The FEMA Costing Specialist:

• Conducts preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field for infrastructure projects.
• Prepares complex project worksheets for the purposes of determining project eligibility, scopes of work and estimating costs to repair or replace a facility or structure damaged by a disaster.
• Reviews, evaluates and analyzes applicant-provided cost claims for reasonableness and accuracy as related to the scope of work.
• Researches, reviews and updates equipment rates used in reimbursing applicants for the use of applicant-owned equipment while performing eligible work.
• Develops cost estimates using RS Means software.
• May coordinate and complete basic to moderately complex site inspections to validate and record damage to assist in the FEMA Public Assistance grant delivery process.  
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
• Performs other duties as required.

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