ATLANTA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with the State of Georgia, has started hiring Georgia residents to work on the Hurricane Michel recovery effort. Each week, more jobs are posted.
The most recent opportunities are:
- Media Analysis Specialist
- Research & Writing Specialist
- Geospatial Information Specialist
- Planning Specialist
- Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist
- Resources Unit Leader
- Situation Unit Leader
- Site Inspector Specialist
- Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager
Anyone interested in local hire opportunities should go to USAJOBS.gov and create a free account. The positions typically include the words “Local Hire” in the job title and can be found by searching “Georgia” as the location. The positions pay from $16.81 to $42.53 an hour, and include sick leave and health benefits.
Georgia residents will be hired for a term of 120 days, with the possibility of an extension. Residents interested in the local hire positions currently posted on USAJOBS.gov have a week
or less to submit an application. Those hired will join the recovery team – local, state and federal workers, voluntary agencies and community organizations – already in place.
Additional opportunities are expected to be posted in the days and weeks ahead; some of the jobs will be located in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Michael, others will be in or near Atlanta.
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