Disaster Recovery Specialist III
Company: Innovative Emergency Mgmt
Location: San Juan
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary:IEM is looking to bring on Full-Time Disaster
Recovery Specialist III (DRS III) who will support IEM's State and
Local Disaster Response and Recovery Team with its FEMA disaster
recovery efforts, working hand-in-hand with the state /local
government and private non-profit representatives to guide them
through the Public Assistance process.IEM's FEMA Public Assistance
(PA) Disaster Recovery Specialist prepares FEMA Project Worksheets
which involves identifying eligible damage caused by a disaster,
documenting the extent and type of damage, determining the scope of
work to repair the damage and developing a cost estimate for the
repair.The Disaster Recovery Specialist must possess knowledge on
the technical aspects of FEMA PA grant programs and will be
expected to exercise independent judgement in coordination and
advice to FEMA PA recipients/subrecipients within the limits of
applicable Federal and State statutes, regulations, policies and
procedures. The Disaster Specialist works closely with Federal,
State and local representatives and must be able to clearly
communicate aspects of the FEMA PA program.Primary
Location:Candidates can originate from anywhere in San Juan, Puerto
Rico and must be willing to commute daily to the office.This is a
fully in office roleTravel Requirements:Currently NoneEssential
Functions:Provide guidance, oversight, and general programmatic
assistance to applicants and maintain currency of and compliance
with applicable state and federal grant management policies and
procedures relating to the Public Assistance Grant Program.Identify
potential impacts / implications of policy changes to
Federal/State/local programs and provide briefings as required.Lead
meetings and briefings with applicantsPerform damage assessments to
establish potential eligibility for FEMA funding and extent of
applicable damagesConduct detailed cost estimates of damagesPerform
project validation reviews and address any inconsistencies, special
considerations, and compliance issues with managementMake hazard
mitigation determinations and recommendations to reduce or
eliminate the chance of damages occurring in the futureProvide
technical guidance and recommendations to management.Review
supporting documentation for the assigned subawards to ensure that
each subrecipient receives appropriate reimbursements.Develop,
maintain and implement plans and procedures associated with the
effective and efficient delivery and monitoring of grant
performance of the Public Assistance Grant Program.Perform quality
control review procedures over work performed by other Disaster
Recovery Specialists and Grants Management Specialists.Provide
subject matter expertise directly related to the administration and
management of the FEMA grant programsCollaborate with IEM's
Disaster Recovery Grants Management Specialists to identify and
elevate financial or administrative issues for resolution,
including responding to Federal Awarding Agency or Recipient
Request for Information.Minimum Qualifications:Five (5) years' of
experience with FEMA Public Assistance or other FEMA Grant
ProgramBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
with a major in engineering, public administration, emergency
management, insurance, business administration, or related field.
An equivalent combination of training and experience may substitute
for a degree.Advance to expert level of experience in FEMA Public
Assistance grant program or other FEMA grant programExperience
working in FEMA New PA Delivery ModelAdvance to expert
understanding of Public Assistance, 428, 404 and 406
Mitigation.Demonstrated ability to interpret grant policy and
procedures, to read and interpret grant guidelines and contracts,
and to communicate effectively orally and in writing. The ability
to assist with preparing written reports and conducting
analysis.Advance to expert level of knowledge of disaster recovery,
emergency management and associated state/federal legislation with
the ability to research and organize data. Novice level ability to
use provided IT tools and document management tools to create,
organize and maintain project documentsThe ability to write
reports, conduct analysis, and prepare/conduct briefings.The
ability to develop and deliver training to support the recovery
process.Advance to expert level experience using FEMA and State and
Local grants management workflow software and documentation
management systems at: the Federal (preferred FEMA), State, or
Local Recipient/Subrecipient level.Intermediate level ability to
use provided IT tools and document management tools to create,
organize and maintain project documentsAdvance level knowledge of
standard office procedures and intermediate computer operations to
include a working and functional use (preferred intermediate to
advanced) of all Microsoft Office applications including Word,
Outlook, and Excel as well as smartphone /text usageAbility to
effectively communicate (written and orally) with team members and
local, state and federal stakeholders.Solid written, verbal and
organizational skills.Ability to work independently with minimal
supervision as well as within a team framework to accomplish
objectives under a tight deadlineAble to remain flexible and adapt
quickly to changes during each assignmentMust be willing and able
to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance through an
extensive government background check with fingerprints. Preferred
Qualifications:Experience within the commercial and/or public
industries including, but not limited to, government
entities/facilities (including military), medical facilities,
schools, transportation (roads and bridges), coastal entities,
water/waste treatment and utilities/power.Professional Registration
or Certification including Professional Engineer (PE), Registered
Architect, Project ManagementBenefits and more:10 paid
holidaysVacation PaySick Pay401 (K) plan with matchingCompany paid
STD and LTDWhy Join IEM:We are a woman owned company in Emergency
Management that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible
performance, actionable solutions and integrity/ethics. Our work
touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save
lives - join us while we build a safe, secure and resilient
world.Our culture:IEM believes in the greater good and it is our
commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills,
creative minds and innovative ideas to keep propelling us
forward.IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and
Disabled:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We
do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity,
sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin,
physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.If
you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment
process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature
of your request and your contact information. Requests for
accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please
note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable
accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.
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