Job Details

FEMA - Appraisal Specialist

The FEMA Appraisal Specialist:

• Reviews the applicant's commercial property insurance documentation, including final settlement information, and identifies additional information needed.
• Assesses the amount of actual or estimated insurance proceeds for the damaged facility; ensures there is no duplication of benefits with grant funding; determines applicable NFIP requirements, including for future insurance coverage.
• Provides recommendations.
• Communicates and coordinates with staff within FEMA as well as local, state, tribal, and/or territorial governments.
• 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 assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of in-field experience or 2 years of in-field expertise with a bachelor's degree.
• Domestic travel is required.

EEO Statement:

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
• High competency with the use of computers and computing software (Word, Excel).
• Demonstrates good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and process a large volume of requests. Ability to adapt to change quickly and remain flexible.

Pay Range Minimum: $33.60

Pay Range Maximum: $67.20

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity! We are excited to announce that CDM Smith won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors PA TAC V in the West Zone. The West Zone includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an "Evergreen" position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.