Local Hire PA Operations Support Specialist

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts in Tallahassee, FL. Local hire employees are typically local residents who aid in the recovery of their community and help their fellow citizens in the recovery process. A local hire's term of employment is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120-day increments, based on the needs of the disaster.

In this Local Hire (PA Operations Support Specialist) position, you will perform recovery support activities for staff at FEMA headquarters and Regional Offices, as well as emergency management partners engaged in supporting disaster recovery.

Typical assignments include:

• Coordinating and supporting the implementation of disaster recovery services and programs and analyzing resource requirements and capabilities to enable program delivery and performance.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of emergency management recovery policies, plans, and procedures.
• Interpreting the laws, regulations, and policies applicable to FEMA.
• Conducting analysis of difficult survivor-centric assistance issues in the recovery statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures that may impact program delivery.
• Performing administrative duties such as supporting data processing needs to include entering and tracking Requests for Public Assistance (RPAs) and uploading related documents in Grants Manager Tool.
• Assisting with the Public Assistance spend plan tracker for all project worksheets and generating ad hoc reports.

Key Requirements:

• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/59.
• Please review the Additional Information section for additional key requirements.
• All candidates must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
• Minimum age of eighteen years of age is required.
   

Qualifications

To qualify for this Local Hire (PA Operations Support Specialist) position, you must possess experience:

• Coordinating with internal and external customers to develop, manage, and achieve project objectives;
• Providing guidance on organizational policies and determining compliance with rules and regulations; and
• Collecting and analyzing data to identify challenges and recommend program improvements.