Public Assistance Specialist, Recovery Cadre 2025
AC Disaster ConsultingBaton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Posted September 22, 2025
50000 - 130000 USD year
Part Time
About the Company
AC Disaster Consulting offers emergency management advisory and consulting services for private entities; non-profit organizations; and federal, state, local, and tribal governments. Our team provides professional services across all aspects of emergency management: planning and preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and resilience. Additionally, we have expertise in managing FEMA Programs, Disaster Recovery Operations, CDBG-DR and Grant Administration, Project and Program Management, Policy and Plan Development, Compliance and Monitoring, Data/Document Management and Closeout, and Continuity of Operations. AC Disaster Consulting is a Woman-Owned Small Business and holds SBE/WBE/MBE/DBE/HUB certifications in nearly 20 states.
Job Description
ACD Consulting is seeking a Public Assistance Specialist to be part of a recovery team. This is a temporary, on-site position for members of Recovery Cadre 2025. Candidates should be passionate about disaster preparedness and have experience working in emergency operations centers. The role involves technical assistance, project application evaluation, grant tracking, and ensuring quality service to clients.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge in categories A, B, and E
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of categories A, B, and E
- Experience with at least two major disaster recovery efforts
- Experience writing project worksheets (PWs)
- Experience using database software to work with project eligibility, scope of work, and estimating costs to repair or replace facility or structure
- Experience working in and supporting an Emergency Operations Center
- Experience with grants portal, EMMIE, or any state specific grants systems
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel
- Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa
Benefits
- Temporary positions are not benefits eligible
- Equal Opportunity Employer