Freelance Hurricane Disaster Recovery Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

The Senior Disaster Recovery Program Manager leads the establishment and operation of a Program Management Office (PMO) supporting a federal agency with Hurricane Helene disaster recovery program. The position provides enterprise program management, partner coordination, project oversight, reporting, training, GIS/data management oversight, and recovery planning while coordinating with federal, state, local, and nonprofit partners.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Job Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Duty Station: Roanoke, VA (Hybrid/Remote with frequent onsite meetings)

Travel: Up to 30 %

Compensation:

This pay band reflects Chloeta’s good faith estimate of the range it expects to offer; Chloeta reserves the right to alter this range if business circumstances change.

• $105,000 - $125,000 annually
• FLSA Exempt

Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and manage the Disaster Recovery PMO.
• Develop PMO governance, charter, processes, dashboards, and reporting.
• Manage project portfolios, priorities, schedules, budgets, risks, and issues.
• Coordinate internal Forest Service and external partner meetings and provide meeting minutes.
• Provide bi-weekly briefings and monthly status reports.
• Develop Annual Operating Plans and 5-Year Plans of Work.
• Coordinate Virginia Disaster Recovery Partnership activities.
• Support NEPA planning coordination and regulatory compliance tracking.
• Oversee GIS, geodatabases, decision-support tools, and data management.
• Provide project management training to USFS personnel.
• Support contract agreements, financial instruments, and administrative processes.
• Ensure quality control and continuous process improvement.
• This job description is not exhaustive and may not encompass all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, and new tasks may be assigned with or without prior notice.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must have a current/valid State Issued Driver License (DL)
• Expert program and project management.
• Experience establishing PMOs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of federal disaster recovery and interagency coordination.
• Knowledge of NEPA, NFMA, and environmental planning processes.
• Experience with GIS, geodatabases, dashboards, and data analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Risk management and portfolio management expertise.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and project management software proficiency.

Education and Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Required: 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Preferred: Experience supporting U.S. Forest Service Region 8 or similar federal agencies.
• Preferred: Southern Appalachian natural resource, forestry, environmental planning, or disaster recovery experience
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
• Ability to attend onsite meetings and occasional field visits.
• Ability to travel and lift up to 20 pounds as needed.
• Travel: Local travel throughout Virginia and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest as needed. Must be able to support frequent in-person meetings in the Roanoke, VA area.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• MDLIVE
• Benefit Hub
• Paid Annual Leave/PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Basic Life
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre-employment Requirements

Due to the nature of Chloeta’s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee’s written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work. Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.

EEOC Statement

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Chloeta

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.