Project Specialist - FEMA Public Assistance

ICF's Disaster Management division seeks Project Specialists who will support FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and Hazard Mitigation projects in Oregon following the recent wildfire and straight-line wind events. As a Project Specialist you will be responsible for supporting and providing technical assistance on recovery and mitigation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance and expertise in the management of FEMA recovery operations

• Maintain a complete understanding of all applicable FEMA PA policies, requirements, and evaluating protocols

• Support senior program staff in briefing, reporting, and coordinating activities with FEMA

• Analyze and evaluate selected project applications, supporting documentation, and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable FEMA policies and procedures

• Evaluate project worksheets (PWs) for eligible damages

• Ensure quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of assigned tasks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years of FEMA project experience

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in the critical infrastructure market, specifically the utility sector

Professional Skills:

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a changing work environment

• Ability to work independently and/or on a team

• Strong organizational and leadership skills and strong verbal and written communication skills

• Exceptional research skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

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Portland, OR (OR08)