Disaster Recovery Specialist I

Position Summary:

IEM is looking to bring on Full-Time Disaster Recovery Specialist I (DRS I)

Primary Location:

• Candidates must originate from the Johnson City/Washington County Tennessee Area
• Job sites are located within Washington County Tennessee and are subject to change via addition or subtraction based on the clients needs.
• Continued employment requires you to be able to work on site in the event of a location change.

Travel Requirements:

• This position will require work to be conducted onsite and may require work on weekends or in excess of 40 hours per week.
• All interested candidates must be willing to work on site for the duration of each disaster assignment. Assignments typically may last up to 12 months with potential for extension.

Essential Functions:

• Provide general programmatic assistance to applicants and maintain currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal grant management policies and procedures relating to the Public Assistance Grant Program
• Identify potential impacts / implications of policy changes to Federal/State/local programs and provide briefings as required.
• Conduct meetings and briefings with applicants
• Perform damage assessments to establish potential eligibility for FEMA funding and extent of applicable damages
• Conduct detailed cost estimates of damages
• Perform project validation reviews and address any inconsistencies, special considerations, and compliance issues with management
• Make hazard mitigation determinations and recommendations to reduce or eliminate the chance of damages occurring in the future.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to management.
• Review supporting documentation for the assigned subawards to ensure that each subrecipient receives appropriate reimbursements.
• Develop, maintain and implement plans and procedures associated with the effective and efficient delivery and monitoring of grant performance of the Public Assistance Grant Program.
• Perform quality control review procedures over work performed by other Disaster Recovery Specialists and Grants Management Specialists.
• Collaborate with IEM’s Disaster Recovery Grants Management Specialists to identify and elevate financial or administrative issues for resolution, including responding to Federal Awarding Agency or Recipient Request for Information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience with FEMA Public Assistance or other FEMA Grant Program
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, public administration, emergency management, insurance, business administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of training and experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience working in FEMA New PA Delivery Model
• Novice understanding of Public Assistance, 428, 404 and 406 Mitigation.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret grant policy and procedures, to read and interpret grant guidelines and contracts, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing. The ability to assist with preparing written reports and conducting analysis.
• Novice level of knowledge of disaster recovery, emergency management and associated state/federal legislation with the ability to research and organize data. Novice level ability to use provided IT tools and document management tools to create, organize and maintain project documents
• The ability to write reports, conduct analysis, and prepare/conduct briefings.
• The ability to assist with the development of and provision of training to support the recovery process.
• Novice level experience using FEMA and State and Local grants management workflow software and documentation management systems at either the Federal (preferred FEMA), State, Local Recipient/Subrecipient level.
• Novice level ability to use provided IT tools and document management tools to create, organize and maintain project documents
• Novice level knowledge of standard office procedures and intermediate computer operations to include a working and functional use (preferred intermediate to advanced) of all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel as well as smartphone /text usage
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and orally) with team members and local, state and federal stakeholders.
• Solid written, verbal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team framework to accomplish objectives under a tight deadline
• Able to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes during each assignment
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance through an extensive government background check with fingerprints.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within the commercial and/or public industries including, but not limited to, government entities/facilities (including military), medical facilities, schools, transportation (roads and bridges), coastal entities, water/waste treatment and utilities/power.
• Professional Registration or Certification including Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect, Project Management

Benefits and more:

• Starting salary based on location and experience: $60,000 - $73,000
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD

Additional Travel Information

• Situational Awareness: During site assessments, conditions may be austere including prolonged exposure to excessive heat and cold, prolonged sun exposure and no electricity, heat or air conditioning. Other potential risks include air quality issues, standing water, mosquitos, snakes, debris and other potential exposures
• Physical Requirements: Site assessments may require extensive walking and standing for long periods of time; working in small spaces, tunnels and ditches; climbing ladders.

Why Join IEM:

We are a woman owned company in Emergency Management that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions and integrity/ethics. Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives – join us while we build a safe, secure and resilient world.

Our culture:

IEM believes in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward.

IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.