Local Hire Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts in Gainesville, Melbourne Beach, Sarasota and Tallahassee, Florida. Local hire employees are typically local residents who aid in the recovery of their community and help their fellow citizens in the recovery process.

In this Local Hire (Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager) position, you will deliver Public Assistance grant funding.

Typical assignments include:

• Tracking and communicating the progress of all projects through the entire program delivery model in coordination with the Applicant.
• Engaging program offices as soon as potential opportunities or concerns arise.
• Discussing potential Hazard Mitigation opportunities with the Applicant.
• Hosting key information meetings ensuring recovery priorities and program eligibility requirements are communicated.
• Gathering all required documentation to enable FEMA to write grants so the applicant can be returned to their Pre-Disaster condition as soon as possible.
• Facilitating the delivery of Public Assistance grant funding on behalf of Applicants; this includes (but is not limited to) developing the list of damaged sites, scheduling site inspections, summarizing applicant damages, and coordinating requests for information and questions.
• Working with the applicants to resolve their program related needs ensuring projects are processed as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.

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 (Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager) position, you must possess experience:

• Reviewing Federal Grant documentation for compliance to regulations.
• Developing and presenting correspondence such as reports or briefings.
• Coordinating with federal, state, local, and/or tribal partners in support of a disaster recovery mission.