Position Profile

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking ideal candidates who have past experience supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster recovery efforts or have experience in professional disciplines incidental to disaster recovery with a preferred background in engineering, science or construction. We are looking for consultants who are available to join our team for future deployment to locations affected by natural disasters.

Hanson has been supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on disaster response and recovery assignments by providing engineering evaluations of damaged public infrastructure, cost estimates, debris monitoring, and environmental services.

A Day in the Life of a FEMA Disaster Recovery at Hanson

Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

• Evaluate the eligibility of disaster-related damages, facilities, work and costs.
• Develop Damage Descriptions, Scopes of Work essential to the formulation of disaster recovery grants.
• Support production of detailed, organized reports and reviews.
• Develop and communicate processes and procedures and methodologies that streamline disaster recovery efforts.
• Must be prepared to operate in an intense, dynamic, challenging work environment and be experienced working in a team atmosphere but also able to deliver independently.

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

• Engineering, scientific, or construction background is preferred
• Previous experience working with FEMA or long-term community recovery is helpful, but other qualified candidates will be considered
• Ability to work independently
• Extraordinary attention to details; ability to process work accurately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate with team members, clients, and stakeholders with diplomacy and tact
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs of client and project team
• Must be willing to travel and mobilize on short notice
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver under tight deadlines
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be willing to undergo and successfully pass a comprehensive FBI background screening (credit record, criminal record, tax history, criminal felonies, misdemeanors, DUI/DWIs, bankruptcy, tax or other financial evasion)
• Must have a valid US driver’s license

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires the obtainment of a FEMA badge. In order to pass the FEMA security process, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• No convictions or criminal history (including DUIs)
• Must be a US citizen
• Must have a good credit rating

CURRENT SKILLS NEEDED:

Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation

• Performance bonuses

• 401(k) with matching contribution

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Comprehensive health & well-being plans

• Financial wellness plans

• Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars

• Leadership training

• Lunch & learn development sessions

• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

• Mentorship opportunities

• Award-winning internship program

• Employee recognition

• And so much more!

As employers/governmental contractors, we comply with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. To assist us in meeting our affirmative action goals, employees are encouraged to refer minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY — AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

EEO / MINORITY / FEMALE / INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES / VETERAN

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.