FEMA - Planning Specialist (Nationwide Openings)

Company: CDM Smith
Location: Huntington
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

**27246BR**

**Requisition ID:**

27246BR

**Business Unit:**

FSU

**Job Description:**

Provides technical recommendations and assists with the development of training aids, instructor guides, student manuals and web-based training for FEMA Public Assistance courses. Conducts preliminary damage assessments in the field, reviews FEMA Public Assistance applicant data, and makes recommendations regarding claim eligibility. Documents damages, scopes of work and estimated costs to repair or replace a facility or structure. Reviews estimates against the final cost. Provides analyses and updated reports, participates in status update meetings with FEMA, and identifies the need for technical specialists. Analyzes data and information using general planning principles to develop solutions to disaster-related problems. Other duties as assigned. May---coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA---Public Assistance grant delivery process.

**Job Title:**

FEMA - Planning Specialist (Nationwide Openings)

**Group:**

WAF Field Mod Fringe

**Employment Type:**

Temporary

**Minimum Qualifications:**

5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field of expertise with a bachelor's degree. HS Diploma or equivalent. Domestic travel is required.

**EEO Statement:**

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**Why CDM Smith?:**

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle. CDM Smith is a major partner to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), supporting its mission under various prime and/or sub-prime contracts for Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Assistance, and Risk Analysis. The Public Assistance program supports recovery operations primarily for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly-owned facilities, such as: roads, bridges, municipal buildings, police and fire stations, water/wastewater treatment plants, etc., including Private Non-Profit facilities such as hospitals.

**Job Site Location:**

United States - Nationwide

**Agency Disclaimer:**

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

**Amount of Travel Required:**

100%

**Assignment Category:**

Fulltime-Temporary

**Visa Sponsorship Available:**

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

**Skills and Abilities:**

Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position. Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work. Strong attention to detail. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and process a large volume of requests. Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

**U.S. Vaccine Status:**

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") are committed to your health and safety. CDM Smith and its employees adhere to all applicable government and client COVID-19 requirements.

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