FEMA Region VII Multiple Disasters Support – Administrative Support Specialist (BENCH SUPPORT)

About the position

Responsibilities
• Assist both FEMA and CCPRS with the administrative and staffing support of deployed technical specialists in the field.
• Assist the FEMA Technical Monitor and other FEMA management with multiple duties and reports including the ‘in-processing’ of deployed staff and ‘out-processing’ of demobilized staff.
• Be responsible for weekly reporting submissions on work performed by the contractor as requested by the FEMA Technical Monitor.
• Provide weekly Labor/Over Time reports, requested by, and submitted to the Technical Monitor.
• Conduct timesheet review for concurrence with hour caps that may change on a weekly basis due to overtime approval by the Technical Monitor.

Requirements
• 5 plus years of relevant experience in field of expertise and/or disaster relief or Construction Inspection experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 10 plus years of relevant experience in field of expertise as fits potential roles outlined above.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass a Department of Homeland Security ‘Public Trust’ level background check.
• Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.
• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours, commit to a minimum 180-day assignment in Missouri, Iowa, or Nebraska.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to maintain 100% accuracy of records with respect to staff attendance, vehicles, rotations, travel expense and salary processing for large numbers of staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with FEMA to provide needed skills and expertise in support of the Public Assistance Program.
• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Computer Proficiency in operating a computer, finding files, editing documents in Adobe and Word, working with Excel spreadsheets, and navigating the internet for research purposes.

Nice-to-haves
• 10 plus years of relevant experience in field of expertise and/or disaster relief or Construction Inspection experience.
• Significant focus and experience in providing excellent customer service, attention to detail and must have excellent communication (writing and verbal) skills.
• Prior experience in the PA Program: Site Inspectors, Program Delivery Managers, Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) Crew Leader, Project Specialist, Debris Specialist, Debris Monitor, FEMA-certified Trainer, Hazard Mitigation Specialist (Sections 404 and 406), or Long-Term Community Recovery Program Specialist.
• Trainings completed in Site Inspector training, Public Assistance Operations I (PA Ops I), Public Assistance Operations II (PA Ops II), Project Worksheet (PW) Development, and Debris Management/Operations.
• Proficiency in FEMA’s Grants Manager program.

Benefits
• Access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• PTO based upon number of hours worked.
• Potential for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.