ICF’s Disaster Management division seeks a Technical Specialist who will support FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and Hazard Mitigation projects in the New York metro area. As a Technical Specialist you will be responsible for completing damage assessments of critical infrastructure, developing inspection reports, and preparing detailed technical evaluations of work completed for federal program compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Inspect damage to critical utility infrastructure including poles, primary wires, secondary wires, services, primary insulator, transformers, fuses, reclosers, regulators, substations, etc.
• Inspect damage to other critical infrastructure facilities, including hospitals and other utilities
• Identify all necessary repairs required for restoration
• Develop cost information and estimates for repair /replacement of disaster-related damage
• Gather and evaluate technical data for input into project worksheets (PWs) for FEMA-eligible damages
• After construction, perform inspections to validate work has been completed• Prepare detailed technical reports demonstrating project has complied with all federal requirements
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of relevant damage assessment experience for infrastructure projects, specifically in the utility sector
• 5+ years of FEMA project experience
• Expertise with RSMEANS• Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Experience:
• Experience in one or more of the following: Construction, Construction Management, Project Development, Hazard Mitigation Measures, Engineering or Architecture
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations, policies, and guidance within the FEMA Public Assistance Program
Professional Skills:
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
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