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How much do fema disaster recovery jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for fema disaster recovery in Colorado is $43.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.60 and $50.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a FEMA Disaster Recovery?

A FEMA Disaster Recovery job involves assisting communities and individuals affected by natural disasters by providing aid, resources, and logistical support. Employees in these roles work on-site or remotely to ensure disaster survivors receive necessary assistance, including housing, financial aid, and rebuilding efforts. Positions vary from administrative support to field inspections and technical roles, all aimed at helping communities recover and become more resilient.

What are the typical work schedules and environments for FEMA Disaster Recovery professionals?

FEMA Disaster Recovery professionals often work in dynamic and sometimes unpredictable environments, including both office settings and on-site field locations at disaster areas. Schedules may vary, especially during active disaster response phases, and can involve irregular hours, overtime, or extended deployments to affected regions. Teamwork is essential, as these professionals collaborate closely with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as community organizations, to assess damage and coordinate recovery efforts. If you value meaningful, hands-on work and can adapt to changing situations, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference for communities in crisis.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the FEMA Disaster Recovery position?

To thrive in a FEMA Disaster Recovery role, you need a strong background in emergency management, project coordination, and knowledge of disaster recovery protocols, often supported by relevant degrees or certifications like the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM). Familiarity with incident management systems, federal emergency relief programs, and software like WebEOC or GIS mapping tools is frequently required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help you coordinate with diverse stakeholders and support impacted communities effectively. These abilities are crucial for efficiently mobilizing resources and ensuring timely, organized disaster response and recovery efforts.

Infographic showing various Fema Disaster Recovery job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,828 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Emergency Management Public Assistance Cadre 2026

AC Disaster Consulting

Durango, CO โ€ข On-site

$23/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Exciting Opportunities in Emergency Management Await!!!

When you're the best at what you do, you want to work for a company that's the best at what they do!

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. Our experienced professionals have been a part of the growth and modernization of emergency management for nearly 30 years, proudly supporting programs for some of the most challenging natural disasters and catastrophic events under our mission of staying competent, caring, and connected.

MISSION

Driven by compassion. Defined by expertise. Strengthened by collaboration. We empower communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience.

VISION

In the true spirit of emergency management – ACDC seeks to solve crises, both for the communities and individuals affected by disasters as well as for the clients we serve. Our team brings a whole community approach, compassionate guidance and decades of hands-on experience to best embody our core values: competent, caring, and connected.

These positions will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Positions are contingent upon work availability, client requirements, and/or client approval. Ability to deploy anywhere in the US with 24-48 hours notice required. Your application is to become part of our cadre list and does not constitute a guaranteed job offer. If you choose to apply and your interest or availability requirements change, please notify us to we can update your application. Thank you!

Position Summary:

  • Job Title: Emergency Management Public Assistance Specialist (Junior, Mid, Senior levels)
  • Full Time or Part Time: Full time
  • Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
  • Compensation: $23-65/hour depending on location & job level
  • Travel/Location: On-site in various areas of the country as needed, with up to 100% travel required. Must be able to travel/deploy for extended time period. Preference may be given to candidates local to the worksite areas.

Benefits Summary: Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except as required by law.

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. The Public Assistance Specialist for the disaster Recovery division will play an integral part of helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters. In addition, this role will be providing general recover assistance for emergency operations. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference in the world, and interested in supporting local, state, and federal jurisdictions prepare for and recover from disasters.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

  • Provides technical assistance and expertise help clients through the recovery process.
  • Maintains a complete understanding of all applicable Public Assistance policies, requirements, and evaluation protocols.
  • Analyze and evaluate selected project applications, supporting documentation and inspection reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable FEMA policies and procedures.
  • Ensures quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of all assigned tasks.
  • Utilizes grant portal system to track and evaluate client information.
  • Maintains and utilized knowledge of procurement and contracting requirements.
  • Works through all phases of the grant lifecycle.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong knowledge in categories A, B, and E
  • Experience with at least two major Disaster Recovery efforts.
  • Experience working and supporting in an Emergency Operations Center.
  • Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Customer service oriented Technical Skills.
  • The ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

  • Travel to onsite work is expected for this position.
  • Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

  • Mobility required on-site with clients.
  • Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

  • Emergency management consultants may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
  • Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
  • All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
  • If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Workplace Health & Safety:

We are committed to fostering a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to champion a culture of safety by complying with all health and safety policies and procedures, completing required training, identifying and reporting hazards, exercising sound judgment, and taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, their colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Experience/Education Required:

  • 1-7+ years of FEMA public assistance and grant experience (Junior-level: 1-3 years, Mid-level 3-5 years, Senior-level 5-7 years)
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge of categories A, B, and E
  • Demonstrated experience in at least 2 major disaster recovery efforts
  • Demonstrated experience writing project worksheets (PWs)
  • Demonstrated experience using database software to work with project eligibility, scope of work, and estimating costs to repair or replace facility or structure to it's pre-disaster design
  • Experience working in and supporting an Emergency Operations Center
  • Experience with grants portal, EMMIE, or any state specific grants systems
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel

Experience/Education Preferred:

  • A Bachelors degree in Emergency Management or other relevant field is preferred.
  • Experience conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDAs in the field with Federal, State, and local officials
  • Financial compliance experience

Additional Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
  • Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Benefits

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

Please redact or remove information that identifies applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at (or graduation from) an educational institution from the resume or other application documents prior to submitting the application.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting AC Disaster Consulting Human Resources team at hr@acdisaster.com.

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