About the Opportunity
We are assembling a roster of qualified professionals in Florida to support FEMA-compliant disaster debris monitoring and recovery operations for Escambia County. This work supports post-disaster recovery efforts following hurricanes and other natural or manmade disasters and plays a critical role in public safety, documentation, and FEMA reimbursement compliance.
Personnel will support debris collection oversight across public rights-of-way, debris management sites (DMS), reduction and disposal sites, and related recovery activities. We are recruiting qualified professionals to support FEMA compliant disaster debris monitoring and recovery operations following hurricanes and other disaster events. Positions are activated as needed and scale based on event severity.
Specific Roles: We are seeking the following roles:
Project Manager / On Site Manager
• Minimum 5–7 years of disaster debris management or FEMA Public Assistance experience
• Demonstrated experience serving as primary point of contact for local government clients during disaster recovery
• Strong working knowledge of:
o FEMA Public Assistance Program
o FEMA 327 Debris Monitoring Guide
o Federal and State reimbursement documentation requirements
• Proven experience managing:
o Large field teams (supervisors, monitors, inspectors)
o Multiple debris sites (ROW, DMS, reduction/disposal sites)
• Ability to deploy within 24 hours of County notification
Operations Manager
• Minimum 3–5 years of disaster debris operations or field management experience
• Experience coordinating daily debris monitoring activities, staffing, and logistics
• Knowledge of FEMA debris eligibility, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Ability to supervise field supervisors and ensure adherence to safety and monitoring protocols
• Strong organizational and reporting skills
Field Supervisor
• Minimum 2–3 years of FEMA debris monitoring or disaster recovery field experience
• Experience supervising debris monitors and overseeing daily assignments
• Ability to:
o Conduct safety briefings
o Ensure compliance with FEMA and County requirements
o Resolve field issues and escalate concerns appropriately
• Comfortable working long hours in outdoor, post disaster environments
Field Debris Monitor (ROW / Roving Monitor)
• Ability to work extended shifts outdoors in post disaster conditions
• Ability to accurately:
o Verify truck capacities
o Complete load tickets
o Track time in/time out and haul routes
• Willingness to complete mandatory debris monitor training
• Basic comfort with mobile devices, GPS, and photo documentation
Tower Monitor
• Ability to work at elevated monitoring towers at debris management or reduction sites
• Experience or comfort monitoring:
o Incoming and outgoing debris loads
o Truck volume verification
• Strong attention to detail and record keeping skills
• Willingness to comply with all PPE and safety requirements
Drop-Off / Debris Management Site (DMS) Monitor
• Experience or ability to monitor:
o Public drop-off debris
o Incoming/outgoing loads at DMS locations
• Ability to follow FEMA, County, and site-specific procedures
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and weekends
Billing / Invoice / Data Entry & Tracking Specialist
• Experience supporting FEMA reimbursement, invoicing, or disaster recovery documentation
• Strong data entry, spreadsheet, and document management skills
• Ability to:
o Track debris volumes and operational data
o Support reconciliation of contractor invoices
o Prepare reports for FEMA and audit purposes
• High attention to detail and accuracy
Join Our Consulting Bench
If you have experience supporting emergency operations, incident management, or sheltering environments and are interested in contributing to disaster response capacity in Florida, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates will be considered for current and future activations as needs arise.
To apply: Complete the Smartsheet form and your profile via ChemLink at https://chemlink.me by March 13, 2026. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists on a rolling basis.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
