The FEMA Disaster Management Construction Specialist:

• Schedules and conducts site inspections with applicants, performs accurate quantification and detailed descriptions of disaster related damage, takes photographs and completes sketches of sites.
• Engages technical specialists when appropriate throughout the process.
• Obtains the applicant representative’s agreement that all disaster-related damage was described and quantified correctly, provides the completed site inspection information in a timely manner, develops scopes of work using code and standard requirements, and works with the applicants to prioritize their projects and meets regularly on the status.
• Evaluates applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness to report to FEMA regarding claim eligibility. Participates in and assists with the development of the final determinations while participating in regular FEMA meetings.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
• Performs other duties as required.

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