Congressman Gonzalez Encourages Constituents to Apply for Jobs with FEMA Hurricane Recovery Team

October 11, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) shared information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about how to join its Hurricane Recovery Team. With 85 percent of FEMA's workforce dispersed to 22 disaster recovery areas nationwide, the Agency is actively looking to hire essential team members that will be sent to disaster areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate.

"We can all lend a helping hand to those that were impacted by these devastating natural disasters," Congressman Gonzalez said. "FEMA is looking for individuals who can dedicate their time to the stricken areas in Texas, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. I ask that the residents of Texas' 15th consider answering the call."

FEMA is looking for applicants to fill the following positions:

* Applicant Services Specialist
* Administrative Support Assistant
* Analysts
* Civil engineer
* Construction Cost Estimator
* Courier
* Crisis Counselor
* Customer Service Specialist
* Digital Communications Specialist
* Emergency Management Specialist
* Environmental Specialist
* Equal Rights Advisor
* Floodplain Management Specialist
* Graphics Specialist
* Geospatial Information
* Systems Specialist
* Hazard Mitigation
* Outreach Specialist
* Historic Preservation Specialist
* Housing Coordinator
* Insurance Specialist
* Intergovernmental Affairs
* Mass Care Specialist
* Media Relations Specialist
* Program Liaisons
* Resource Manager
* Registered Nurse
* Travel Specialist
* Voluntary Agency Liaison
* Writers

For temporary local hires in Texas, applicants can register at WorkinTexas.com and instructions will be provided by the Texas Workforce Commission. Those interested in more long-term commitments may seek opportunities as Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employees (CORE). To become a member of CORE, applicants should apply through FEMA on USAJobs.gov. Applicants fluent in both English and Spanish are also highly encouraged to pursue these positions.