Emergency Management Project Manager

Introduction:

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

These positions are expected to be onsite in Santa Fe, NM for one (1) year, with a target deployment if May - June 2024 estimated. Successful candidates will not have their resume already submitted with another firm for this work.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Full Time or Part Time: FT/PT
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
• Compensation: $35-39/hour mid-level
• Travel/Location: Onsite in Santa Fe, NM

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

To provide technical assistance in support of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office (Claims Office), by receiving, evaluating, and processing claims for compensatory damages for injuries from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

Successful candidates will provide high quality services, and exceptional customer service, while adhering to budget and schedule constraints. They will ensure the expeditious resolution of claims through a process that is administered with sensitivity to the burdens placed upon claimants impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and resulting losses as further defined by Congress.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Provide technical assistance and expertise in support of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office (Claims Office), by receiving, evaluating, and processing claims for compensatory damages for injuries from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
• Work with local, state and federal officials to identify eligible response, recovery and mitigation activities.
• Advise clients on FEMA PA policy and documentation requirements.
• Prepare project damage descriptions, scope of work and supporting documentation.
• Manage simultaneous development of multiple Project Worksheets.
• Conduct site assessments in the field and prepare project documentation and cost estimates.
• Review and validate contracts, contractor invoices, payroll and other financial records.
• Provide policy guidance expertise for FEMA PA or other grant programs.
• Organize and maintain project records and reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Should have thorough knowledge of Public Assistance eligibility, law, regulations, and policies, and familiarity with other FEMA Programs (e.g., Individual Assistance, Hermit’s Peak Program, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May have lead level responsibilities within projects or small teams depending on function with senior level support.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Work onsite in Santa Fe, NM is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management professionals may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
• If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.