FEMA Region IX Disaster Support (California Fires)–Environmental Historic Preservation (EHP) Specialists and Engineers (22518)

Jacobs is hiring Environmental Historic Preservation Specialists and Engineers for FEMA disaster recovery efforts in California. The role involves supporting the Public Assistance grant process, writing Project Worksheets, and assisting project managers. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, clear a background check, and be ready to deploy within 24-48 hours for up to 6 months. Most work will be conducted in a FEMA office, not remotely.
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Your impact

As a result of disasters in Region IX, FEMA may seek support from CCPRS for a new Task Order to aid in recovery efforts under our PA TAC V contract. If you want to join a company committed to you and your success, invest your technical expertise with us and support FEMA on this new Task Order.

We’re seeking Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, and Soil/Geotechnical Engineers, as well as Hydrologists, Environmental Planners, Biologists, Archeologists, Certified Floodplain Managers, Project Managers with Environment and Historic Preservation expertise, and Architectural Historians to deploy to Region IX to support FEMA in providing services to their applicants. You’ll help deliver the Public Assistance grant process (from applicant assignment to exit briefing) for applicants in Region IX. You could write Project Worksheets (PWs) for the purposes of determining project eligibility, scopes of work and estimating costs to repair or replace a facility or structure to restore it to its pre-disaster design. We’ll lean on you to provide technical, cost estimating, and disaster recovery and/or management services while supporting technical professionals. You’ll be a key member of the team in assisting project managers or PDMG’s in major segments of moderate to complex projects or tasks, and independently conducting projects involving the evaluation of disaster-affected locations. Bring your technical expertise and passion for FEMA disaster recovery work, and we’ll empower you to restore and improve communities.

For our FEMA client, qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens, able to clear Department of Homeland Security background check for security clearance level of “Public Trust”, and open to working 8-12 hours per day for 5-6 days per week. You’ll deploy to California in disaster conditions, and most of the job responsibilities will be conducted in a FEMA office. Due to the awarding of this Task Order, you must be ready to mobilize within 24-48 hours of official notice, commit to deploying for up to 6 months or longer, and be flexible for contingent type of project work.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. As a modified full-time employee, we’ll give you the flexibility to work anywhere between 21-39 hours per week. Employees for this role will be working on an SCA contract, and have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Employees in a modified full-time status will receive PTO based upon number of hours worked. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Typical hourly rate range for this position is $41/hr – $106/hr and is commensurate with experience relative to the position.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Archaeology, Historical Architecture, History, Environmental Science, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience with professional licensure (for engineers) OR 10 years of relevant engineering experience is required in their field of expertise.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to pass a Department of Homeland Security “Public Trust” level background check.
• Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Must have a current valid driver's license.
• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours, commit to a minimum 180-day assignment in California.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of times on varying terrain.
• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Computer Proficiency--in this role you must be competent and fully proficient at operating a computer, finding files, editing documents in adobe and word, working with Excel spreadsheets, ability to effectively interface with applications in web browsers, working knowledge of saving, renaming, editing, organizing files and moving between iPhone and PC seamlessly, and navigating the internet for research purposes.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have
• For Engineers
• Professional PE License
• For EHP
• 15 plus years of relevant experience as an archaeologist, architectural historian, historical architect, and/or NEPA Specialist for EHPs
• Archaeologists and Architectural Historians will meet the professional standards outlined by the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Standards and Guidelines in their field.
• Archaeologists should meet the requirements of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.
• Significant focus and experience in providing excellent customer service, attention to detail and must have excellent communication (writing and verbal) skills.
• Prior experience in the PA Program Site Inspectors, Program Delivery Managers, Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) Crew Leader, Project Specialist, Debris Specialist, Debris Monitor, FEMA-certified Trainer, Hazard Mitigation Specialist (Sections 404 and 406), or Long-Term Community Recovery Program Specialist.
• Trainings completed in Program Delivery Manager training, Site Inspector training, Public Assistance Operations I (PA Ops I), Public Assistance Operations II (PA Ops II), Project Worksheet (PW) Development, Cost Estimating Format (CEF), Debris Management/Operations, and/or 406 Hazard Mitigation.
• Proficiency in FEMA’s Grants Manager program.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

102,900.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

180,000.00

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. As a modified full-time employee, we’ll give you the flexibility to work anywhere between 21-39 hours per week. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Employees in a modified full-time status will receive PTO based upon number of hours worked. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $180,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.