CDR Maguire Looking for Disaster Recovery Finance Specialist at Fort Myers, FL, United States Full Time

Job Description

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CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering and Emergency Management consulting firm is several qualified Disaster Recovery Finance Specialists.

CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.

Essential Functions

Duties may vary based on assignment but not limited to:

• Reviewing information gathered during the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) for assigned Applicants, providing technical support to applicant during Applicant Briefing.
• Establishing regular meetings with Applicants to facilitate the program delivery and recovery process.

• Conducting Exploratory Calls to gather information from Applicants to complete their Damage Inventory.
• Conducting and facilitating Recovery Scoping Meetings with Applicants using assigned documents.

• Developing an understanding of Applicant’s projects and recovery priorities and working with Applicants to logically group and prioritize projects.
• Comparing applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness and accuracy to the scope of work.
• Preparing complex project worksheets to determine project eligibility, scopes of work, and estimating costs.
• Coordinating with applicant to obtain and maintain insurance requirements or documenting insurance proceeds by project.
• Providing procurement review to ensure compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.
• Tracking and following-up with the Applicant on Requests for Information and documentation submission.
• Coordinating transmittal of documents and information between the Applicant and funding source utilizing a web-based tool, phone, and email.
• Scheduling site inspections with the Applicants and coordinating them with the Site Inspector Task Force Leader.
• Identifying a need for and engaging technical specialists and environmental/historic preservation compliance specialists when appropriate throughout the program delivery process.
• Reviewing and validating damage details, scopes of work, and costs with the Applicant.
• Participating in employee meetings by providing updates on work status.
• Evaluating claims and making recommendations on eligibility status.
• Discussing and resolving eligibility issues.
• Verifying with the Applicants that all disaster-related damages have been identified and documented.
• Supporting applicant by compiling closeout ready project packages to streamline payment and closeout process.
• Providing technical assistance with developing project versions.
• Providing coordination (as needed) between applicant, State and FEMA to resolve issues, facilitate process.
• Assist with the formal response to FEMA Determination Memo(s) and communicating final determinations to the Applicants; and
• Conducting Exit Briefing with the Applicant using assigned documents.

Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of finances in relation to collection of proceeds from insurance policies, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Project Worksheets.
• Knowledge of Community Development Block Grants – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), and other state, tribal, territorial, and local funding streams a plus.
• Two years of FEMA PA Program experience required – In which you learned how PA grants are formulated, about the emergency and permanent work categories, and about policy and grant complexities.
• Two years of experience working with finance, invoicing, contracts, and/or procurement.
• Experience with the new Public Assistance Delivery model.
• Strong working knowledge of FEMA Grants Manager.
• FEMA PA Program Closeout experience preferred.
• Understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Technical skills in analysis and knowledge of construction methodologies.
• Ability to use word processing, data management and finance software.
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and charts and using financial Excel functions).
• Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures.
• Excellent time-management and organization skills.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A knack for patience when handling tough cases; and
• The following training certificates are preferred:

• IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100
• IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
• E376: State Public Assistance Operations
• E478: Public Assistance Grants Administration for Grantees
• IS-632: An Introduction to Debris Operations
• IS-634: Introduction to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program
• IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
• IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
• IS-2900: National Disaster Recovery Framework Overview
• Must have a valid active and clear Driver’s license.
• Demonstrates the technical safety expertise, coaching ability, and passion for the role
• Partners and collaborates effectively to create win-wins with internal operational partners and external partners.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with the ability to balance education vs. accountability.