FEMA – Architectural Specialist (Nationwide Openings)

United States
– Nationwide

27237BR

Why CDM Smith?

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide.

As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

CDM Smith is a major partner to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), supporting its mission under various prime and/or sub-prime contracts for Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Assistance, and Risk Analysis.

The Public Assistance program supports recovery operations primarily for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly-owned facilities, such as: roads, bridges, municipal buildings, police and fire stations, water/wastewater treatment plants, etc., including Private Non-Profit facilities such as hospitals.

Job Description

Conducts site inspections to validate and record infrastructure damage; includes taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions.

Develops and/or reviews scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.

Reviews and analyzes architectural and engineering reports, designs, and as-built plans.

Makes recommendations regarding claim eligibility.

Develops or evaluates hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses.

Works with applicants to prioritize their projects, facilitates applicant meetings throughout the program delivery and recovery stages, and communicates the final determination to the applicants.

Provides analyses and updates reports, participates in status update meetings with FEMA, and identifies the need for technical specialists.

Other duties as assigned.

May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.

Minimum Qualifications

5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field of expertise with a professional registration.

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, historical architecture, architectural history, art history or a related discipline.

Domestic travel is required.

Skills and Abilities

Must be a U.S.

Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.

Working knowledge of design applications and technical knowledge.

Knowledge of technologies and methodologies in the use of construction materials.

Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

Strong attention to detail.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

Assignment Category

Amount of Travel Required

100%

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow.

We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment.

We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc.

as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions.

In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions.

Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States.

The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview.

CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history.

If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement.

Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms.

All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith.

CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Business Unit

FSU

Group

CDM Smith Employment Type

Temporary

No
– We will not support sponsorship, i.e.

H-1B or TN Visas for this position