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How much do per diem fema reservist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem fema reservist in the United States is $27.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a per diem FEMA reservist?

Per Diem FEMA Reservists are temporary, on-call employees who support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during disasters and emergencies. They are deployed as needed and are paid a daily rate (per diem) for the days they work, rather than receiving a traditional salary. These reservists may assist with disaster response, recovery, logistics, or administrative tasks, depending on their role and expertise. Their flexible, as-needed status allows FEMA to quickly scale up its workforce in response to emergencies.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a per diem FEMA reservist?

To thrive as a Per Diem FEMA Reservist, you need a strong background in emergency management, logistics, and disaster response, typically supported by relevant work experience or education. Familiarity with FEMA's Incident Command System (ICS), deployment protocols, and disaster response technologies is often required. Flexibility, communication, and resilience are crucial soft skills for adapting to rapidly changing situations and working with diverse teams. These abilities ensure effective disaster relief operations and support FEMA's mission during critical emergencies.

How does the schedule and deployment process work for a per diem FEMA reservist?

As a Per Diem FEMA Reservist, you will be called upon to deploy on short notice, often in response to natural disasters or emergencies. Assignments can last from a few days to several weeks, depending on the needs of the response effort. While you are not guaranteed regular hours or assignments, being flexible and ready to travel is essential. During deployments, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, often collaborating with local agencies and other federal staff. This role provides valuable experience in emergency management and can open opportunities for advancement within FEMA or other emergency response organizations.

What is the difference between Per Diem Fema Reservist vs Emergency Management Coordinator?

AspectPer Diem Fema ReservistEmergency Management Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires relevant emergency management or related certificationsRequires emergency management degree or equivalent experience
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments, fieldwork, disaster sitesOffice-based, planning, coordination roles
Employer & IndustryFederal agencies, FEMA, disaster responseGovernment agencies, local/state emergency agencies

Per Diem Fema Reservists are temporary, field-focused emergency personnel supporting FEMA during disasters, often with specific certifications. Emergency Management Coordinators plan and coordinate emergency responses, usually in a permanent role. While both work in emergency management, Reservists focus on immediate disaster response, whereas Coordinators handle ongoing preparedness and planning.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Fema Reservist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Part Time, and 33% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $56,490 per year, or $27.2 per hour.

Risk Analyst -(GIS)

Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation | FEMA.gov

New York, NY • On-site

$105K/yr

Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Use GIS software and risk assessment tools to create products supporting flood hazard mapping.

  • Prepare GIS-based risk assessments and communicate GIS mapping related to floodplain mapping.

  • Utilize HAZUS and risk analysis techniques to develop risk map products.

Job description

This position is located in FEMA region 2, Mitigation Division. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience using current industry standard Geographic Information Systems (GIS)software and loss prevention tools to create products that support flood hazard mapping through FEMA's Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (MAP) program.Qualifications:

Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:
1. Preparing and communicating GIS mapping to support floodplain mapping; AND
2. Preparing GIS based risk assessments; AND
3. Experience using HAZUS and/or risk analysis in the creation of risk map products.
Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

  • Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
  • Please limit your resume to two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
  • Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

Are you qualifying based on your work experience?
  • Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/positions must also include the grade level, occupational series and dates in which you held each grade level.
  • Are you a current or former FEMA Reservist/DAE employee? To accurately credit your experience from intermittent positions and Reservist Deployments, you must list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of deployments that are relevant to your qualifying experience, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment.
  • Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified."
  • Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  • For additional information on crediting experience and/or education, please reference the OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards
Education:

No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.

Employment Type: OTHER

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