FEMA Region VII Multiple Disasters Support – Environmental Historic Preservation (EHP) Specialists and Engineers (BENCH SUPPORT)

About the position

Responsibilities
• Support FEMA in providing services to applicants in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
• Deliver the Public Assistance grant process from applicant assignment to exit briefing.
• Write Project Worksheets (PWs) for determining project eligibility, scopes of work, and estimating costs.
• Provide technical, cost estimating, and disaster recovery and/or management services.
• Assist project managers or PDMG’s in major segments of moderate to complex projects or tasks.
• Conduct projects involving the evaluation of disaster-affected locations.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Archaeology, Historical Architecture, History, Environmental Science, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience with professional licensure (for engineers) OR 10 years of relevant engineering experience in their field of expertise.
• 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, Kansas, Iowa, or Nebraska.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time on varying terrain.
• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Computer proficiency in operating a computer, finding files, editing documents, working with Excel spreadsheets, and navigating the internet for research purposes.

Nice-to-haves
• Professional PE License for Engineers.
• 15 plus years of relevant experience as an archaeologist, architectural historian, historical architect, and/or NEPA Specialist for EHPs.
• Archaeologists and Architectural Historians meeting the professional standards outlined by the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Standards and Guidelines.
• Significant focus and experience in providing excellent customer service, attention to detail, and excellent communication 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, or Long-Term Community Recovery Program Specialist.
• Trainings completed in Program Delivery Manager training, Site Inspector training, Public Assistance Operations I (PA Ops I), Public Assistance Operations II (PA Ops II), Project Worksheet (PW) Development, Cost Estimating Format (CEF), Debris Management/Operations, and/or 406 Hazard Mitigation.
• Proficiency in FEMA’s Grants Manager program.

Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• PTO based upon number of hours worked.
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles.