Public Assistance Specialists, Recovery Cadre 2026

Position Summary Job Title: Emergency Management Public Assistance Specialist (Junior, Mid, Senior levels) Employment Type: Full time (Temporary) Compensation: $23-65/hour depending on location & job level Travel/Location: On-site in various areas of the country as needed, with up to 100% travel required. Must be able to travel/deploy for extended time periods. Preference may be given to local candidates. Positions are contingent upon work availability, client requirements, and/or client approval. Ability to deploy anywhere in the US with 24-48 hours notice required. Your application is to become part of our cadre list and does not constitute a guaranteed job offer. Benefits Summary Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except as required by law. Mission of Role/Position Summary Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. The Public Assistance Specialist in the disaster Recovery division will play an integral part of helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference in the world and interested in supporting local, state, and federal jurisdictions to prepare for and recover from disasters. Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities Provides technical assistance and expertise to help clients through the recovery process. Maintains a complete understanding of all applicable Public Assistance policies, requirements, and evaluation protocols. Analyzes and evaluates selected project applications, supporting documentation, and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable FEMA policies and procedures. Ensures quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks. Utilizes grant portal system to track and evaluate client information. Maintains and utilizes knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements. Works through all phases of the grant lifecycle. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge in categories A, B, and E. Experience with at least two major Disaster Recovery efforts. Experience working and supporting in an Emergency Operations Center. Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and active listening skills. Strong time management skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Customer service oriented technical skills. Ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment and outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Expected Hours of Work Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount. Travel Requirements Travel to onsite work is expected for this position. Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time. Physical Demands Mobility required on-site with clients. Sitting or standing for hours at a time. Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. throughout the day and as needed. Working Environment Emergency management consultants may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field, which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings. All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote-work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire. If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr AC Disaster Consulting