CDM Smith FEMA - Engineering Specialist Dover, Delaware Apply Now
• Conducts site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage to include: taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions. Develops and reviews scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.
• Reviews and analyzes engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans.
• Makes recommendations regarding claim eligibility. Develops or evaluates hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses. Works with applicants to prioritize their projects, facilitates applicant meetings throughout the program delivery and recovery stages, and communicates the final determination to the applicants.
• Provides analyses and updates reports, participates in status update meetings with FEMA, and identifies the need for technical specialists.
• May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field expertise with a professional registration.
• Domestic travel is required.
Skills and Abilities:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
• Working knowledge of design applications and technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of technologies and methodologies in the use of construction materials. Good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.
Pay Range Minimum: $33.60
Pay Range Maximum: $67.20
Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.
Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
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