Technical Writer Senior - FEMA PA

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an engineering and technical services provider, with over 19 years of engineering and consulting experience. Our viability comes, in part, from utilizing the diverse backgrounds of the firm’s owners and the experiences of its team of approximately 100 engineers, scientists, technical subject matter experts, and program and project managers. Our hands-on project implementation approach encompasses management, quality, and engineering principles to ensure effective management and delivery of all projects. SOL’s reputation and keys to success are built on providing high quality, responsive engineering and related technical services while maintaining professional commitments and ensuring that full satisfaction is given to our clients throughout the United States.  
 
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 talented and experienced Senior-Level Technical Writers to join our team at FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in support of the Public Assistance (PA) Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, with significant experience in preparing clear, concise, and accurate documentation related to disaster response and recovery efforts. The role will primarily focus on providing expert support in producing high-quality technical documents, manuals, guides, and training materials. If you have previous FEMA experience or experience in technical writing or a related field of expertise and you are currently living in an area listed below or have the availability to deploy, please submit your resume. 

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.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in disaster fieldwork or in field of expertise; a graduate level degree or professional registration with 5 years of experience in disaster fieldwork or in field of expertise; or 15 years of experience in disaster fieldwork or in field of expertise.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in technical writing, preferably in the context of emergency management or disaster response.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and other relevant software applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy and consistency in written materials.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, FEMA staff, and other stakeholders to gather information, identify key concepts, and translate technical information into accessible and understandable language for diverse audiences. 

 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.

We offer a competitive salary, health benefits and paid vacation.

Veterans,  HUBZone residents, and individuals of HUD-assisted (Section 3) and Section 8 housing programs are encouraged to apply.

                                              SOL Engineering Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics."