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FEMA’s Office of Disability Integration and Coordination is now accepting applications for Disability Integration Advisors. The open period for this announcement is from Thursday, June 16, 2016 to Sunday, June 26, 2016. To apply for this position or for full information, including key requirements and a description of duties, please click the following link provided below to access the job announcement through USAJobs.gov.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/442041100
This announcement will close at 11:59 pm EST on Saturday June 26th OR at 11:59 pm EST on the date the 200th application is received, whichever comes first.
If you have any questions, please contact Justin Seeders justin.seeders@fema.dhs.gov or by Phone: 800-879-6076 TDD: 800-877-8339
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Agency contact information
MANY vacancies – Location Negotiable After Selection, United States
Work Schedule is Temporary – Intermittent employment not to exceed 2 years.
Opened Thursday 6/16/2016
Closes Sunday 6/26/2016
Salary Range $40.77 to $40.77 / Per Hour
Series & Grade IM-0301-00/00
Promotion Potential 00
Supervisory Status No
Control Number 442041100
Job Announcement Number FEMA-16-JDS-110587-RSV
- As a Disability Integration Advisor in FEMA’s Reservist Program, some of the duties you will be responsible for include: Participating as part of a team in facility site evaluation for Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) within 48 hours of a validated State’s request.
- Working collaboratively and providing guidance to External Affairs, Disaster Survivor Assistance, Individual Assistance, Recovery and other program areas that interface with the community.
- Providing guidance for State and local governmental agencies to assist with ensuring people with disabilities and/or other access and functional needs, have equal access to programs and services.
- Providing Support Services Branch or designee, guidance and technical assistance to establish accessibility at Disaster Recovery Center and other field locations pursuant to establish Agency policy guidance.
Tony Paulauski
Executive Director
The Arc of Illinois
20901 S. LaGrange Rd. Suite 209
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1832 (OFFICE)
815-464-1832 (CELL)
Tony@thearcofil.org