Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Specialist - Reservist (On-Call)

About the role

When communities are impacted by hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes, and other major disasters, recovery takes more than funding-it takes experienced professionals who can help restore critical infrastructure, navigate complex recovery programs, and support long-term resilience.

At ICF, our Disaster Management team partners with federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local governments to help communities recover and rebuild. We support disaster recovery programs that restore essential public services, strengthen infrastructure, and help communities emerge stronger following catastrophic events.

We are seeking experienced Public Assistance professionals to join our On-Call Reservist team and support disaster recovery efforts across the country. The focus on community recovery, infrastructure restoration, and helping clients navigate federal recovery programs aligns with ICF's Disaster Management talent attraction messaging.

This is a U.S.-based, on-call position that may require travel to client sites, field locations, and disaster recovery operations for multi-week assignments.

What You'll Do

• Support FEMA Public Assistance program delivery and disaster recovery operations.
• Develop, review, and analyze FEMA Project Worksheets and supporting documentation.
• Provide guidance on FEMA policies, regulations, and program requirements.
• Partner with federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local stakeholders throughout the recovery process.
• Resolve project and program issues while maintaining quality, compliance, and customer service standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and records.
• Support recovery initiatives that help communities restore critical infrastructure and public services.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting FEMA Public Assistance, FEMA Hazard Mitigation, or comparable state or local disaster recovery programs.
• 2+ years of experience reviewing, developing, or analyzing FEMA Project Worksheets.
• 3+ years of professional work experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel by air and vehicle with limited notice to support disaster recovery operations.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• FEMA certifications or relevant FEMA coursework.
• Experience interpreting and applying FEMA Public Assistance policy, guidance, and regulations.
• Experience supporting disaster recovery operations involving complex programmatic or stakeholder considerations.
• Experience working with federal, state, tribal, territorial, or local government partners.
• Experience in grants management, infrastructure recovery, construction, public works, engineering, architecture, environmental services, or related disciplines.
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Additional information

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is

$55,665.00 - $94,631.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)