McGee Disaster Consulting Group
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Public Assistance Consultant

FEMA Public Assistance

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  • About McGee Disaster Consulting Group

McGee Disaster Consulting Group (MDCG) is a disaster consulting firm specializing in FEMA Public Assistance. Our team’s experience spans FEMA program operations, applicant-side grant management, and project closeout, providing a comprehensive understanding of recovery from project development through final reconciliation. We bring a practical understanding of the regulatory and compliance requirements, funding processes, and operational demands that shape disaster recovery.

To us, disaster recovery is about being a steadfast advocate for protecting the public assets, essential services, and infrastructure that communities rely on every day. We take that responsibility seriously. Our approach combines sound judgment, thorough documentation, and clear communication to help organizations navigate complex requirements and advance critical restoration efforts.

We are seeking experienced professionals who share that commitment and bring the initiative, technical expertise, and attention to detail needed to support lasting recovery.

Note: This is a consulting position supporting organizations participating in FEMA’s Public Assistance program. It is not a federal government position.

  • Position Overview

The Public Assistance Consultant independently develops assigned applicant projects and supporting funding documentation. The role evaluates applicant, facility, work, and cost eligibility; prepares project narratives; and coordinates substantive responses to information requests.

Working within MDCG’s designated review process, the Consultant represents applicants’ interests and integrates specialist input where needed to produce complete, well-supported projects.

This is an on-call, as-needed position. Work assignments are not guaranteed and are dependent upon contract awards, client needs, project requirements, disaster activity, qualifications, availability, and other business needs. Assignments may be offered as opportunities become available, with periods of inactivity possible between assignments.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Identify the Public Assistance policy, award terms, and disaster-specific guidance applicable to assigned projects.
  • Evaluate applicant, facility, work, and cost eligibility and document the basis for project recommendations.
  • Review records supporting ownership, legal responsibility, facility use, predisaster conditions, and incident-related damage.
  • Develop project narratives, damage descriptions, and scopes using applicant records and field or technical input.
  • Identify documentation needs and explain project requirements and available options to applicants.
  • Coordinate codes-and-standards, repair-versus-replacement, improved-project, alternate-project, and duplication-of-benefits questions when applicable.
  • Prepare substantive responses to information requests and supporting materials for amendments or scope changes.
  • Document unresolved eligibility, scope, and cost issues and escalate complex matters.
  • Coordinate specialist findings and maintain consistency among narratives, scopes, estimates, and supporting records.
  • Participate in discussions with applicants, recipient agencies, FEMA personnel, and other stakeholders.
  • Track assigned deadlines, document revisions, and maintain project records.
  • Update FEMA Grants Portal as authorized and safeguard confidential client information.
  • Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of relevant FEMA Public Assistance experience, including substantive project development, eligibility analysis, or applicant project support.
  • Strong working knowledge of applicable Public Assistance policy and federal grant requirements.
  • Ability to assess applicant, facility, work, and cost eligibility using supporting records.
  • Demonstrated proficiency using FEMA Grants Portal.
  • Ability to manage assignments independently and produce clear, well-supported written work.
  • Ability to distinguish verified facts, applicant statements, assumptions, and unresolved questions.
  • Sound judgment, professional communication skills, and deadline management.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PDF tools, and electronic document systems.
  • Must be available to travel within 48 hours of notification when required to meet client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct applicant-side consulting experience.
  • Experience with permanent-work projects, amendments, and disputed eligibility or cost issues.
  • Experience supporting governments, schools, hospitals, utilities, tribal organizations, or private nonprofits.
  • Relevant education or training in Public Assistance, emergency management, construction, accounting, or public administration.
  • Employment and Working Conditions

Employment Arrangement

W-2 or 1099, as applicable to the position and assignment.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and assignment responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to travel to client offices and accessible project locations.
  • Ability to work extended schedules, including evenings and weekends, when required to meet deadlines.

Work Environment and Environmental Factors

  • Work may be performed remotely, in an office or client setting, or at disaster-affected locations.
  • Assignments involve detailed records, competing deadlines, and multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Field visits may involve variable weather and are subject to applicable access restrictions and safety procedures.
Equal Employment Opportunity

McGee Disaster Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Location

Remote or on-site travel, depending on client needs

Engagement

W-2 or 1099, as applicable to the position and assignment

Program

FEMA Public Assistance

Category

Disaster Recovery

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