CareerPlan

Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialist - Reservist (On-Call)

Reston, VAFull-time$90k–$152k2026-09-17 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Support FEMA Public Assistance program delivery and disaster recovery operations for communities impacted by hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes.

Role type

Senior IC disaster recovery specialist (Public Assistance)

Builds

FEMA Project Worksheets and supporting documentation for infrastructure restoration and public service recovery

Domain

Disaster management / Public sector / Federal recovery programs

Required skills

FEMA Public Assistance program expertise, FEMA Project Worksheets analysis, stakeholder partnership (federal/state/tribal/local), policy compliance, project documentation, travel readiness, valid US driver's license

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree, FEMA certifications, grants management, infrastructure recovery, construction/public works/engineering/architecture/environmental services experience

Technologies

FEMA Project Worksheets, disaster recovery operations platforms

Responsibilities

Support FEMA Public Assistance program delivery, develop and review FEMA Project Worksheets, provide guidance on FEMA policies and regulations, partner with multi-level government stakeholders, resolve project and program issues, maintain accurate project documentation and reporting

Seniority

Senior, on-call reservist with 2+ years specific experience