Public Assistance Senior Technical Specialist (Reservist On Call)

ICF’s Disaster Management Division seeks Disaster Recovery Senior Technical Specialists – Reservist On Call to join our team. This U.S.-based on‑call position requires travel to client offices, disaster recovery sites, and deployable for multiple‑week assignments. Key Responsibilities Create, review, and provide guidance on scopes of work, cost alignments, and building projects. Evaluate facility damages, documents, and photographs pursuant to scope of service consultations. Create damaged component inventory and detailed estimates of damage. Support cost estimators during project development and project formulation. Apply program requirements, policies, procedures, and protocols. Provide accurate repair cost information to help build competitive estimates. Provide detailed review of FEMA project sub‑grant applications (project worksheets) for completeness and preparation of version requests. Support project team members with technical interpretations and assistance. Attend meetings with agencies and applicants to establish assessment of proposed recovery projects, discuss project objectives, and construction budget. Consult on Hazard Mitigation, 428 Alternative Procedures, and other FEMA Public Assistance rules and regulations. Apply knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials. Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of intangibles. Exercise independent judgement in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Work through consultative dialogue toward predetermined long‑range objectives. Determine and pursue courses of action essential in obtaining desired outcomes. Coordinate and participate in resolution of project‑related issues and concerns. Optimize procedures and maintain communication and focus. Maintain and track each case as required in project report management information system. Measure performance with key metrics. Keep management team informed on issues, problems & resolutions. Provide superior customer service skill set, ability to listen, facilitate and negotiate problems. Expertise in area in which you are assigned. Carry out timely and accurate duties as requested. Travel as required to client recovery and ICF sites as requested by ICF management. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (Construction Related, Disaster Management or closely related). 8+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years working in disaster recovery and grant monitoring through the federal and state levels of government with emphasis on the FEMA public assistance program. 5+ years of management experience of large‑scale construction programs. 5+ years working knowledge of RS Means, Xactimate, FEMA Cost Estimate or applicable web‑based cost estimator software. 5+ years of experience with Federal grant provisions involving procurement, labor compliance, environmental issues, and related. 5+ years of experience with FEMA Public Assistance programs, Hazard Mitigation 404, 406, Alternate and Improved Project requirements. Must be able and willing to travel (flight and vehicle) as required for project work with minimal notice. Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check. Professional Skills Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Excel and computer use, including ability to use multiple database systems and perform accurate data entry. High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting “on‑time” and professionally, including ability to follow directions. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and activities, independently and collaboratively with excellent analytical and qualitative strategic thinking capabilities and collaboration skills. Strong written and oral communication, including interpersonal and presentation skills, including experience writing technical guidance or procedures. Excellent critical‑thinking skills to help resolve project constraints and make decisions, paired with a desire to take initiative. Ability to work well under continually changing deadlines and priorities, including managing multiple projects and stakeholder interests; willing and able to work evenings and weekends as needed. Awareness and appreciation of applicant situations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and community dynamics. Preferred Skills Bachelor’s degree in environmental, disaster management, construction, infrastructure, energy, finance or related area. Experience working active disasters with CDBG‑DR, CDBG‑MIT, 406/404‑HMGP. Experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have complex political and programmatic elements. Strong background in various types of construction. Experience addressing FEMA Public Assistance policy and guidance technical issues in regard to current law and regulations. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems. FEMA Certifications. Compensation Hourly pay range: 45 to 65 dollars per hour, based on match to job description, location, etc. Full‑time pay range: 81,111.00 to 137,889.00 dollars. Equal Opportunity Employer ICF is an equal‑opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr ICF