Most people don't realize how small the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) really is. They were only about 2,500 people only a few years ago. They may have doubled (or more) in size, but still small by Federal Government standards.
Since Hurricane Sandy cut such a wide swath of destruction there are a number of Joint Field Office (JFO) locations that need to be staffed. I know an old boss of mine ended up being a contract staff for one of these. She brings years of experience as a former FEMA person/manager with expertise in disaster response and recovery.
If you are in the hunt for a job and experience in emergency management this is one way to get your foot in the door. You just need to located where they need someone or be willing to travel. See list of positions and links below:
Please find below information about planning positions that are available at the Joint Field Offices involved in Hurricane Sandy recovery.
Local Hire Community Planner positions for Hurricane Sandy Recovery:
New York:
- Community Planner - FDRC
o http://newyork.us.jobs/viewjob.asp?jobid=10450642
o Posting closes: 1/7/2013
- FDRC - Community Recovery Technical Assistance Specialist
o http://newyork.us.jobs/viewjob.asp?jobid=10450643
o Posting closes: 1/7/2013
- FDRC Liaison
o http://newyork.us.jobs/viewjob.asp?jobid=10447932
o Posting closes: 1/2/2013
- FDRC Coordination Specialist
o http://newyork.us.jobs/viewjob.asp?jobid=10447974
o Posting closes: 1/2/2013
- Business and Workforce Development Specialist
o http://newyork.us.jobs/viewjob.asp?jobid=10450001
o Posting closes: 1/6/2013
- Transportation Planner
o http://newyork.us.jobs/viewjob.asp?jobid=10450644
o Posting closes: 1/7/2013
New Jersey:
- Community Planner
o https://webos.dol.state.nj.us/Career/PostingDisplay.aspx?jid=5559699
- Transportation Planner
o https://webos.dol.state.nj.us/Career/PostingDisplay.aspx?jid=5559705
- Community Capacity Building
o https://webos.dol.state.nj.us/Career/PostingDisplay.aspx?jid=5416082
Rhode Island:
- Community Planner
o To be listed on https://www.employri.org/ , search for “FEMA”
