AC Disaster Consulting
Public Assistance Specialist, Recovery Cadre 2025
AC Disaster Consulting, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Public Assistance Specialist, Recovery Cadre 2025
Introduction: We 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. Our 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. The position will be guided by ACDC's Corporate Values Platform in all activities. Position Summary
Job Title: Emergency Management Public Assistance Specialist (Junior, Mid, Senior levels) Full Time or Part Time: Full time Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary Compensation: $25-65/hour depending on location & job level Travel/Location: On-site in various areas of the country as needed, with up to 100% travel required. Must be able to travel/deploy for extended time period. Preference may be given to candidates local to the worksite areas Benefits Summary:
Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except as required by law. Mission of Role / Position Summary
Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. The Public Assistance Specialist for the disaster Recovery division 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. Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: Provides technical assistance and expertise to help clients through the recovery process Maintains a complete understanding of all applicable Public Assistance policies, requirements, and evaluation protocols Analyzes and evaluates selected project applications, supporting documentation and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with FEMA policies and procedures Ensures quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks Utilizes grant portal system to track and evaluate client information Maintains knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements Works through all phases of the grant lifecycle Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge in FEMA categories A, B, and E Experience with at least two major Disaster Recovery efforts Experience supporting in an Emergency Operations Center Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong interpersonal and active listening skills Strong time management skills Strong oral and written communication skills Customer service orientation and technical skills Flexibility in a dynamic environment with outstanding written and verbal communication skills Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Expected Hours of Work
Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount. Travel Requirements
Travel to onsite work is expected for this position Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time Physical Demands
Mobility required on-site with clients Sitting or standing for hours at a time Ability to work at a computer for extended periods Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed Working Environment
Emergency 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 Work may be on-site with clients such as EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire If remote work site locations change, HR must be informed and leadership must approve site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes Requirements
Experience / Education Required
1-7+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience (Junior-level: 1-3 years, Mid-level 3-5 years, Senior-level 5-7 years) Demonstrated knowledge of FEMA categories A, B, and E Experience in at least 2 major disaster recovery efforts Experience writing project worksheets (PWs) Experience using database software to manage project eligibility, scope of work, and estimating costs to repair or replace facilities to pre-disaster design Experience working in and supporting an Emergency Operations Center Experience with grants portal, EMMIE, or state-specific grants systems Strong proficiency in MS Excel Experience / Education Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field preferred Experience conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field with Federal, State, and local officials Financial compliance experience Additional Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older Eligibility to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa is required Must pass company and applicable client background and reference checks upon offer EEO & Benefits
Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law. AC 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 identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting AC Disaster Consulting Human Resources at hr@acdisaster.com. We use E-Verify for all candidates who are offered and accept a position with us. You can request E-Verify rights poster and information from the E-Verify Website.
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Introduction: We 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. Our 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. The position will be guided by ACDC's Corporate Values Platform in all activities. Position Summary
Job Title: Emergency Management Public Assistance Specialist (Junior, Mid, Senior levels) Full Time or Part Time: Full time Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary Compensation: $25-65/hour depending on location & job level Travel/Location: On-site in various areas of the country as needed, with up to 100% travel required. Must be able to travel/deploy for extended time period. Preference may be given to candidates local to the worksite areas Benefits Summary:
Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except as required by law. Mission of Role / Position Summary
Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. The Public Assistance Specialist for the disaster Recovery division 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. Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: Provides technical assistance and expertise to help clients through the recovery process Maintains a complete understanding of all applicable Public Assistance policies, requirements, and evaluation protocols Analyzes and evaluates selected project applications, supporting documentation and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with FEMA policies and procedures Ensures quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks Utilizes grant portal system to track and evaluate client information Maintains knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements Works through all phases of the grant lifecycle Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge in FEMA categories A, B, and E Experience with at least two major Disaster Recovery efforts Experience supporting in an Emergency Operations Center Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong interpersonal and active listening skills Strong time management skills Strong oral and written communication skills Customer service orientation and technical skills Flexibility in a dynamic environment with outstanding written and verbal communication skills Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Expected Hours of Work
Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount. Travel Requirements
Travel to onsite work is expected for this position Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time Physical Demands
Mobility required on-site with clients Sitting or standing for hours at a time Ability to work at a computer for extended periods Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed Working Environment
Emergency 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 Work may be on-site with clients such as EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire If remote work site locations change, HR must be informed and leadership must approve site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes Requirements
Experience / Education Required
1-7+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience (Junior-level: 1-3 years, Mid-level 3-5 years, Senior-level 5-7 years) Demonstrated knowledge of FEMA categories A, B, and E Experience in at least 2 major disaster recovery efforts Experience writing project worksheets (PWs) Experience using database software to manage project eligibility, scope of work, and estimating costs to repair or replace facilities to pre-disaster design Experience working in and supporting an Emergency Operations Center Experience with grants portal, EMMIE, or state-specific grants systems Strong proficiency in MS Excel Experience / Education Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field preferred Experience conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field with Federal, State, and local officials Financial compliance experience Additional Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older Eligibility to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa is required Must pass company and applicable client background and reference checks upon offer EEO & Benefits
Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law. AC 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 identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting AC Disaster Consulting Human Resources at hr@acdisaster.com. We use E-Verify for all candidates who are offered and accept a position with us. You can request E-Verify rights poster and information from the E-Verify Website.
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