Project Specialist - Public Assistance

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Frankfort, KY, USA
In-Office
Junior
Healthtech • Professional Services • Consulting • Industrial
The Role
Supports FEMA Public Assistance projects by documenting client losses, reviewing reimbursement materials, quantifying damage, preparing project worksheets and scopes of work, conducting site inspections, and processing grant documentation. The role requires client communication, FEMA systems experience, disaster-condition work, short-notice deployment, teamwork, and a minimum 20-week assignment in Kentucky.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 required
  • Strong Transportation/Category C experience preferred.
  • Experience with FEMA's Grant Portal
  • Experience in Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA)
  • Preferred experience with Closeout packages
  • Provide Form I-9 supporting documentation that proves your identity and eligibility to work in the United States
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Ability to deploy with short notice
  • Ability to commit to a minimum 20 week assignment in Kentucky and be physically able to work under disaster conditions
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Desire to work in fast-paced work environment to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work professionally, effectively, and efficiently in a team environment with various stakeholders

Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following FEMA Public Assistance classroom training's:

  • Public Assistance Operations I
  • Public Assistance Operations II
  • Project Worksheet (PW) Development
  • Cost Estimating Format (CEF)
  • Debris Management/Operations
  • 406 Hazard Mitigation

CDR 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.

Skills Required

  • 1-2 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with FEMA's Grant Portal
  • Experience in Preliminary Damage Assessment
  • Form I-9 supporting documentation proving identity and U.S. work eligibility
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Ability to deploy with short notice
  • Ability to commit to a minimum 20-week assignment in Kentucky
  • Physical ability to work under disaster conditions
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work professionally and efficiently in a team environment with various stakeholders
  • Strong Transportation/Category C experience
  • Experience with closeout packages
  • Public Assistance Operations I training
  • Public Assistance Operations II training
  • Project Worksheet Development training
  • Cost Estimating Format training
  • Debris Management/Operations training
  • 406 Hazard Mitigation training
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The Company
398 Employees

What We Do

CDR Companies is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides engineering, emergency management, healthcare, laboratory, and financial services to communities and governments across the U.S.

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