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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for current fema in California is $62,405.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,700.00 and $78,338.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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FEMA employees are professionals who work for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a U.S. government agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts. Their roles include preparing for, responding to, and helping communities recover from natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. FEMA staff may work in various capacities, including logistics, emergency management, public information, and planning. They often collaborate with state and local agencies to ensure effective disaster relief and support.

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FEMA employees often work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, especially during disaster response operations. Common challenges include rapidly changing priorities, long work hours, and the need to coordinate effectively with multiple agencies and community partners. Adaptability and strong communication skills are key, as staff may be deployed to different locations and must quickly acclimate to local needs and evolving situations. Despite these challenges, many employees find the work rewarding due to its positive impact on affected communities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a FEMA Emergency Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a FEMA Emergency Manager, you need a strong background in emergency management, disaster response planning, and often a degree in emergency management, public administration, or a related field. Familiarity with incident command systems (ICS), FEMA’s National Incident Management System (NIMS), and certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential for coordinating teams and resources under pressure. These skills ensure effective disaster response and recovery, safeguarding communities and minimizing the impact of emergencies.

What is the difference between Current Fema vs Emergency Management Coordinator?

AspectCurrent FemaEmergency Management Coordinator
Required CredentialsFEMA certifications, emergency management trainingEmergency management certifications, relevant degrees
Work EnvironmentFederal agencies, disaster sites, planning officesLocal government, community centers, disaster response teams
Employer & IndustryFederal government, emergency management agenciesMunicipalities, state agencies, private organizations

Current FEMA professionals focus on federal disaster response and preparedness, often holding specialized certifications. Emergency Management Coordinators work at local levels, coordinating community response efforts. Both roles require similar credentials and operate within the emergency management industry, but differ mainly in scope and organizational level.

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Infographic showing various Current Fema job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 80% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,405 per year, or $30 per hour.

Government Services Manager Consultant- FEMA

Lindsay & Brownell

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Description

EisnerAmper is seeking a Manager - FEMA in our Government Services Practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded initiatives, including the Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities programs and a proven track record of supporting complex programs in a compliance- or finance-related role. Candidates must have experience working with state and/or local recovery programs with knowledge of and experience with relevant FEMA regulations and policies and processes.

What Work You Will Be Responsible For:

  • Perform supervisory responsibilities for the team, including ensuring staff members are meeting all expectations and serving as a performance career coach to staff and completing annual evaluations.

  • Evaluate client needs and engagement scope, manage activities for completing work, and assist with oversight of overall quality control of client deliverables.

  • Support clients in maintaining compliance with FEMA regulations and 2 CFR 200, including assessing audit readiness and compliance and administrative gaps.

  • Support clients in expediting complex closeout of multiple open disasters.

  • Support client financial management and accounting functions, including time and cost unit operations, and cost tracking and reconciliation.

  • Use knowledge and experience to help determine method of program implementation.

  • Support team strategic planning and growth by identifying and tracking disaster recovery trends and updates and identifying opportunties to provide new or expanded services.

  • Actively engage in business development activities such as participating at conferences, developing thought leadership and insights, and responding to request for proposals, including the identification and review of funding opportunities and development and submission of proposals.

  • Identify recovery-related assistance gaps/needs and provide recommendations to leverage current resources to increase program impact.

  • May be required to occasionally work extended hours, or travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of previous experience in state and/or local disaster recovery programs administering FEMA funds, including 3+ years in a management or supervisory role.

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Disaster Management, or an approved related field.

  • Knowledge of and experience with FEMA disaster programs, including related statutes, regulations, and policies and processes, and compliance and/or financial management functions.

Preferred or Desired Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of consulting and Business Development is preferred.

  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), certifications are preferred.

  • Project management experience, including creating and managing project budgets and schedules, and invoicing.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

  • Strong communication and analytical skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Familiarity with using and building tools in AI systems such as Claude, Copilot and ChatGPT.

About our Government Sector Services Team:

  • EisnerAmper provides assurance, advisory and outsourcing services to hundreds of governmental clients, including federal, state, local and county/parish governmental entities, municipalities, public retirement systems, school boards and districts and more. Because of our diverse governmental client base, our professionals understand a wide range of funding sources, operational challenges and reporting requirements.

  • Keeping up with ever-changing regulatory requirements, Governmental Accounting Standards Board ("GASB") pronouncements and federal grant administrative requirements can be overwhelming. Our team can help you navigate these requirements while displaying transparency with the people you serve.

  • EisnerAmper provides a full scope of services to large programs, including those funded for federal relief to recover from significant declared disasters (ARPA, CARES, FEMA PA/IA and HUD-CDBG/CDSG) and large federally funded infrastructure, housing and energy programs (IIJA, IRA, EPA, etc.). As strategic advisors, we provide services that help to maintain compliance, streamline operations and maximize resources so governmental entities can focus on providing citizens with the vital services they need.

About our Government Sector Services Team:

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions, PE firms, start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: talentacquisition@eisneramper.com

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