NC Department of Health and Human Services
Community Development Specialist I/Individual Public Assistance Liaison - Tempor
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Community Development Specialist I/Individual Public Assistance Liaison - Temporary
Apply for the Community Development Specialist I/Individual Public Assistance Liaison - Temporary role at NC Department of Health and Human Services. This is a temporary assignment focused on post‑disaster recovery and emergency management. About Us
North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. Job Classification Title
Community Development Specialist I (S) Grade
NC12 Description Of Work
This position advocates on behalf of Individual Assistance applicants (survivors and their families) to ensure they receive resources for housing assistance and recovery of personal property loss. Responsibilities include resolving issues between survivors and FEMA, coordinating with state, federal, and non‑governmental organizations, and maintaining clear communication with the Individual Assistance Program Manager. The role requires planning, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and working with minimal supervision in an open‑area environment at the FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO). Deployment to disaster areas may involve extended periods, overnight travel, and twelve‑hour shifts, along with weekend/holiday duty and excessive overtime during recovery periods. Positions may also be cross‑trained in other recovery programs such as Public Assistance Grants Manager and Disaster Recovery Center services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences
Ability to interpret federal and state program policies Knowledge of federal grants administration Strong work management and organizational skills to handle tight deadlines Ability to deploy to disaster areas for extended periods, including overnight travel and twelve‑hour shifts, weekend/holiday duty, and excessive overtime during recovery periods Experience working with local, state, and federal officials verbally and in writing Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience referring survivors to available resources Knowledge of resources that address unmet housing needs across federal, state, and local governments Knowledge of emergency and disaster management protocols and infrastructure recovery project management Fluent bilingual skills (English/Spanish) Hourly Job Order Rate of Pay
$25.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant experience reflected on the application) Locations
Western Branch:
Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanley, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey Central Branch:
Alamance, Anson, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Halifax, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Nash, Northampton, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Rockingham, Scotland, Stokes, Surry, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson, Yadkin Eastern Branch:
Bertie, Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Pitt, Robeson, Sampson, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the specific program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy‑related limitations, or religious beliefs and practices. Recruiter
Yolanda Crudup – YOLANDA.CRUDUP@NC.GOV
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Apply for the Community Development Specialist I/Individual Public Assistance Liaison - Temporary role at NC Department of Health and Human Services. This is a temporary assignment focused on post‑disaster recovery and emergency management. About Us
North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. Job Classification Title
Community Development Specialist I (S) Grade
NC12 Description Of Work
This position advocates on behalf of Individual Assistance applicants (survivors and their families) to ensure they receive resources for housing assistance and recovery of personal property loss. Responsibilities include resolving issues between survivors and FEMA, coordinating with state, federal, and non‑governmental organizations, and maintaining clear communication with the Individual Assistance Program Manager. The role requires planning, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and working with minimal supervision in an open‑area environment at the FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO). Deployment to disaster areas may involve extended periods, overnight travel, and twelve‑hour shifts, along with weekend/holiday duty and excessive overtime during recovery periods. Positions may also be cross‑trained in other recovery programs such as Public Assistance Grants Manager and Disaster Recovery Center services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences
Ability to interpret federal and state program policies Knowledge of federal grants administration Strong work management and organizational skills to handle tight deadlines Ability to deploy to disaster areas for extended periods, including overnight travel and twelve‑hour shifts, weekend/holiday duty, and excessive overtime during recovery periods Experience working with local, state, and federal officials verbally and in writing Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience referring survivors to available resources Knowledge of resources that address unmet housing needs across federal, state, and local governments Knowledge of emergency and disaster management protocols and infrastructure recovery project management Fluent bilingual skills (English/Spanish) Hourly Job Order Rate of Pay
$25.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant experience reflected on the application) Locations
Western Branch:
Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanley, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey Central Branch:
Alamance, Anson, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Halifax, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Nash, Northampton, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Rockingham, Scotland, Stokes, Surry, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson, Yadkin Eastern Branch:
Bertie, Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Pitt, Robeson, Sampson, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the specific program assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy‑related limitations, or religious beliefs and practices. Recruiter
Yolanda Crudup – YOLANDA.CRUDUP@NC.GOV
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