FEMA - Planning Specialist
Job Description The Disaster Planning Specialist: • Provides technical recommendations and assists with the development of training aids, instructor guides, student manuals and web-based training for FEMA Public Assistance courses. • Conducts preliminary damage assessments in the field, reviews FEMA Public Assistance applicant data, and makes recommendations regarding claim eligibility. • Documents damages, scopes of work and estimated costs to repair or replace a facility or structure. Reviews estimates against the final cost. • Provides analyses and updated reports, participates in status update meetings with FEMA, and identifies the need for technical specialists. Analyzes data and information using general planning principles to develop solutions to disaster-related problems. • May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process. • Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position. • Performs other duties as assigned. #LI-LP2 Employment Type Temporary Minimum Qualifications • 5 years of in-field experience with HS Diploma or Equivalent or 2 years of in-field of expertise with a bachelor's degree. • Domestic travel is required. Apply tot his job