Public Assistance Recovery Specialist, Nashville - Full-time

pstrongIntroduction:/strong/ppstrongPreference will be given to local Eastern Tennessee candidates for these roles./strong/ppWe are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event./ppOur mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation./ppThe position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities./ppstrongPosition Summary:/strong/pulli strongJob Title: /strongPublic Assistance Specialist - Intermediate level/lili strongFull Time or Part Time: /strongFull time/lili strongTemporary/Seasonal/Regular: /strongTemporary/lili strongCompensation: /strong$26-27/hour/lili strongTravel/Location: /strongRemote/lili strongBenefits Summary: /strongTemporary positions are not benefits eligible except as required by law./li/ulpstrongMission of Role/Position Summary:/strong/ppBe part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. The Public Assistance Specialist for Disaster Recovery Services will play an integral part of helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters. In addition, this role will be providing general recovery assistance for emergency operations. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference in the world, and interested in supporting local, state, and federal jurisdictions prepare for and recover from disasters./ppstrongTasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:/strong/ppReasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:/pulliProvides technical assistance and expertise help clients through the recovery process./liliCommunicate with local, state, and federal officials at all levels,/liliWrite, review, and amend scopes of work as needed./liliUtilize knowledge of Stafford Act, current FEMA policies and procedures, Public Assistance Program amp; Policy Guide, 2 CFR procurement requirements, debris removal amp; monitoring, and the FEMA Public Assistance Delivery Model./liliAttend in-person and virtual exploratory calls, recovery scoping meeting, and site inspections./liliMaintains a complete understanding of all applicable Public Assistance Policies, requirements, and evaluation protocols./liliAnalyze and evaluate selected project applications, supporting documentation and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable FEMA policies and procedures./liliEnsures quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks./liliUtilizes grant portal system to track and evaluate client information./liliMaintains and utilized knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements./liliWorks through all phases of the grant lifecycle./li/ulpstrongKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/strong/pulliStrong knowledge in FEMA PA categories A-E/liliExperience with at least two major Disaster Recovery efforts./liliExperience working and supporting in an Emergency Operations Center./liliAble to multi-task in a fast-paced environment./liliStrong interpersonal and active listening skills./liliStrong time management skills./liliStrong oral and written communication skills./liliCustomer service oriented Technical Skills./liliThe ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment and outstanding written and verbal communication skills./li/ulp/ppstrongSupervisory Responsibilities:/strong/ppThis position has no supervisory responsibilities./ppstrongExpected Hours of Work:/strong/ppSchedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required along with extended hours to support emergency needs and operations. Dependability and punctuality are paramount./ppstrongTravel Requirements:/strong/pulliTravel to onsite work is expected for this position./liliMust be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time./li/ulpstrongPhysical Demands:/strong/pulliMobility required on-site with clients./liliSitting or standing for hours at a time./liliAbility to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed./liliAbility to lift up to 25 lbs. throughout the day and as needed./li/ulpstrongWorking Environment:/strong/pulliEmergency management consultants may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions./liliWork may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings./liliAll AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire./liliIf the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes./li/ulpstrongRequirements/strong/ppstrongExperience/Education Required:/strong/pul liMinimum of 6 months experience with FEMA Public Assistance/li liDemonstrated practical knowledge of all FEMA PA Categories/li liDemonstrated experience in major disaster recovery efforts/li liDemonstrated experience writing project worksheets (PWs)/li liDemonstrated experience using database software to work with project eligibility, scope of work, and estimating costs to repair or replace facility or structure to it's pre-disaster design/li liExperience working in and supporting an Emergency Operations Center/li liExperience with grants portal, EMMIE, or any state specific grants systems/li liExperience conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDAs in the field with Federal, State, and local officials)/li liFinancial compliance experience/li liStrong proficiency in MS Excel/li /ulpstrongExperience/Education Preferred:/strong/pulliA Bachelors degree in Emergency Management is preferred. Years of experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis, in addition to the minimum requirements./li/ulpstrongAdditional Qualifications:/strong/pul liMust be 18 years of age or older./li liEligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US./li liMust pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment./li /ulpstrongBenefits/strong/ppemTemporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law./em/ppEEO Statement/ppemAC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status./emnbsp;/ppemnbsp;This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic./emnbsp;/ppemPlease redact or remove information that identifies applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at (or graduation from) an educational institution from the resume or other application documents prior to submitting the application./emnbsp;/ppnbsp;emIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting AC Disaster Consulting Human Resources team at [email protected]./emnbsp;/ppnbsp;emWe use E-Verify for all candidates who are offered and accept a position with us. Please visit this link to the /ema href="https://www.e-verify.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"emE-Verify Website/em/aem and this link to view the /ema href="https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"emE-Verify rights poster/em/aem to understand your rights in this process./emnbsp;/p pstrongIntroduction:/strong/ppstrongPreference will be given to local Eastern Tennessee candidates for these roles./strong/ppWe are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event./ppOur mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation./ppThe position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities./ppstrongPosition Summary:/strong/pulli strongJob Title: /strongPublic Assistance Specialist - Intermediate level/lili strongFull Time or Part Time: /strongFull time/lili strongTemporary/Seasonal/Regular: /strongTemporary/lili strongCompensation: /strong$26-27/hour/lili strongTravel/Location: /strongRemote/lili strongBenefits Summary: /strongTemporary positions are not benefits eligible except as required by law./li/ulpstrongMission of Role/Position Summary:/strong/ppBe part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. The Public Assistance Specialist for Disaster Recovery Services will play an integral part of helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters. In addition, this role will be providing general recovery assistance for emergency operations. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference in the world, and interested in supporting local, state, and federal jurisdictions prepare for and recover from disasters./ppstrongTasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:/strong/ppReasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:/pulliProvides technical assistance and expertise help clients through the recovery process./liliCommunicate with local, state, and federal officials at all levels,/liliWrite, review, and amend scopes of work as needed./liliUtilize knowledge of Stafford Act, current FEMA policies and procedures, Public Assistance Program amp; Policy Guide, 2 CFR procurement requirements, debris removal amp; monitoring, and the FEMA Public Assistance Delivery Model./liliAttend in-person and virtual exploratory calls, recovery scoping meeting, and site inspections./liliMaintains a complete understanding of all applicable Public Assistance Policies, requirements, and evaluation protocols./liliAnalyze and evaluate selected project applications, supporting documentation and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable FEMA policies and procedures./liliEnsures quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks./liliUtilizes grant portal system to track and evaluate client information./liliMaintains and utilized knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements./liliWorks through all phases of the grant lifecycle./li/ulpstrongKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/strong/pulliStrong knowledge in FEMA PA categories A-E/liliExperience with at least two major Disaster Recovery efforts./liliExperience working and supporting in an Emergency Operations Center./liliAble to multi-task in a fast-paced environment./liliStrong interpersonal and active listening skills./liliStrong time management skills./liliStrong oral and written communication skills./liliCustomer service oriented Technical Skills./liliThe ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment and outstanding written and verbal communication skills./li/ulp/ppstrongSupervisory Responsibilities:/strong/ppThis position has no supervisory responsibilities./ppstrongExpected Hours of Work:/strong/ppSchedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required along with extended hours to support emergency needs and operations. Dependability and punctuality are paramount./ppstrongTravel Requirements:/strong/pulliTravel to onsite work is expected for this position./liliMust be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time./li/ulpstrongPhysical Demands:/strong/pulliMobility required on-site with clients./liliSitting or standing for hours at a time./liliAbility to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed./liliAbility to lift up to 25 lbs. throughout the day and as needed./li/ulpstrongWorking Environment:/strong/pulliEmergency management consultants may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions./liliWork may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings./liliAll AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire./liliIf the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes./li/ulpstrongRequirements/strong/ppstrongExperience/Education Required:/strong/pul liMinimum of 6 months experience with FEMA Public Assistance/li liDemonstrated practical knowledge of all FEMA PA Categories/li liDemonstrated experience in major disaster recovery efforts/li liDemonstrated experience writing project worksheets (PWs)/li liDemonstrated experience using database software to work with project eligibility, scope of work, and estimating costs to repair or replace facility or structure to it's pre-disaster design/li liExperience working in and supporting an Emergency Operations Center/li liExperience with grants portal, EMMIE, or any state specific grants systems/li liExperience conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDAs in the field with Federal, State, and local officials)/li liFinancial compliance experience/li liStrong proficiency in MS Excel/li /ulpstrongExperience/Education Preferred:/strong/pulliA Bachelors degree in Emergency Management is preferred. Years of experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis, in addition to the minimum requirements./li/ulpstrongAdditional Qualifications:/strong/pul liMust be 18 years of age or older./li liEligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US./li liMust pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment./li /ulpstrongBenefits/strong/ppemTemporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law./em/ppEEO Statement/ppemAC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status./emnbsp;/ppemnbsp;This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic./emnbsp;/ppemPlease redact or remove information that identifies applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at (or graduation from) an educational institution from the resume or other application documents prior to submitting the application./emnbsp;/ppnbsp;emIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting AC Disaster Consulting Human Resources team at [email protected]./emnbsp;/ppnbsp;emWe use E-Verify for all candidates who are offered and accept a position with us. Please visit this link to the /ema href="https://www.e-verify.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"emE-Verify Website/em/aem and this link to view the /ema href="https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"emE-Verify rights poster/em/aem to understand your rights in this process./emnbsp;/p