DES MOINES, Iowa—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to fill temporary positions in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Polk, Pottawattamie, Shelby and Woodbury counties to assist with disaster recovery.
FEMA is looking for qualified candidates for a variety of emergency management functions. Posted positions include public assistance specialists, site inspection specialists, travel specialists, equal rights specialists, emergency management specialists and external affairs specialists and many more.
The temporary positions are for 120 days and may be extended, in 120-day increments, for a maximum 365-day appointment, based on the needs of the disaster.
To see posted positions, go online to USAJOBS.gov and type “FEMA local Hire” in the search box and “Iowa” in the location box. Detailed information is provided for each position, including pay, benefits and application deadline.
The deadline to apply is April 30, 2019.
For more information on Iowa’s disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4421.