Public Assistance Coordinator

The Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) is responsible for coordination of technical support for the Department of Safety's Public Assistance (PA) program sub-applicants. The Coordinator is responsible for assisting sub-applicants with developing, reviewing, submitting, implementing, and closing out Project Worksheets in conformance with FEMA PA requirements.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA'S) with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel immediately following a disaster.
• Partnering with FEMA personnel during Project Worksheet formulation following a federally declared disaster.
• Attending Applicant briefings.
• Coordinating and attending Exploratory Calls with FEMA personnel.
• Participating in Recovery Scoping Meetings with applicants.
• Attending site visits and site inspections as appropriate and necessary.
• Attending ongoing meetings with FEMA Program Delivery Managers (PDMGs) and advising applicants before and after meetings with FEMA review and approval of projects in FEMA Grants Portal throughout the PA process.
• Providing technical expertise to subapplicants in coordination with Vermont Agency of Transportation District Technicians and Agency of Natural Resources River Engineers during project formulation.
• Identifying, assisting in development of, and reporting on Scope Change Requests, alternate project requests, improved project requests, and/or time extension requests, as appropriate to assist subapplicants.
• Performing close-out inspections and preparing close-out documentation for FEMA and signing Project Certification and Completion Reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position, Public Assistance Coordinator (Job Opening #51441), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kim Canarecci at kim.kanarecci@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

PUBLIC SAFETY BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position to include Motor Vehicle/Criminal Records, Personal History, Credit and any additional background check(s).

Normal office working conditions generally prevail with some required travel to various localities throughout the State for which private means of transportation must be available. Emergency management drills, exercises and actual emergencies require performance outside of normal duty hours. On-call status may be required during certain periods.

Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, risk management, or related field.
OR
Three (3) or more years of experience working in emergency management, environmental management, or related field.

Experience with FEMA in the Public Assistance Program.
Experience with municipal road repair.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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