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This is a FEMA Reservist position. It is not a full-time position. 

  • Q: What is a Reservist?
  • A: A Reservist is an intermittent on-call employee, that only receives compensation when deployed. You are expected to work full-time hours while deployed.
  • Q: Do I have to move, if I accept this position?
  • A: No, you will retain your residence of record and deploy from that location.
  • Q: Can I work remote?
  • A: Reservists are expected to physically deploy to various locales.
  • Q: Can I work remotely when not deployed to ensure a paycheck?
  • A: Reservists receive outside employment protection from USERAA – CREW Act. You are free to hold employment outside of FEMA.
  • Q: Can a Reservist also hold a state or federal job, or a job at a private sector entity that interacts with FEMA?
  • A: Yes, so long as the employment is cleared in writing by FEMA’s Office of Chief Counsel and your supervisor before starting the outside employment. The Outside Employment form can be found here or by contacting your Cadre Management team. Military service does not require this clearance.

 

Qualifications for this Position:

  • Must pass a Federal background check – Public Trust level.
  • Able and willing to deploy for 30+ days on short notice, possibly in austere conditions
  • Three (3) full years of working knowledge with Civil Rights laws and regulations (ADA, 504, LEP, EJ).
  • Technical and analytical writing experience required.
  • Experience in community outreach and developing stakeholder engagement.
  • Microsoft Office Suite - Skill Level: ADVANCE required.

 

Responsibility:
In this position, the incumbent reports to the Civil Rights Lead Advisor (CRLD) at the disaster to enforce the incorporation of civil rights principles in all stages of a disaster response, recovery and long-term activities. As a Civil Rights Advisor, you are responsible for the implementation of the Civil Rights compliance with and enforcement of civil rights jurisdiction in connection with programs and services provided by FEMA and by recipients of FEMA financial assistance.
 

Essential Job Duties:
▪ Implements systems, structures and processes within the disaster operation to enforce civil rights compliance that no member of the public shall be, denied the benefits of, deprived of participation in, or discriminated against in any program or activity carried out by FEMA, to include recipients of federal financial assistance provided by FEMA.
▪ Identifies and acts upon potential opportunities for equitable and impartial delivery of FEMA programs and activities to individuals with disabilities and/or individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) requires affirmative responsibilities.
▪ Pursues opportunities to build sustainable, long term relationship with potential external stakeholder and other federal agencies to develop and lead to a collaboration framework to ensure full realization of the Civil Rights program.
▪ Perform other duties as assigned.