[Remote] FEMA-Disaster Recovery Specialists (Civil Engineers)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dewberry is a leading professional services firm seeking Civil Engineers to support disaster recovery efforts across the United States. The role involves deploying to disaster sites to assist FEMA and local governments in delivering disaster recovery programs, including preparing grant applications and assessing damaged infrastructure. Responsibilities • Deploy to disaster sites to support FEMA or other government entities in the delivery of disaster recovery programs such as the Public Assistance (PA) program or the FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Direct Housing program • Assist FEMA, local government agencies and other program-eligible entities in the preparation of grant applications for the restoration of damaged public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings and utilities • Plan and develop temporary housing solutions for disaster survivors • Conduct site assessments of disaster-damaged infrastructure • Document detailed damage descriptions • Develop restoration or new facility scopes of work • Formulate detailed cost estimates • Assist with hazard mitigation planning Skills • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited university • Minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience working with public infrastructure • Knowledge of modern construction practices and experience conducting facility assessments, performing construction inspection, and developing project scope and cost estimates • Working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other governmental regulatory compliance • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications • Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment under stressful conditions • The ability to work up to 12 hours per day, 7 days a week while deployed to a disaster recovery operation for up to 12 months • Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record • Be a U.S. citizen capable of passing a federal background investigation to obtain a Public Trust clearance • Licensed Professional Engineer • Working knowledge of the FEMA PA Program law, regulation and policy • Prior FEMA PA experience as: Program Delivery Manager, Site Inspector, Policy Advisor, Cost Estimator, or Hazard Mitigation Specialist • Working knowledge of FEMA's Grants Manager or Grants Portal • Experience with residential site development or construction including roads, utilities, and drainage • Proficiency using cost estimating software such as RS Means and Xactimate Company Overview • Leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public & private-sector clients. It was founded in 1956, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job