ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands – U.S. Virgin Island workers interested in applying for temporary jobs to help with the territory’s recovery from hurricanes Irma and Maria should be aware of a change in schedule for assistance in filling out applications and resume drop-off location hours.
Residents interested in working for FEMA may email their resume to fema-workforce-caribbean@fema.dhs.gov or they may drop off resumes in-person at these locations:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
- St. Croix Department of Labor, 4401 Sion Farm, Christiansted, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FEMA Human Resources available to assist in filling out applications from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
- All offices closed.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23
- St. Croix Department of Labor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FEMA Human Resources available to assist in filling out applications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- St. John Virgin Islands Legislature, St. John Annex, 1D Cruz Bay, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FEMA Human Resources available to assist in filling out applications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- St. Thomas Department of Labor, 2353 Kronprindsens Gade, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24
- St. Croix Department of Labor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- St. Thomas Department of Labor, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FEMA Human Resources available assist in filling out applications from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Each location will have paper applications available for candidates to complete. Applicants can come in and fill out an application if they’re unable to print or can drop off their resume. No additional documentation or paper will be required for the drop-off.
Contacting Applicants and Interview Schedule
FEMA Human Resources personnel are beginning to contact applicants by phone and email to schedule interviews. They will make repeated attempts to reach applicants but will not leave a voicemail or send texts.
Interviews will be conducted next week between Wednesday, October 25 and Friday, October 27.
FEMA is seeking a variety of skilled workers, including administrative assistants, communications specialists, couriers, facilities workers and workers in other specialties. Temporary local hires may be employed for 120-day terms, which may be extended up to one year maximum.
Applicants not selected for a position will receive a letter in the mail delivered via the U.S. Postal Service.
Visit FEMA’s U.S. Virgin Islands Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/FEMAUSVirginIslands.com for updated information about the local hire process.
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FEMA is committed to employing a highly qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our nation. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, non-disqualifying physical handicap, sexual orientation and any other non-merit factor. The federal government is an equal opportunity employer.
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
For official information on the recovery effort following the hurricanes, please visit www.informusvi.com or www.usviupdate.com. Follow us on social media at twitter.com/femaregion2 and www.facebook.com/FEMAUSVirginIslands.