FEMA-Disaster Recovery Specialists (PDMG)

Description

As a Disaster Recovery Specialist (PDMG), you will collaborate with top industry professionals to support critical recovery efforts in disaster‑impacted communities. This is a deployment‑based role; remote work is not permitted.

Dewberry is recruiting qualified professionals to serve as Program Delivery Managers (PDMG) for FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The PDMG acts as the principal liaison between FEMA and program applicants, providing exceptional customer service and fostering strong relationships with program stakeholders. The position involves front‑line representation of the PA program.

• Travel to disaster sites to support FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
• Assist local governments and eligible entities in preparing grant applications for damaged public infrastructure.
• Gather essential information, develop damage inventories, validate work and costs, and help formulate repair scopes and cost estimates.
• Continuously update work progress and documentation in FEMA’s Grants Portal or Grants Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years full‑time professional experience in a related field.
• Broad understanding of public infrastructure, construction practices, building codes, and permitting requirements.
• At least 5 years of project or program management experience.
• Strong time‑management, organization, and oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑relations abilities.
• Proactive, forward‑thinking, and capable of taking initiative.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and computer literate.
• Ability to work independently and in a team under stressful conditions.
• Willingness to work up to 12 hours per day, 7 days a week, and deploy for up to 12 months.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Prior FEMA PA experience (e.g., PDMG, Site Inspector, Policy Advisor, Cost Estimator, FEMA Certified Trainer, Hazard Mitigation Specialist).
• Experience with modern construction practices, facility assessments, inspections, scope development, and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and related public infrastructure regulations.
• Familiarity with FEMA’s Grants Manager or Grants Portal applications.
• Proficiency with cost‑estimating software such as RS Means.
• Experience conducting and documenting facility damage assessments.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance