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p style="text-align:left"Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you./ppbDisaster Recovery Specialist I – WOB (Contingency)/b/pp/ppbPosition Summary /b/ppThe Disaster Recovery Specialist I (DRS I) will support Witt O’Brien’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./ppWOB#39;s FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Disaster Recovery Specialist prepares FEMA Project Worksheets which involves identifying eligible damage caused by a disaster, documenting the extent and type of damage, determining the scope of work to repair the damage, and developing a cost estimate for the repair./ppThe Disaster Recovery Specialist must possess knowledge on the technical aspects of FEMA PA grant programs and will be expected to exercise independent judgement in coordination and advice to FEMA PA recipients/subrecipients within the limits of applicable Federal and State statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures. The Disaster Specialist works closely with Federal, State, and local representatives and must be able to clearly communicate aspects of the FEMA PA program./ppbPosition Details /b/pullibReports to:/b Associate Managing Director/lilibLocation: /bLos Angeles, CA/lilibPosition Type: /bOn-call /lilibFLSA Status: /bNon-Exempt/lilibPay: /bHourly/lilibCompensation:/b Commensurate with experience/lilibTravel:/b 25%/li/ulp/ppbEssential Job Functions /b/pulliProvide 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/liliParticipate in meetings and briefings with applicants/liliCollect, review, and upload project documentation to the FEMA PA Grants Portal during the pre-obligation/project formulation process/liliPerform damage assessments to establish potential eligibility for FEMA funding and extent of applicable damages/liliConduct detailed cost estimates of damages/liliAssist with the performance of project validation reviews and address any inconsistencies, special considerations, and compliance issues with management./liliRecommend technical guidance and recommendations to management/liliIdentify and elevate financial or administrative issues for resolution, including responding to FEMA or Requests for Information (RFIs)/li/ulp/ppbMinimum Job Requirements/b/pulliOne year experience with the FEMA Public Assistance grant./liliOne year of experience using the FEMA PA Grants Portal./liliBachelor#39;s degree from an accredited college or university. iAn equivalent combination of training and experience may substitute for a degree./i/liliNovice understanding of grant policy and procedures, and the ability to read and interpret grant guidelines and contracts, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing./liliThe ability to assist with preparing written reports and conducting analysis./liliNovice level knowledge of standard office procedures and basic 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./liliAbility to effectively communicate (written and orally) with team members and local, state and federal stakeholders./liliSolid written, verbal and organizational skills./liliAbility to work independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team framework to accomplish objectives under a tight deadline./liliAble to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes during each assignment/liliMust be willing and able to pass a government background check with fingerprints./li/ulpbPreferred Job Requirements /b/pulliExperience working with FEMA or emergency management agencies at the federal, state, or local level./li/ulpbWork Schedule /b/pulliThis position requires work to be conducted onsite and may require work on weekends or in excess of 40 hours per week. Travel and other expenses are reimbursable in accordance with Witt O’Brien’s and client travel policies./liliAll interested candidates must be willing to work for the duration of each disaster assignment. Assignments may last up to 12 months with potential for extension. /li/ulpbJob Description Disclaimer /b/ppThis position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs./ppbCommitment to Diversity/b/pulliWitt O#39;Brien#39;s is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations./liliWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law./li/ulp/pp/pp/ppCompensation range:/p$22.80 - $39.60p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Equal Opportunity spanspanspanspanspan class="WBK1"Employer/Veteran/Disabled/span/span/span/span/span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bWith you when it counts./b/p p style="text-align:left"Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you./ppbDisaster Recovery Specialist I – WOB (Contingency)/b/pp/ppbPosition Summary /b/ppThe Disaster Recovery Specialist I (DRS I) will support Witt O’Brien’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./ppWOB#39;s FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Disaster Recovery Specialist prepares FEMA Project Worksheets which involves identifying eligible damage caused by a disaster, documenting the extent and type of damage, determining the scope of work to repair the damage, and developing a cost estimate for the repair./ppThe Disaster Recovery Specialist must possess knowledge on the technical aspects of FEMA PA grant programs and will be expected to exercise independent judgement in coordination and advice to FEMA PA recipients/subrecipients within the limits of applicable Federal and State statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures. The Disaster Specialist works closely with Federal, State, and local representatives and must be able to clearly communicate aspects of the FEMA PA program./ppbPosition Details /b/pullibReports to:/b Associate Managing Director/lilibLocation: /bLos Angeles, CA/lilibPosition Type: /bOn-call /lilibFLSA Status: /bNon-Exempt/lilibPay: /bHourly/lilibCompensation:/b Commensurate with experience/lilibTravel:/b 25%/li/ulp/ppbEssential Job Functions /b/pulliProvide 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/liliParticipate in meetings and briefings with applicants/liliCollect, review, and upload project documentation to the FEMA PA Grants Portal during the pre-obligation/project formulation process/liliPerform damage assessments to establish potential eligibility for FEMA funding and extent of applicable damages/liliConduct detailed cost estimates of damages/liliAssist with the performance of project validation reviews and address any inconsistencies, special considerations, and compliance issues with management./liliRecommend technical guidance and recommendations to management/liliIdentify and elevate financial or administrative issues for resolution, including responding to FEMA or Requests for Information (RFIs)/li/ulp/ppbMinimum Job Requirements/b/pulliOne year experience with the FEMA Public Assistance grant./liliOne year of experience using the FEMA PA Grants Portal./liliBachelor#39;s degree from an accredited college or university. iAn equivalent combination of training and experience may substitute for a degree./i/liliNovice understanding of grant policy and procedures, and the ability to read and interpret grant guidelines and contracts, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing./liliThe ability to assist with preparing written reports and conducting analysis./liliNovice level knowledge of standard office procedures and basic 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./liliAbility to effectively communicate (written and orally) with team members and local, state and federal stakeholders./liliSolid written, verbal and organizational skills./liliAbility to work independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team framework to accomplish objectives under a tight deadline./liliAble to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes during each assignment/liliMust be willing and able to pass a government background check with fingerprints./li/ulpbPreferred Job Requirements /b/pulliExperience working with FEMA or emergency management agencies at the federal, state, or local level./li/ulpbWork Schedule /b/pulliThis position requires work to be conducted onsite and may require work on weekends or in excess of 40 hours per week. Travel and other expenses are reimbursable in accordance with Witt O’Brien’s and client travel policies./liliAll interested candidates must be willing to work for the duration of each disaster assignment. Assignments may last up to 12 months with potential for extension. /li/ulpbJob Description Disclaimer /b/ppThis position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs./ppbCommitment to Diversity/b/pulliWitt O#39;Brien#39;s is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations./liliWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law./li/ulp/pp/pp/ppCompensation range:/p$22.80 - $39.60p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"Equal Opportunity spanspanspanspanspan class="WBK1"Employer/Veteran/Disabled/span/span/span/span/span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bWith you when it counts./b/p

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