CDM Smith is currently seeking a Disaster Recovery Consultant to support the City of Asheville in their disaster recovery efforts. The successful final candidates must know the Public Assistance (PA) Program and be able to write up projects and develop cost estimates. The goal of this role is to ensure that the citizens of Asheville are utilizing all the programs available to them.

Job Duties:

• Consult site inspectors to validate and record infrastructure damage to include: taking photographs, making site sketches, and writing detailed damage descriptions.
• Advise client on the development and review of scopes of work and cost estimates, including code and standard requirements.
• Make recommendations regarding claim eligibility and maximizing the use of the different FEMA programs in revery and mitigation efforts.
• Consult specialists in the development and/or the evaluation of hazard mitigation proposals and benefit-cost analyses.
• Work with client to prioritize their projects, facilitates applicant meetings throughout the program delivery and recovery stages.
• Provide analyses and updates reports, participates in status update meetings as needed.
• Conduct on site investigations and analyzes relevant data including maps, reports, tests, drawings and other as required.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc.
• Performs other duties as required.

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