Mitigation Specialist (Construction Building Inspector)

TSI is currently seeking FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program Delivery Managers (PDMGs) to support our disaster recovery team in Georgia and North Carolina. We're looking for PDMGs who can overcome challenges and complete projects in any environment. If you're someone who can take direction but doesn’t always need to be told what to do, then we want to hear from you. PDMGs will work closely with FEMA and local government officials to provide supplemental disaster grant assistance for the repair, replacement, and restoration of disaster-damaged, public owned facilities. Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to: site damage inspections, cost estimate and scope of work development, exploratory calls and recovery scoping meetings, project reviews and validation, review and determination of hazard mitigation requirements, and environmental & historic preservation reviews and guidance. This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS/FEMA Clearance. This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS/FEMA Clearance. Responsibilities: Prepare for site inspection- receive, review, and accept a work order request; coordinate with all site inspection participants; and gather the tools, information and documents needed to conduct site inspections. Receive and accept site inspection work order assignments through Grants Manager. Coordinate logistics with participants and learn as much as possible about damaged infrastructure before the inspection. Call the Applicant’s representative one business day before the inspection. Fill out a Site Inspection Report Discuss the Applicant’s intended method of repair Take photos of the facility and components Complete the SIR and request the Applicant’s signature Meet with PDMG to debrief Enter SIR data into Grants Manager Create and upload documents Review the SIR and DDD using the DDD Review Checklist Send DDD to the PDMG Education and Experience: Must have 5 years of experience in a related field (with high school diploma or equivalent) Must meet state licensure or certification requirements where applicable Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e. Word Must have the ability to navigate the internet for research purposes Must be competent in smart phone usage. Should be familiar with Grants Manager Should have experience with local and federal regulations and building codes (i.e. International Building Code), to identify resilience measures and consensus-based codes and standards The selected candidate(s) will be required to complete the following FEMA online courses before beginning work on FEMA projects. •    IS-1000 Public Assistance Program and Eligibility•    IS-1001 The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation•    IS-1002 FEMA Grants Portal – Transparency at Every Step•    IS-1004 The FEMA Site Inspection Process•    IS-1018  Determination Memorandums and Appeals•    7116 - Program Delivery Manager•    7117 - Site Inspection