Job Description

Description

When it comes to FEMA disaster recovery work, were focused on helping our communities to recover for a brighter tomorrow.

If you want to join a company committed to you and your success, invest your technical expertise with us.

Jacobs currently has a contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), known as the Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract (PA TAC IV) to provide technical assistance support for FEMA disaster-related operations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

In Puerto Rico, were building a technical roster in an effort to be ready for potential, future work with FEMA. Were seeking candidates that have a background as Environmental Planners, Engineers, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Financial Analysts and other related technical professional services to assist state and local municipalities in developing grant applications for Federal Public Assistance funding for the repair of their infrastructure damaged by disasters (roads, bridges, hospitals, schools, water treatment facilities, etc.).

As a FEMA Public Assistance Contractor, FEMA will utilize your expertise to validate infrastructure damage and record detailed damage descriptions. Via desktop and/or field inspections, you may be asked to review and analyze professional architectural/engineering reports and designs or as-built plans, then document your analysis. You could be asked to develop scopes of work, along with developing and reviewing cost estimates.

For our FEMA client, qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens, able to clear Department of Homeland Security background check for security clearance level of Public Trust, and open to working 8-12 hours per day for 5-6 days per week. Youll potentially deploy to the field in remote disaster conditions, and most of the job responsibilities will be conducted in a FEMA office. Due to the nature of this type of unpredictable work, you must also have the ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours if ever needed to deploy, commit to up to 6 months or longer on a disaster deployment, and be flexible for contingent type of project work.

Bring your expertise and passion for FEMA disaster recovery work, and well empower you to restore and improve our communities in Puerto Rico.

QUALIFICATIONS
At least 5 years of experience in your field of expertise.
If an Engineer, BS Degree in Engineering Discipline
Must be a U.S. citizen and must be able to clear Department of Homeland Security background check for security clearance level of Public Trust. This background check process is extremely time sensitive and qualified candidates must be willing to complete the process within 7 days.
Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours, commit to up to 6 months or longer on a disaster operation.
Proficient with smart phone and Microsoft Office product suite. (all work is completed through a web-based application, so strong computer skills are a must).

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

10 plus years of experience in your field of expertise.
If an Engineer, a Professional Engineer (PE) License.
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.