Engineer FEMA Public Assistance

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience in a related field.

Must have experience reviewing construction drawings and change orders for large commercial facilities to provide technical guidance/recommendations.

Should have thorough knowledge of Public Assistance eligibility, law, regulations, and policies.

Should have experience in cost estimate development.

Should have knowledge using an array of cost estimating tools from RS Means, Cost Estimating Format, FEMA, State, or Local Cost codes and other cost data as appropriate.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a FEMA Badge (Existing FEMA Badge preferred).

Ability to deploy to a disaster area within 48 hours of notice.

Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Proven ability to support multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.

Ability to work professionally, effectively, and efficiently in a team environment with various stakeholders.

Active FEMA badge preferred.

Previous Public Assistance experience preferred.

Tasks may include:

Identify the eligible scope of work for the applicant’s project and estimate associated costs. Evaluate damaged public facilities and infrastructure, recommending repair or replacement methods in accordance with FEMA’s laws, regulations, and eligibility policies.

Estimate the repair or replacement costs for large projects using industry standards and Cost Estimating Software like FEMA’s Cost Estimating Format.