FEMA Public Disaster Assistance Program Construction Site Inspector 14353

About the position At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. We are excited to announce CCPRS won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors - PA TAC V in the West Zone! The West Zone includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. If you want to join a company committed to you and your success, invest your technical expertise with us as a FEMA Construct Site Inspector. Through CCPRS, Jacobs is looking for you to provide technical assistance support for FEMA disaster-related operations throughout the U.S. FEMA uses the PA TAC nationally to obtain Environmental Planners, Engineers, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Financial Analysts and other related professional services to assist state and local municipalities and public entities in developing grant applications for Federal Public Assistance funding for the repair of their infrastructure/facilities damaged by disasters (roads, bridges, hospitals, schools, water treatment facilities, parks etc.). As a FEMA Construction Site Inspector, you'll conduct preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field with Federal, State and local officials. You'll write Project Worksheets (PWs) for the purposes of determining project eligibility, scopes of work and estimating costs to repair or replace a facility or structure in order to restore it to its pre-disaster design. We'll lean on you to provide technical, cost estimating, and disaster recovery and/or management services while supporting technical professionals. You'll be a key member of the team in assisting project managers or engineers in major segments of moderate to complex projects or tasks, and independently conducting projects involving the design, development, construction or evaluation of restoring disaster locations. We'll rely on your expertise in interpreting construction work to ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications as well as FEMA Public Assistance policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field with Federal, State and local officials.
• Write Project Worksheets (PWs) for determining project eligibility, scopes of work and estimating costs.
• Provide technical, cost estimating, and disaster recovery and/or management services.
• Assist project managers or engineers in major segments of moderate to complex projects.
• Independently conduct projects involving the design, development, construction or evaluation of restoring disaster locations.
• Interpret construction work to ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications.

Requirements

• 5 years of Construction Inspection experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass a FBI background check.
• Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Must have a current valid driver's license.
• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours, commit to a minimum 90-day assignment in remote locations and disaster conditions.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of times on varying terrain.
• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Computer Proficiency in operating a computer, finding files, editing documents in Adobe and Word, working with Excel spreadsheets.

Nice-to-haves

• 10 plus years of Adjusting/Claims and Construction Inspection experience.
• Significant focus and experience in providing excellent customer service.
• Attention to detail and must have excellent communication (writing and verbal) skills.
• Prior experience in the PA Program: Site Inspectors, Program Delivery Managers, Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) Crew Leader, Project Specialist, Debris Specialist, Debris Monitor, FEMA-certified Trainer, Hazard Mitigation Specialist (Sections 404 and 406), or Long-Term Community Recovery Program Specialist.
• Trainings completed in Site Inspector training, Public Assistance Operations I (PA Ops I), Public Assistance Operations II (PA Ops II), Project Worksheet (PW) Development, and Debris Management/Operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• PTO based upon number of hours worked.
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles.

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