Disaster Grant Recovery Specialist

Special Note: This position is a time-limited role. In this time-limited role, your position may be maintained until September 30, 2028. You will receive benefits and retirement but will lack retention rights to your position. 

• Partner with County Departments to provide direction that disaster recovery work is conducted and completed under federal guidelines. Develop strong, facilitative relationships. Mentor, educate, and assist colleagues and customers in all phases of disaster recovery management.
• Manage and completes the disaster claims process to include, project validation reviews, expenditure documentation, procurement documentation, pictures, site inspections, submittal of final claim and any other required documentation by FEMA or other federal / state agencies.
• Manage the communication process with state and federal agencies to include scheduling regular meetings, tracking and following up with any requests as well as scheduling needed site visits.
• Manage disaster grants fiscal operations. Develop, monitor, and review complex financial calculations and reports while evaluating and assisting with developing priorities and expectations for financial disaster recovery programs.
• Research, analyze, and implement federal, state, and local rules and regulations related to disaster finance compliance process. Identify potential impacts / implications of policy changes to Federal/State/local programs and provide briefings as required.
• Prepare databases to generate and present complex disaster grant and project reports for Board, committees, and executive management. Analyze data and make recommendations for solutions, then execute solutions.

E-Work/Hybrid Work: Currently this position is eligible to e-work up to 2 days per week! After you complete your first six months, contingent on work requirements and other factors, you’ll be eligible for this fantastic benefit.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.