Debris Policy Specialist **Department:** Recovery **Location:** Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery. The **Debris Policy Specialist** will be responsible for working directly with clients at the local and state level, providing consulting expertise on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program policies and procedures. A successful candidate for this role should be a subject matter expert within FEMA PA Debris Operations, as dictated within Category A, as this professional will help guide clients in all things post-disaster related to debris. This position will be remote but will require travel to client locations as needed. **Responsibilities for the Debris Policy Specialist include:** + Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Category A (Debris Removal) policy, providing guidance and interpretation to state and local government clients. + Advise clients on all aspects of FEMA PA debris removal policy, including eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, cost justification, and compliance with federal regulations, such as 44 CFR Part 206. + Assist clients in developing and updating debris management plans that align with FEMA PA policy and incorporate best practices for post-disaster recovery efforts. + Review and analyze client documentation related to debris removal activities to ensure compliance with FEMA PA policy and identify potential issues or areas for improvement. + Contribute to the development of guidance documents and best practice resources related to FEMA PA debris policy. **Qualifications for the Debris Policy Specialist include:** + At least two (2) years of experience supporting the FEMA PA Program, focusing on developing Category A Debris Removal projects. + A Bachelor-s Degree. + Detailed understanding of FEMA PA Policy (e.g., Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide [PAPPG] version 4) and Category A Debris Removal projects requirements. + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. . + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and Microsoft Word. + Knowledge of other disaster recovery program funding, particularly those that intersect with FEMA PA Category A projects (e.g., Natural Resources Conservation Service - Emergency Watershed Protection [NRCS-EWP], Federal Highway Administration - Emergency Relief [FHWA-ER] Program) is preferred. **Compensation for the Debris Policy Specialist Includes:** + Salary range of $70,000 - $150,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs. + Comprehensive benefits program, including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and more. Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.