Project Information Specialist
AECOM's Disaster Recovery Division is seeking Grant Specialists to support state, local, and federal disaster recovery and assistance programs. In this role, individuals will be responsible for providing technical support and expertise in the development, submittal, and coordination of project documentation for multiple grant programs including FEMA Public Assistance (PA), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, and other state and federal recovery funding sources.
- The Grant Specialist Duties include:
- Provide quality control review for eligibility and award determinations.
- Support Case Management team with calculation of grants and Duplication of Benefits determinations.
- Interpret and apply 44 CFR, Stafford Act, and other applicable rules and regulations to evaluate project documentation and develop project documentation to support eligibility and cost reasonableness.
- Monitor construction contractor maximum contract requirements opposite assignments.
- Perform file close-out reviews at construction completion.
- Provide technical guidance to clients navigating recovery programs.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and construction managers as needed to verify quantities and reconcile discrepancies between site inspections and documentation.
- Draft and deliver program-specific operational guidance to sub-recipients to develop scope of work.
- Deliver customer service through day-to-day interactions with the client and sub-recipients.
- Maintain timely delivery while providing quality deliverables in compliance with AECOM quality standards.
- Under general supervision, resolves most problems but refers more complex issues to higher levels.
- Processes documents (including indexing into database and/or enterprise content management system).
- May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues.
- May orient, train, assign, and check the work of lower level employees.
- Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Planning, or related field and 2+ years of experience supporting disaster recovery projects or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
- A Valid Driver's License is required, along with ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
- Eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for this role will not be available now or in the future for this position.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to deploy when activated to support disaster response and recovery efforts.
- Knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance (FEMA PA) policy and familiarity with FEMA debris management operating procedures.
- Knowledge of HUD Community Development Block Grant Programs and familiarity with federal rules and regulations.
- Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and extended hours as needed.
- Ability to work outdoors in disaster-affected areas and navigate active debris operation sites while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Additional Information
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THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 22ND, 2027.
- At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
- _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._
- Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $61000 to $100000.
ReqID:
J10162881
Business Line:
- Advisory
Business Group:
- DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
- West
Career Area:
- Program & Project Management
Work Location Model:
- Remote
Compensation:
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USD 61000 - USD 100000
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