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AECOM Public Assistance Disaster Recovery – Technical Specialist in Germantown, Maryland
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is now accepting resumes for various technical specialist positions to perform the tasks listed below in the Project Overview.
Technical Specialists may include : Architect, Civil Engineer, Coastal Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Geologist, Health Scientist, Hydraulic Engineer, Hydrologist, Industrial Hygienist, Mechanical Engineer, Sanitary Engineer, and Soil/Geotechnical Engineer.
The Technical Specialists will be embedded within FEMA to provide technical assistance that may include the following:
Conduct site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage to include: taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions.
Develop and review scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.
Review and analyze engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans.
Make recommendations regarding claim eligibility.
Develop or evaluate hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses.
Work with applicants to prioritize their projects, facilitates applicant meetings throughout the program delivery and recovery stages, and communicates the final determination to the applicants.
Provide 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.
All Technical Specialists will use FEMA’s Grants Manager system. FEMA’s Grants Manager system is used to assign and track actions throughout PA project development and to collect all PA project-related information and documents, including correspondence.
- If selected the role would initially be a part-time, casual position and would become full-time upon task order awards.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Science or Engineering field with 4 years of related technical experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Due to the nature of the work, must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust clearance.
Technical knowledge base and experience in discipline’s standard concepts, principles and techniques as well as in the design and/or construction of public infrastructure.
Experience must fall under engineering, architecture, cost estimating, or construction inspection and management.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth (file conversion and import/export ability required), and smartphone.
Must be able to commit to travel assignments for up to 1 year in duration. Trips home to your residence are reimbursed and allowed every 30-45 days, depending on task order specifics.
Must have a valid driver’s license, as a condition of employment, pass AECOM's motor vehicle records review.
Must provide completion certificates including your first and last name for the following free and publicly available courses.
Security/Privacy Courses (must have 2024 completion dates)
Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified or Unclassified Information (https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/disclosure/index.html)
OPSEC Training (https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm)
Insider Threat Training (https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/itawareness/index.htm#)
Privacy at DHS: Protecting Personal Information (https://courses.dhs.gov/courses/course/privacy-dhs)
Information Technology Security Awareness Training (Cyber Awareness Challenge) (https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge/)
Independent Study Courses (completion dates do not have to be recent)
IS-1000: Public Assistance Program and Eligibility (https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1000&lang=en)
IS-1001: The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation (https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1001&lang=en)
IS-1002: FEMA Grants Portal – Transparency at Every Step (https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1002&lang=en)
IS-1004: The FEMA Site Inspection Process (https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1004&lang=en)
IS-1018: Determination Memorandums and Appeals (https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-1018&lang=en)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in a related field and professional registration or Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in a related field
Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Construction-related experience a plus, such as, civil engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, environmental engineers/planners, coastal engineers, site inspectors and architects.
Prior FEMA PA and/or CRC experience preferred, but not required, including experience with and understanding of FEMA’s PA Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG), the Stafford Act, 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 2 CFR, Sandy Recovery Improvement Act (SRIA) Legislation, PA grant documentation review or project development experience, validating PA grant documentation, and developing or reviewing damage descriptions and dimensions, scopes of work, and cost estimates for PA grant applications.
Experience using FEMA Grants Manager.
Current DHS Public Trust clearance/badge.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
Experience providing excellent customer service.
Strong observational, decision-making, analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize and present key disaster recovery issues and progress to resolution.
Flexible work style with the ability to immediately adapt to changing priorities.
Able to work independently, in a team environment, and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines and able to handle tense situations diplomatically.
Demonstrated behavior of flexibility, adaptability, and professionalism.
Additional Information
Sponsorship is not available.
This project has a heavy focus on production and quality. Staff must be committed to completing the work efficiently and accurately. Work will be monitored and reviewed regularly.
The offer of employment is contingent on Task Order requirements, your qualifications (education/experience) meeting task order requirements, your availability for the specific Task Order, your ability to obtain and maintain your PA-TAC training credentials, and AECOM being awarded client Task Order.
This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS Public Trust Clearance.
As a condition of employment, pass a DHS/FEMA background investigation.
This position is contingent upon task order and customer requirements and/or their approval.
If the contingency does not occur, then the offer is rescinded.
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $85,000.00 - $145,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10129521
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Construction
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc