FEMA Disaster Recovery Support
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Job Info

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ABS Group is a global company that provides data-driven risk and reliability solutions and technical services that help our clients enhance the safety, integrity, quality and environmental efficiency of their critical assets and operations. Our multidisciplinary team of management consultants, data scientists, data analysts, and cybersecurity specialists work together to develop innovative solutions for a wide range of complex challenges. If you are enthusiastic and creative about solving challenges, we're just what you are looking for.

Attention all Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Client Liaisons, as this may be the role for you. Program Delivery Managers (PDMGs) serve as the primary point of contract for Applicants, during FEMA's disaster-related, Public Assistance (PA) grant processes. Our Global Government division, headquartered in Arlington, VA, deploys cutting-edge technical expertise for federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Transportation (DoT), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). At ABS Group, you can transform the way agencies quantify, analyze, and ultimately manage risk.

The Program Delivery Manager will be deployed in support of FEMA from your home of record to locations mainly on the East Coast, Alabama, and Mississippi when needed after natural disasters.

What You Wlll Do:

• Reviewing information gathered during the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) for assigned Applicants
• Conducting Exploratory Calls to gather information from Applicants using assigned templates
• Conducting and facilitating Recovery Scoping Meetings with Applicants using assigned documents
• Establishing regular meetings with the Applicant to facilitate the program delivery and recovery process
• Tracking and following-up with the Applicant on FEMA's Requests for Information and documentation submission
• Coordinating transmittal of documents and information between the Applicant and FEMA's Consolidated Resource Centers
• Scheduling site inspections with the Applicants and coordinating them with the Site Inspector Task Force Leader
• Reviewing and validating damage details, scopes of work, and costs.

What You Will Need:

Successful performance for a PDMG results in the customer-centric delivery of Public Assistance to Applicants. This includes excellent communication and expectation management based on the Applicant's recovery priorities and the support Public Assistance can provide. PDMG performance is based on the following criteria:

• First-level professionals will possess 2 years of experience in the field of expertise (with an undergraduate degree) or 5 years in the field of expertise
• Mid-level professionals will possess 5 years of experience in the field of expertise (with an undergraduate degree) or 10 years in the field of expertise
• Senior-level professionals will possess 10 years of experience in the field of expertise (with an undergraduate degree) or 15 years in the field of expertise
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to deploy and be on-site within 24-48 hours of notification, fully prepared to perform assigned tasks
• Ability to work remotely for up to 12 months
• Ability to obtain FEMA Suitability via detailed FEMA background investigation
• Active FEMA badge is a plus
• Knowledge of the FEMA PA Program and policy is a plus

Notice:

This position requires access to information that is subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Any offer of employment shall be contingent upon the Company's verification that the candidate is a "U.S. Person" or upon the receipt of all necessary export licenses or authorizations that may be required by U.S. export control laws. "U.S. Persons" are defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders), or any individual granted protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)), including asylees and refugees. In the event a candidate refuses or cannot otherwise provide the necessary information for the Company to determine whether such licenses may be required, or for the Company to obtain any required licenses, the Company shall maintain the exclusive right to discontinue the application process and/or withdraw any contingent offer that has been made.

Notice: This role has been opened for a future need expected within three months of the original posting date of this position. Potential candidates may not receive communication until the open headcount is confirmed.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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