Job Description
Join FEMA's elite disaster response team in New Orleans and make an immediate impact on community recovery efforts. This urgent opening requires passionate professionals to coordinate federal resources during ongoing hurricane recovery operations. Work directly with local officials to restore critical infrastructure and support displaced residents. Ideal candidates will thrive in high-pressure environments while maintaining FEMA's gold standard of service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate federal disaster relief resources with local and state agencies
- Conduct damage assessments in affected communities
- Manage temporary housing solutions for displaced residents
- Process federal assistance applications within strict deadlines
- Implement public safety protocols in disaster zones
- Train local volunteers on FEMA procedures
- Prepare incident reports for congressional briefings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field
- Minimum 2 years disaster response experience
- FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) certification
- Valid Louisiana driver's license
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts during emergencies
- Proficiency in GIS mapping software
- Spanish language fluency preferred
- Pass background investigation for federal clearance