[Remote] FEMA-Disaster Recovery Specialists (PDMG)

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dewberry is a leading professional services firm with over 50 locations nationwide, dedicated to providing exceptional disaster recovery services. The FEMA-Disaster Recovery Specialists (PDMG) will serve as the principal liaison between FEMA and program applicants, assisting in the preparation of grant applications for disaster recovery efforts. Responsibilities• PDMGs travel to disaster sites to support the delivery of the PA Program.• They assist local government agencies and other Program-eligible entities in the preparation of grant applications for the restoration of damaged public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings and utilities. • PDMG work includes gathering essential information from Program applicants, developing damage inventories, validating disaster-related work and costs, and assisting with the formulation of repair scopes of work and bolthires estimates. • Work progress and supporting documentation is continually updated in either FEMA’s web-based applications known as Grants Portal or Grants Manager.Skills• Minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience in field of study• A broad understanding of public infrastructure facilities and familiarity with industry standard construction practices, building codes, and permitting requirements• At least 5 years of experience in project or program management• Excellent time management, organization, oral and written communication skills• Must have strong interpersonal and customer relations skills• Must be forward thinking, proactive and able to take initiative• Must be computer literate and proficient with MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)• Able to work both independently and in a team environment under stressful conditions• The ability to work up to 12 hours per day, 7 days a week and deploy to a disaster recovery operation for up to 12 months• Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record• Be a U.S.citizen capable of passing a federal background investigation to obtain a Public Trust clearance• Prior FEMA PA experience as: PDMG, Site Inspector, Policy Advisor, bolthires Estimator, FEMA Certified Trainer, or Hazard Mitigation Specialist• Experience with modern construction practices, facility assessments, construction inspection, project scope development and bolthires estimating• Working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other governmental regulatory compliance related to public infrastructure• Working knowledge of FEMA’s Grants Manager or Grants Portal applications• Proficiency using bolthires estimating software such as RS Means• Experience conducting and documenting facility damage assessmentsEducation Requirements• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in a relevant field of studyCompany Overview• Leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public & private-sector clients.It was founded in 1956, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job