment, materials, etc.
• Assist project managers/engineers on moderate to complex tasks
• Participate in site visits/inspections
• Quantify losses and create detailed site damage descriptions
• Document proposed scope of work to restore sites
• Assist in gathering and processing grant documentation for reimbursement
• Travel as required by supervisor
• Perform other duties commensurate with role

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CDR Emergency Management, Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering and Emergency Management consulting firm is seeking several qualified Project Specialists/Analysts to assist clients in obtaining FEMA related Public Assistance services and other related duties as required. (Local candidates strongly preferred).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Working closely with clients to document their losses for reimbursement (Data Packages/Project Worksheets)
• Reviewing complex documentation for missing hours, equipment, materials, etc.
• Assisting project managers or engineers in major segments of moderate to complex projects or tasks
• Participating in site visits/inspections
• Assist in quantifying losses/site – create detailed damage description of each site
• Document proposed scope of work required to restore site to its original condition
• Assist in gathering and processing documentation for grant/other reimbursement
• Travel as required by supervisor
• Conducting other duties which may arise from time to time and/or commensurate with the title and position

The successful candidates will have the necessary experience based on the positions needed for deployment. Due to the nature of the work, selected candidates need to have excellent client communication skills and must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience is required
• Strong Transportation/Category C experience preferred.
• Experience with FEMA's Grant Portal
• Experience in Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA)
• Preferred experience with Closeout packages
• Provide Form I-9 supporting documentation that proves your identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Ability to deploy with short notice
• Ability to commit to a minimum 20 week assignment in Kentucky and be physically able to work under disaster conditions
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Desire to work in fast-paced work environment to meet deadlines
• Ability to work professionally, effectively, and efficiently in a team environment with various stakeholders

Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following FEMA Public Assistance classroom training's:

• Public Assistance Operations I
• Public Assistance Operations II
• Project Worksheet (PW) Development
• Cost Estimating Format (CEF)
• Debris Management/Operations
• 406 Hazard Mitigation

CDR Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.