Debris Policy Specialist

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

The Debris Policy Specialist will be responsible for working directly with clients at the local and state level, providing consulting expertise on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program policies and procedures. A successful candidate for this role should be a subject matter expert within FEMA PA Debris Operations, as dictated within Category A, as this professional will help guide clients in all things post-disaster related to debris. This position will be remote but will require travel to client locations as needed

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Responsibilities for the Debris Policy Specialist include

• : Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Category A (Debris Removal) policy, providing guidance and interpretation to state and local government client
• s.Advise clients on all aspects of FEMA PA debris removal policy, including eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, cost justification, and compliance with federal regulations, such as 44 CFR Part 20
• 6.Assist clients in developing and updating debris management plans that align with FEMA PA policy and incorporate best practices for post-disaster recovery effort
• s.Review and analyze client documentation related to debris removal activities to ensure compliance with FEMA PA policy and identify potential issues or areas for improvemen
• t.Contribute to the development of guidance documents and best practice resources related to FEMA PA debris polic

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Qualifications for the Debris Policy Specialist includ

• e: At least two (2) years of experience supporting the FEMA PA Program, focusing on developing Category A Debris Removal projec
• ts.A Bachelor’s Degr
• ee.Detailed understanding of FEMA PA Policy (e.g., Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide [PAPPG] version 4) and Category A Debris Removal projects requiremen
• ts.Exceptional written and verbal communication skil
• ls.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and Microsoft Wo
• rd.Knowledge of other disaster recovery program funding, particularly those that intersect with FEMA PA Category A projects (e.g., Natural Resources Conservation Service - Emergency Watershed Protection [NRCS-EWP], Federal Highway Administration - Emergency Relief [FHWA-ER] Program) is preferr

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Compensation for the Debris Policy Specialist Includ

• es: Salary range of $70,000 - $150,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational ne
• eds.Comprehensive benefits program, including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and m

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Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employ