FEMA - Costing Specialist

Job Description The FEMA Costing Specialist: • Conducts preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field for infrastructure projects. • Prepares complex project worksheets for the purposes of determining project eligibility, scopes of work and estimating costs to repair or replace a facility or structure damaged by a disaster. • Reviews, evaluates and analyzes applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness and accuracy as related to the scope of work. • Researches, reviews and updates equipment rates used in reimbursing applicants for the use of applicant-owned equipment while performing eligible work. • Develops cost estimates using RS Means software. • 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. • Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position. • Performs other duties as required. #LI-LP2 Employment Type Temporary Minimum Qualifications • HS Diploma or equivalent. • 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field of expertise with a bachelor's degree. • Domestic travel is required. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job