The federal agency that responds to the nation’s disasters has launched a hiring process to continue its support of California’s recovery from the winter storms and flooding.

If you are interested in a temporary position with FEMA and a variety of emergency management functions, you can apply through USAJobs.gov.  Applicants will be called for interviews at a later date.

FEMA’s mission is “helping people before, during and after disasters.” The agency recognizes the best way to do so is to employ the talents of residents already familiar with the affected communities. By hiring a multilingual workforce locally, FEMA can staff its disaster operations, allow survivors to get back to work, and aid in the long-term recovery of the local community. Local hires who represent our diverse society, including people with disabilities, bring a special understanding of the problems their fellow survivors face.

Positions are available for planners, environmentalists, and IT specialists among others in Chico, Oakland, Pasadena and Sacramento.

Working for the federal government has its perks including excellent benefits, flexible work schedules, opportunities for professional growth, stability, and lateral movement across agencies.

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