Local Hire (Engineering and Architect Specialist)
Local Hire employees:
Help FEMA respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards by performing a variety of emergency management functions which are not limited to disaster survivor assistance, conducting and verifying damage assessments, and providing administrative, financial and logistical support. A local hire's term of employment is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120 day increments, for a maximum 365 day appointment, based on the needs of the disaster. Work within 23 different Cadres which are groups of personnel organized by operational function and FEMA Qualification System (FQS) position. Each Local Hire is hired to a position within a Cadre based on his or her skills and experience. FEMA is seeking candidates with experience in engineering, architecture, and/or hazard mitigation. In this position, you will advise and guide on engineering and architectural concepts and practices. Typical assignments include:
Reviewing and interpreting plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods. Obtaining, reviewing, and making recommendations regarding Incident Action Plans and Disaster Situation Reports. Conducting architectural and engineering studies and analyses. Providing design and engineering analysis to determine Hazard Mitigation Proposal scope and cost estimates. Utilizing FEMA-approved Benefit- Cost Analysis software or methodology to conduct a defensible benefit-cost analysis. FEMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salaries are comparable to local pay rates.FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.STAFFORD ACT EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:
The Local Hire Program is an appointment type granted under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 306 (b), which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary employees as necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act. Appointments under this authority within FEMA are made to the excepted service and are nonpermanent in nature. To qualify for this position, you must possess:
Experience preparing, presenting, and/or evaluating plans, designs, blueprints, site layouts, or reports related to engineering or architecture; and Conducting architectural or engineering studies OR Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in an engineering field OR Current Professional Engineer (PE) License IN ADDITION:
Minimum age of eighteen years of age is required. All candidates must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Your application must show that you meet all requirements for this position. You may be found not qualified if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. NOTE:
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here. Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees:
To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Help FEMA respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards by performing a variety of emergency management functions which are not limited to disaster survivor assistance, conducting and verifying damage assessments, and providing administrative, financial and logistical support. A local hire's term of employment is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120 day increments, for a maximum 365 day appointment, based on the needs of the disaster. Work within 23 different Cadres which are groups of personnel organized by operational function and FEMA Qualification System (FQS) position. Each Local Hire is hired to a position within a Cadre based on his or her skills and experience. FEMA is seeking candidates with experience in engineering, architecture, and/or hazard mitigation. In this position, you will advise and guide on engineering and architectural concepts and practices. Typical assignments include:
Reviewing and interpreting plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods. Obtaining, reviewing, and making recommendations regarding Incident Action Plans and Disaster Situation Reports. Conducting architectural and engineering studies and analyses. Providing design and engineering analysis to determine Hazard Mitigation Proposal scope and cost estimates. Utilizing FEMA-approved Benefit- Cost Analysis software or methodology to conduct a defensible benefit-cost analysis. FEMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salaries are comparable to local pay rates.FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.STAFFORD ACT EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:
The Local Hire Program is an appointment type granted under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 306 (b), which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary employees as necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act. Appointments under this authority within FEMA are made to the excepted service and are nonpermanent in nature. To qualify for this position, you must possess:
Experience preparing, presenting, and/or evaluating plans, designs, blueprints, site layouts, or reports related to engineering or architecture; and Conducting architectural or engineering studies OR Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in an engineering field OR Current Professional Engineer (PE) License IN ADDITION:
Minimum age of eighteen years of age is required. All candidates must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Your application must show that you meet all requirements for this position. You may be found not qualified if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. NOTE:
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here. Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees:
To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$28.92 to $28.92 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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