Icf fema public assistance specialist - disaster management - reservist on call - florida

ICF’s Disaster Management Division is hiring FEMA Public Assistance – Reservist ON CALL positions in Florida. (Preference given to those who have “Demonstrated experience supporting Florida Emergency Management (FDEM) disaster recovery programs, including knowledge of the Florida Recovery Obligation Calculation (F-ROC) initiative and Disaster Readiness Assessment (DRA) process” and to those located in the upper portion of Florida. Expect travel to disaster field locations, clients sites and operation locations for multi-week assignments.

About On-Call Employment with ICF: Due to the seasonal or project-specific nature of our disaster and emergency management work, ICF hires professionals as "On-Call" employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work as it becomes available, with the freedom to accept or decline assignments. Individuals may work on concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignments, provided there is no conflict of interest.

At ICF, our Disaster Management team partners with government agencies nationwide to help communities recover, rebuild, and strengthen critical infrastructure. We’re seeking experienced FEMA Public Assistance program professionals to join our On-Call Reservist team and support federal disaster recovery programs.

Why Join Our Reservist Team?

• Support communities during some of their most critical moments of recovery.
• Apply your Public Assistance expertise to meaningful, real-world challenges.
• Gain experience across a variety of disaster recovery programs and geographies.
• Work alongside experienced disaster recovery professionals committed to helping communities rebuild.
• Enjoy the flexibility of on-call employment while remaining connected to impactful work.

What You'll Do

• Support FEMA Public Assistance program delivery and disaster recovery operations.
• Develop, review, and analyze FEMA Project Worksheets and supporting documentation.
• Provide guidance on FEMA policies, regulations, and program requirements. Partner with federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local stakeholders throughout the recovery process.
• Resolve project and program issues while maintaining quality, compliance, and customer service standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and records.
• Support recovery initiatives that help communities restore critical infrastructure and public services.

Please provide a concise resume relevant to the requirements, including FEMA Public Assistance program work at the federal, state or local levels, F-ROC, and Florida Disaster work. Note: This is not general social program public assistance, only FEMA PA program. Due to high volume applicant interest, your resume must speak for itself.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of hands-on experience working FEMA Public Assistance or comparable state or local disaster recovery programs.
• 2+ years of experience assisting federal, state, tribal, territorial, local government partners, or other public-sector entities with disaster recovery, disaster response, emergency management, or disaster preparedness.
• Must be willing and able to travel, both flight and vehicle, with short notice; inclusive of deployment nationally, hours including evenings and weekends in rapidly changing operational environments.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Preferred Qualifications (these may set candidates apart)

• 2+ years of experience demonstrated experience supporting Florida Emergency Management (FDEM) disaster recovery programs, including knowledge of the Florida Recovery Obligation Calculation (F-ROC) initiative and Disaster Readiness Assessment (DRA) process.
• Familiarity with FDEM standardized documentation requirements, disaster readiness assessments, procurement and contract compliance reviews, insurance documentation, and audit-ready recordkeeping.
• Ability to evaluate organizational preparedness and identify documentation, procurement, policy, training, and compliance gaps that could impact disaster recovery funding and reimbursement timelines.
• Experience developing and delivering training, technical assistance, workshops, or readiness assessments related to emergency management, FEMA Public Assistance, disaster grants management, or recovery operations.
• Working knowledge of Florida local government operations, emergency management practices, and disaster recovery stakeholder coordination.
• Bachelor's degree.
• FEMA certifications or relevant FEMA coursework.
• Experience interpreting and applying FEMA Public Assistance policy, guidance, and regulations.
• Experience supporting disaster recovery operations involving complex programmatic or stakeholder considerations.
• Experience in grants management, infrastructure recovery, construction, public works, engineering, architecture, environmental services, or related disciplines.

Professional Qualifications (bring these with you day one)

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and short-turn deliverables.
• Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented approach; seeks input early and communicates risks/issues quickly.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven track record of supporting a team and accomplishing successful business results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics.
• Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management Software).