AECOM is seeking Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialists to join our dedicated team. This position is onsite not remote. This is a contingent position, with deployment scheduled as work becomes available. In this role, you will assist local, state, tribal, and territorial clients in delivering FEMA Public Assistance following a presidentially declared federal disaster. You will work directly with clients to identify and develop projects eligible for reimbursement, providing essential technical support and expertise in the preparation, submission, and coordination of project documentation for FEMA review and approval. This position will be offered on a contingent basis, pending client request.
As a Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialist, you will:
- Provide Expert Guidance: Assist clients in navigating FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and related recovery programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Interpret Regulations: Analyze and apply 44 CFR, the Stafford Act, and the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) to evaluate project documentation and develop project worksheets (PWs) that support eligibility, scope accuracy, and cost reasonableness.
- Utilize FEMA Grants Portal: Track project progress, identify risks, and ensure data integrity within the FEMA Grants Portal.
- Collaborate with Professionals: Work closely with architects, engineers, and construction managers to verify quantities, develop cost estimates, and reconcile discrepancies identified during site inspections and documentation reviews.
- Draft Operational Guidance: Create and deliver program-specific operational guidance to sub-recipients, assisting them in developing scopes of work and cost estimates for large projects.
- Deliver Exceptional Customer Service: Engage with FEMA, state emergency management officers, and sub-recipients through professional and responsive day-to-day interactions.
- Ensure Quality and Timeliness: Maintain high-quality deliverables that meet AECOM’s standards while adhering to project timelines.
- Manage Documentation: Perform data entry into an electronic document management system and assist in preparing and maintaining project filing systems.
- Resolve Issues: Address routine questions and problems, escalating more complex issues to senior team members as necessary.