Disaster Recovery Specialist II

Position SummaryIEM is looking to bring on Full-Time Disaster Recovery Specialist II (DRS II) who will support IEM’s State and Local Disaster Response and Recovery Team with its FEMA disaster recovery efforts, working hand-in-hand with the state /local government and private non-profit representatives to guide them through the Public Assistance process. Primary Location: Live within a commutable distance to Guaynabo and San Juan, PR. Work in an Office Environment with a team.

Essential FunctionsProvide 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. Perform damage assessments, develop damage inventories, develop scopes of work, compile cost documentation, upload project documentation, and develop detailed cost estimates to establish potential eligibility for FEMA funding and extent of applicable damages.  Perform project validation reviews and address any inconsistencies, special considerations, and compliance issues with management.

Plan and conduct meetings and briefing for applicants regarding the program.  Develop 406 Hazard Mitigation Proposals including benefit cost analyses and recommendations to reduce or eliminate the chance of damages occurring in the future.  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.  Works closely with Federal, State, and local representatives and must be able to clearly communicate aspects of the FEMA PA 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 QualificationsExperience: Three (3) years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance or other FEMA Grant Programs. Degree: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, public administration, emergency management, insurance, business administration, or related field. Experience and Degree Substitution:

An equivalent combination of training and experience may substitute for a degree. Bilingual: Fluent English and Spanish verbal and written communication skills. Intermediate Level understanding of:  Public Assistance, 428, 404 and 406 Mitigation. Disaster recovery, emergency management and associated state/federal legislation Provided IT tools and document management tools to create, organize and maintain project documents including Microsoft Office applications as well as smartphone /text usage.  FEMA and State and Local grants management workflow software and documentation management systems at the Federal (preferred FEMA), State, Local Recipient/Subrecipient level.

Preferred QualificationsExperience 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. Additional InformationOffice Locations: Often, these offices are either owned by the client we work with or by IEM. All candidates are expected to follow any rules and regulations of the office in which they are required to work for that project.

Benefits And More10 paid holidaysVacation PaySick Pay401 (K) plan with matchingCompany paid STD and LTDEqual Employment Opportunity. All IEM employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment, if necessary, are made without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Reasonable Accommodation.

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