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
Requirements
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 requiredExperience with FEMA's Grant PortalExperience in Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA)Preferred experience with Closeout packagesProvide Form I-9 supporting documentation that proves your identity and eligibility to work in the United StatesMust be able to pass a background checkAbility to deploy with short noticeAbility to commit to a minimum 20 week assignment in Kentucky and be physically able to work under disaster conditionsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office suiteDesire to work in fast-paced work environment to meet deadlinesAbility to work professionally, effectively, and efficiently in a team environment with various stakeholdersPreference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following FEMA Public Assistance classroom training's :
Public Assistance Operations IPublic Assistance Operations IIProject Worksheet (PW) DevelopmentCost Estimating Format (CEF)Debris Management / Operations406 Hazard MitigationCDR 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.