Job Description

Position: FEMA Public Assistance Specialist / Site Inspector (FEMA-PA)

Employment Type: Hourly — Temporary, Project-Funded W-2 (contingent on task-order award)

Location: Nationwide + U.S. Territories (deployable).

Compensation Competitive hourly Direct Labor rate commensurate with labor category and experience; deployed uplift applies during OCONUS/territory rotations. [Rate set per PSCG rate model.]

THE ROLE

Essential Healthcare Solutions, LLC, is supporting Pinnacle Solutions & Consulting Group, LLC (PSCG) on this Contract. PSCG is seeking FEMA Public Assistance Specialists / Site Inspectors to conduct site inspections of damaged facilities and infrastructure and develop the documentation FEMA needs to determine eligibility and formulate Public Assistance projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Conduct in-person and virtual site inspections; capture Damage Description and Dimensions (DDD), cause of damage, measurements, GPS, and photographs to FEMA standards.
• Document the facts FEMA needs under its Applicant, Facility, Work, and Cost eligibility framework; prepare the Site Inspection Report in FEMA Grants Manager.
• Support development of project scopes of work and cost estimates in Grants Manager across Categories A–G; help applicants document scope, cost, and eligibility.
• Identify and document potential Section 406 hazard mitigation opportunities during inspection for FEMA Hazard Mitigation specialists; coordinate with PDMGs and cost estimators.
• Apply embedded quality control to every inspection package before submission.

WHAT YOU NEED

• High school diploma or equivalent and five or more years of experience in a related field (Attachment 1 floor); a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
• Current state licensure or certification applicable to the inspection discipline — required per Attachment 1 (Construction or Building Inspector).
• Demonstrated experience developing PA projects (scopes of work and cost estimates) across multiple Categories; FEMA PA, HMGP, or federally funded disaster recovery experience preferred.
• FEMA IS-1000 (Public Assistance Program) recommended; IS-1004 (Site Inspection Process) a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/FEMA Public Trust.
• Ability to deploy on short notice for rotations set by FEMA and the task order (commonly 30–90 days, extendable), including U.S. territories and austere conditions.
• U.S. citizenship required for FEMA system access and badging (per DHS IT-access policy).

WHAT WE'D ALSO LIKE TO SEE

• Category F water/wastewater or utility inspection or operations experience.
• Territory (Pacific/Caribbean) disaster experience.
• ICC or trade inspection certification.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive hourly Direct Labor rate commensurate with labor category and experience, with deployed uplift during OCONUS/territory rotations; billed hourly on a Time & Materials basis.
• Rapid activation from PSCG's ready bench when FEMA task orders are issued.
• A direct role performing mission-critical FEMA Public Assistance work on a national disaster-recovery contract with a growing SDVOSB.
• These are temporary, project-funded W-2 positions activated per task order; standard employee benefits (health, 401(k), professional-development budget) do not apply to temporary project hires.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & FEDERAL CONTRACTING COMPLIANCE

PSCG is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best talent regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, PSCG especially encourages veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. PSCG participates in E-Verify and maintains a drug-free workplace per the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All employment offers are contingent on successful background investigation, citizenship or work-authorization verification where required, and confirmation of non-debarment via SAM.gov.

Essential HealthCare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.