💡 Opportunity Summary
- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) is a program provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that provides financial and direct assistance to states, tribes, and territories when authorized as part of a presidential declaration under the Robert T.
- Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.
- Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.

Job title
Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialist – ON CALL Remote (Los Angeles, CA) (US)Company
ICF InternationalICF Disaster Management Division seeks Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialists to join our team. This position is open to candidates located in Los Angeles, California Metro area or willing to deploy to this location. This ON-CALL position will include some work from home and some travel. Travel is required for this job, deployable for multiple week assignments.About On-Call Employment with ICF: Due to the seasonal or project-specific nature of our disaster and emergency management work, ICF hires professionals as “On-Call” employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work as it becomes available, with the freedom to accept or decline hours. They can work on concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment, provided there’s no conflict of interest.Definition: FEMA Public Assistance (PA) is a program provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that provides financial and direct assistance to states, tribes, and territories when authorized as part of a presidential declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The program provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. PA can fund the repair, restoration, reconstruction or replacement of eligible public or certain nonprofit facilities or infrastructure damaged or destroyed by a disaster. This is not health or social services.The Public Assistance Specialist will serve as professional support for the Public Assistance Division. Assisting with PA Program delivery, project worksheet development and operational details. At ICF we make BIG things happen. Let’s work together to help Hurricane victims and communities recover and re-build for future resilience. ICF’s growing Disaster Management division is assembling an outstanding team equipped to offer expert advisory services, bringing the strength of past performance and a hands-on integrated multidisciplinary approach. Join the ICF team and help make a difference.Compensation: While the range below is broader, this position will offer an hourly pay range between $50-$60 per hour, based upon % match to job description, location, etc., as determined by the hiring team. Higher education and experience will not change this salary range.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with Federal and State Recovery Programs and Initiatives, Public Assistance and its implementing regulations.
- Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.
- Develop and execute program-specific administrative and operational guidance.
- Address FEMA Public Assistance policy and guidance technical issues in regard to current law and regulations.
- Coordinate and participate in resolution of project related issues and concerns.
- Ensure the delivery of excellent customer service and support to partner agencies.
- Ensure timely administrative and fiscal processes for project worksheets.
- Promote capacity building through local, state, federal, and non-governmental partners.
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise and leadership with program partners and customers.
- Coordinate and participate in resolution of project related issues and concerns.
- Optimize procedures and maintain communication and focus.
- Maintain and track each case as required in project report management information system.
- Measure performance with key metrics.
- Keep management team informed on issues, problems & resolutions.
- Superior customer service skill set, ability to listen, facilitate and negotiate problems.
- Expertise in area in which you are assigned. Carry out timely and accurate duties as requested.
Must Have Qualifications:
- 5+ years of FEMA, State or Local Public Assistance experience (see definition above) addressing operational issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex programmatic element.
- 2+ years of experience personally analyzing FEMA project worksheets.
- Must be able and willing to travel as required for project work.
- Must have a valid United States driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.
- Experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements.
- Experience addressing FEMA Public Assistance policy and guidance technical issues in regard to current law and regulations.
- Background in various types of construction
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft software applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Excellent listening, written, and oral communication skills.
- Excellent critical thinking skills to help resolve project constraints and make decisions, paired with a desire to take initiative.
- Ability to work well under continually changing deadlines and priorities.
Expected salary
$80743 – 137263 per yearLocation
Sacramento, CAJob date
Sat, 24 May 2025 01:11:21 GMTApply for the job now!
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