Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Specialist (1099)

Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Specialist (1099) Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099) Location: Remote with periodic travel to grantee sites as task order requires Rate: $165 per hour (consultant direct rate) 1099 Engagement — Independent Contractor: This is an independent contractor (1099), not W-2 employment. Consultants execute a PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement. Consultants set their own hours within defined deadlines for deliverables, maintain their own equipment, and are free to work for other clients. No PSCG benefits apply; consultants manage their own taxes, insurance, and retirement.

THE ENGAGEMENT

PSCG is looking for CDBG-DR specialists for per-task-order engagement supporting state and local grantees with CDBG-DR program administration, compliance, and unmet needs analysis following major federally declared disasters. PSCG maintains a bench of CDBG-DR specialists for per-task-order engagement supporting HUD CDBG-DR program administration and compliance at the state and local levels.

TYPICAL SCOPE OF WORK

Support CDBG-DR action plan development and amendment. Conduct unmet needs assessments per HUD guidance. Support grantee program administration and compliance. Advise on environmental review and Davis-Bacon compliance. Coordinate with HUD field offices and state CDBG-DR administrators.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum seven (7) years of CDBG-DR program administration or housing recovery experience. Direct experience as grantee, subrecipient, or technical advisor on a CDBG-DR allocation. Working knowledge of HUD CDBG-DR Notices and cross-cutting federal requirements. Active clients or portfolio demonstrating genuine independent contractor status. U.S. Citizenship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience at HUD, state CDBG-DR office, or major grantee. Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS). Environmental review or Davis-Bacon compliance specialization.

ENGAGEMENT TERMS

Engagement under PSCG Master Independent Consultant Agreement. Travel expenses paid based on GSA Schedules.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & FEDERAL CONTRACTING COMPLIANCE

PSCG is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best talent regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, PSCG especially encourages veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. PSCG participates in E-Verify and maintains a drug-free workplace per the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All employment offers are contingent on successful background investigation, citizenship verification where required, and confirmation of non-debarment via SAM.gov. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilder Search Group