Certified Floodplain Manager - FEMA PA Disaster Recovery

^{We are excited to announce CCPRS won the next 5 - year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) in the West zones (e.g., Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri). Through CCPRS, SOL Engineering Services, LLC is looking for you to provide technical support assistant for FEMA disaster related operations throughout the U.S. FEMA uses the PA TAC nationally to obtain the following labor categories: Environment/General Planners, Engineers (all disciplines), Construction Managers/Inspectors/Estimators, Project Managers, Financial Analysts, as well as other related professional services to assist state, local, municipalities and public entities in developing grant applications for Federal Public Assistance Funding for the repair of their infrastructure and facilities damage by natural disasters.} 

^{SOL Engineering Services, LLC is seeking qualified Mid-Level Certified Floodplain Managers with expertise in FEMA Public Assistance (PA) programs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our disaster recovery team, providing technical guidance, project management, and support to communities recovering from natural disasters, particularly flooding events. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping communities rebuild resilient infrastructure and mitigate future flood risks.} 

^{IMPORTANT NOTE: Public Assistance (PA) Experience is in high demand for deployment considerations and is required by FEMA. Experience must be 1 or more years of deployment regional, state or local level.}

• ^{Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or related field. Master's degree preferred.}
• ^{Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation required.}
• ^{A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in floodplain management, FEMA Public Assistance, or disaster recovery operations.}
• ^{Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass an FBI background check.}
• ^{Strong understanding of FEMA regulations, policies, and guidelines related to Public Assistance programs (e.g., PA Handbook, Stafford Act).}
• ^{Proficiency in GIS software and other relevant tools for floodplain mapping and analysis.}
• ^{Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.}
• ^{Must have a current valid driver's license.}
• ^{Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours, commit to a minimum 90-day assignment in remote locations and disaster conditions.}
• ^{Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.} 
• ^{Ability to stand or walk for long periods of times on varying terrain.}
• ^{Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.}
• ^{Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.}
• ^{Computer Proficiency–in this role you must be competent and fully proficient at operating a computer, finding files, editing documents in adobe and word, working with Excel spreadsheets, ability to effectively interface with applications in web browsers, working knowledge of saving, renaming, editing, organizing files and moving between iPhone and PC seamlessly.}

 ^{Ideal Candidate will also have:}

^{• Significant focus and experience in providing excellent customer service, attention to detail and must have excellent communication (writing and verbal) skills.}

^{• Prior experience in the PA Program: Site Inspectors, Program Delivery Managers, Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) Crew Leader, Project Specialist, Debris Specialist, Debris Monitor, FEMA-certified Trainer, Hazard Mitigation Specialist (Sections 404 and 406), or Long-Term Community Recovery Program Specialist.}

^{• Trainings completed in Program Delivery Manager training, Site Inspector training, Public Assistance Operations I (PA Ops I), Public Assistance Operations II (PA Ops II), Project Worksheet (PW) Development, Cost Estimating Format (CEF), Debris Management/Operations, and/or 406 Hazard Mitigation.}