Remote Federal Civil or Structural Engineer

Summary

Join our Federal Disaster Recovery Cadre as a temporary employment opportunity. We're part of a larger team providing technical assistance to FEMA for disaster recovery and rebuilding. This position involves deploying to disaster sites, working from home or other facilities, and requires obtaining/maintaining/transfering a DHS/FEMA Clearance and badge.

Requirements

• Skilled in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in the use of TEAMS
• Use of measuring tools such as measuring tape, measuring wheel, laser measure, etc
• Laptop and cell phone
• Must know or be able to learn Grants Manager, GoogleEarth Pro and other FEMA Systems
• Must know or be able to learn how to create a Firmette or Flood Map
• Must be able to learn how to use time and expense systems
• Expert in oral and written communication
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work in challenging conditions

Responsibilities

• Inspect permanent facilities damaged by disasters to determine and document the extent of damage
• Fill out a Site Inspection Report (SIR) and capture Essential Elements of Information (EEI)
• Use standard measuring tools such as a tape measure, measuring wheel, and a laser level
• Provide Personal Protective Gear and Measuring equipment
• Deliver the Public Assistance Program and assist eligible applicants and sub-applicants
• Manage a diverse set of stakeholders, facilitate in-person and remote meetings, review documents for program compliance
• Describe the PA Program and Process to stakeholders, translate complicated policies into layman’s terms
• Estimate cost to rebuild or replace facilities damaged during a disaster
• Advises stakeholders on mitigation strategies for impacted facilities, creates cost estimates, creates Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA), and writes 406 Mitigation proposals

Benefits

Travel expenses are paid