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As part of the team, the Disaster Recovery Grant Specialist will work as a member of the collaborative team: Build client relationships, understand the client’s needs based on the data obtained, and analyze the data to best help the client. Collect documentation and information to develop the client’s program, analyze the information collected, organize all documentation, and summarize financial data. Assist in the development of federal grant project worksheets to support disaster recovery project data from cost estimating, budgets, audits, and other products. Support policy analysis for existing and emerging policy and guidance from FEMA and other federal and/or state agencies specific to grant eligibility. Collaborate with estimators and field inspectors to organize documentation of loss. Perform damage assessments to establish potential eligibility for FEMA funding. Conduct detailed cost estimates of damages. Perform project validation reviews and address any inconsistencies, special considerations, and compliance issues with management. Provide technical guidance and recommendations to the management team. Make hazard mitigation recommendations to eliminate damage or loss in the future. Work with State, Local, and Federal stakeholders on funding pursuits and reimbursements. Conduct meetings and briefings with applicants. Facilitate recovery stakeholder meetings to include meeting agendas and PowerPoint presentations. This position may require you to work remotely. In this role, candidates must have: A minimum of four (4) years of experience in the FEMA PA Program . A Minimum of six (6) years of total professional work experience. A comprehensive understanding of FEMA (PA) Public Assistance. Seeking individuals with at least one (1) year of consulting/business experience. Advanced-level experience in the FEMA Public Assistance grant program. Knowledge of other disaster recovery federal assistance programs such as mitigation, CDBG, and IA. The ability to draft reports, conduct analysis, and conduct briefings. Advanced-level experience using Grants Portal FEMA Software and State and Local Grants management workflow software. Advanced-level knowledge of standard office procedures and computer operations, including working and functional use of all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, as well as smartphone /text usage. Proficient and advanced capabilities in the use of computer operations, including working and functional use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, TEAMS, Dropbox, Zoom, and the use of a smart phone/text. The ability to balance multiple high-priority assignments. Knowledge and skills in Federal grant provisions and requirements. Knowledge of procurement, labor compliance, and environmental requirements. Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to a changing atmosphere. Ability to deploy as needed to support client needs. Excellent verbal and written communication. Minimum education requires an Associate’s or technical degree or equivalent work-related experience. A bachelor's degree or comparable work-related experience is desirable
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