Job Title:Public Assistance Project Specialist
Department:Department Of Homeland Security
Agency:Federal Emergency Management Agency
Job Announcement Number:FEMA-15-DLH-126-RSV
SALARY RANGE: | $16.14 to $24.17 / Per Hour |
OPEN PERIOD: | Friday, July 24, 2015 to Thursday, December 31, 2015 |
SERIES & GRADE: | AD-0301-00 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Temporary - Intermittent employment not to exceed 2 years |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | MANY vacancies - Location Negotiable After Selection, United States |
WHO MAY APPLY: | All United States Citizens |
SECURITY CLEARANCE: | Public Trust - Background Investigation |
SUPERVISORY STATUS: | No |
JOB SUMMARY:
When disaster strikes, America looks to FEMA. Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce.
This position is being announced under FEMA's Reservist Program. This is a 2 year appointment in the Excepted Service. Employment is on an intermittent basis.
This is an open continuous announcement which will remain open until 12/31/2015. This vacancy has multiple cut-off dates, with the first cut-off date being 08/07/2015 and subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks thereafter. Those who apply early will receive first consideration. At each cut-off date, qualification determinations will be done based on the applicants’ resume and a list of qualified candidates will be referred to management for consideration
This position is being announced under FEMA's Reservist Program. This is a 2 year appointment in the Excepted Service. Employment is on an intermittent basis.
This is an open continuous announcement which will remain open until 12/31/2015. This vacancy has multiple cut-off dates, with the first cut-off date being 08/07/2015 and subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks thereafter. Those who apply early will receive first consideration. At each cut-off date, qualification determinations will be done based on the applicants’ resume and a list of qualified candidates will be referred to management for consideration
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
- No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- This position requires a Public Trust background investigation.
- You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
- Travel will be required.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
DUTIES:
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As a Public Assistance Project Specialist in FEMA's Reservist Program, you will be responsible for:
-Writing quality project worksheets (subgrant applications) that can be obligated (funded) without changes (complete scope of work, damage description, and accurate cost estimate) in accordance with the Public Assistance Crew Leader project formulation plan;
-Preparing project worksheets (subgrant applications) including: Conducting site inspection; documenting eligible damage; Conducting project research and analysis as needed; Formulating eligible scope of work; Estimating costs of scope; Identifying and coordinating special considerations; Identifying and coordinating special considerations; and Providing supporting documentation;
-Conducting small project validations in accordance with the validation standard operating procedure.
-Coordinating with the applicant’s technical staff, consultants, and others as required by the applicant and project.
-Educating customer on Public Assistance program;
-Writing quality project worksheets (subgrant applications) that can be obligated (funded) without changes (complete scope of work, damage description, and accurate cost estimate) in accordance with the Public Assistance Crew Leader project formulation plan;
-Preparing project worksheets (subgrant applications) including: Conducting site inspection; documenting eligible damage; Conducting project research and analysis as needed; Formulating eligible scope of work; Estimating costs of scope; Identifying and coordinating special considerations; Identifying and coordinating special considerations; and Providing supporting documentation;
-Conducting small project validations in accordance with the validation standard operating procedure.
-Coordinating with the applicant’s technical staff, consultants, and others as required by the applicant and project.
-Educating customer on Public Assistance program;
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To qualify for this position, you must possess:
-Experience making program decisions related to engineering and construction projects.
-Experience collecting and analyzing documentation to produce an accurate scope of work
-Experience conducting analysis of building codes and standards
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience will be evaluated on the following knowledge/skills needed to perform this job:
-Experience making program decisions related to engineering and construction projects.
-Experience collecting and analyzing documentation to produce an accurate scope of work
-Experience conducting analysis of building codes and standards
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience will be evaluated on the following knowledge/skills needed to perform this job:
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads
- Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.