Public Assistance Disaster Recovery Specialists

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is looking for a variety of technical and programmatic specialists to work on an upcoming Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract (PA-TAC) contract supporting FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Program.

The objective of this contract is to help communities recover from major disasters by providing them with technical grant assistance to restore their damaged infrastructure and successfully participate in the PA Program.

This work requires the ability to deploy for up to one year to disaster locations as determined by FEMA. Reimbursable per diem (meals and lodging) at GSA rates, airfare, and rental car costs apply to all staff living greater than 50 miles from duty station.

Note - this is sourcing advertisement to generate a pipeline of candidates.  If interested, please apply to this posting and we’ll contact you with next steps if qualified, and how to officially apply.

 

Project Overview:  FEMA’s PA Program provides supplemental funding to state and local governments and eligible private nonprofits, Indian tribal governments, and Alaska Native villages for disaster-related debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration of damaged infrastructure. AECOM will support these efforts by providing FEMA a wide range of on-site technical and program management services during Disaster Recovery to include:

• Assessing emergency response type work and associated costs.
• Inspecting damaged infrastructure, assessing reasonable methods of repair, developing associated cost estimates.
• Collaborating with communities and their consultants to provide technical support and guidance on restoring damaged infrastructure and grant formulation to ensure smooth delivery of the program.
• Identifying and evaluating cost-effective 406 Hazard Mitigation measures to prevent similar damages from future events.
• Assessing compliance with environmental and historic preservation (EHP) and insurance regulations.
• Developing and providing training and publications.

Position Description: We are accepting resumes for various technical and programmatic specialist positions to perform the tasks listed above in the Project Overview. The positions will be embedded within FEMA to provide technical assistance that may include:

• Program Delivery Managers (PDMG): Construction Manager, Project Manager
• Site Inspectors: Construction or Building Inspector
• Costing Specialists: Appraiser, Estimator
• Technical Specialists: Architect, Civil Engineer, Coastal Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, Health Scientist, Hydraulic Engineer, Hydrologist, Industrial Hygienist, Mechanical Engineer, Sanitary Engineer, Soil/Geotechnical Engineer, Structural Engineer
• Environmental and Historic Preservation Specialists: Archaeologist, Architectural Historian, Biologist, Certified Floodplain Manager, Ecologist, Environmental Planner, Historic Architect, Horticulturalist, Water Quality Specialist, Wetlands Specialist
• Operations Support:  Management Analyst/Program Strategist, Trainer, TAC Coordinator

 

All programmatic and technical specialists will use FEMA’s Grants Manager system.  FEMA’s Grants Manager system is used to assign and track actions throughout PA project development and to collect all PA project-related information and documents, including correspondence.

Additional Considerations:

• This project has a heavy focus on production and quality. Staff must be committed to completing the work efficiently and accurately. Work will be monitored and reviewed regularly.
• The U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) Personnel Security Division requires all disaster personnel to be U.S. citizens and be able to successfully pass a background investigation. Candidates will be required to disclose personal information including criminal records, credit issues, residential, employment, social and medical history.
• All candidates are required to pass DHS/FEMA security and privacy training (annual), Grants Manager training, along with position-specific training requirements in order to qualify for deployment. These classes are delivered virtually but in-person offerings may be scheduled.
• Offers of employment will be contingent on the conditions below. If the contingency does not occur, then offers will rescinded.
  • Contract award, which is anticipated to be in Winter 2023.
  • Task order requirements and AECOM being awarded client task order.
  • Your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS Public Trust Clearance.
  • Your ability to be available for specific task orders and your availability to obtain and maintain your PA-TAC training credentials.

 

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust clearance.
• For all positions, we will be hiring Mid and Senior level positions. 
  • Mid-Level – Must have an undergraduate degree with 5 years in the field of expertise and professional registration OR 10 years in the field of expertise.
  • Senior-Level - Must have an undergraduate degree with 10 years in the field of expertise and professional registration OR 15 years in the field of expertise.
• For PDMGs, Site Inspectors, Cost Estimators, and Technical Specialists, must have the technical knowledge base and experience in discipline’s standard concepts, principles, and techniques as well as in the design and/or construction of public infrastructure. Valuable skill types and experience include engineers, architects, cost estimators, construction inspectors/managers. 
• Cost Estimators must have knowledge and experience using cost estimating software and cost estimate development.
• Archaeologists, Architectural Historians, and Historic Architects must meet the professional standards outlined by the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Standards in Archaeology and Historic Preservation
• Professional licenses and certifications may be required depending on the position.
• Must be able to pass a DHS/FEMA background investigation.
• This job is 100% computer-based and work is completed through a web-based application, so strong computer skills are required.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth (file conversion and import/export ability required), and smartphone.
• Must be able to commit to travel assignments for up to 1 year in duration.  Trips home to your residence are reimbursed and allowed every 30-45 days, depending on task order specifics.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and as a condition of employment, pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Persons with construction-related experience a plus, such as, civil engineers, construction managers, construction estimators, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, environmental engineers/planners, coastal engineers, site inspectors and architects.   
• Prior FEMA PA and/or CRC experience preferred, but not required, including experience with and understanding of FEMA’s PA Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG), the Stafford Act, 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 2 CFR, Sandy Recovery Improvement Act (SRIA) Legislation, PA grant documentation review or project development experience, validating PA grant documentation, and developing or reviewing damage descriptions and dimensions, scopes of work, and cost estimates for PA grant applications.
• Experience using FEMA Grants Manager is a plus.
• Current DHS Public Trust clearance/badge
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Strong observational, decision making, analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize and clearly present key Disaster Recovery issues and progress to resolution.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.