What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at TSSCANDIDATEPORTAL?
Total Solutions, Inc. (TSI) is seeking experienced personnel to support the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program’s disaster-related operations.
The PA Program provides supplementary Federal assistance to State and local governments, certain private nonprofit organizations, and Indian Tribes and Alaskan Native Villages under Presidential major disaster declarations to clear debris; implement emergency protective measures for the preservation of life and property; repair or replace infrastructure, such as streets, bridges, and water control facilities; repair or replace public buildings and related equipment; repair or restore public utilities; and repair or restore public recreational facilities and parks. These program activities are highly visible and require the services of skilled and professional personnel.
Responsibilities:
Review scopes of work and develop cost estimating formats for the repair and/or replacement of damaged facilities depicted in the project worksheets in EMMIE.
Develop cost estimates for infrastructure projects
Evaluate applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness
Review information provided and identify additional information needed
Research, review and update equipment rates used in reimbursing applicants for the use of applicant-owned equipment while performing eligible work.
Qualifications:
Must have 5 years of experience in a related field (with a bachelor’s degree) or 10 years of experience in a related field
Should be proficient in completion of cost estimating format according to the Large Project Instructional Guide V2.1.
Should have thorough knowledge of PA eligibility, law, regulations, and policies.
Should have experience using the Emergency Management Mission Integrated Environment (EMMIE) database and the Grants Manager (GM) system
Should have knowledge using an array of cost estimating tools from RS Means, Cost Estimating Format, FEMA, State, or Local Cost codes and other cost data as appropriate.
Salary : $48 - $51
