Local hire employees are local residents who aid in the recovery of their community throughout the recovery process. Local Hire employees are hired into 120-day appointments and may be extended based on the needs of the disaster.
FEMA’s mission relies on Local Hire employees from diverse professional backgrounds, such as:
- Emergency Management
- Administrative Support
- Information Technology (IT)
- Logistics
- Human Resources
- Environmental Protection
- Analytics
- External Affairs
- Grants Management
- Engineering
- Customer Service
- And more
Highlights of Being a Local Hire
- Streamlined, non-competitive hiring process (veterans preference does not apply).
- Health, dental, and vision benefits (when eligibility criteria are met).
How to Apply
Explore and apply to currently open Local Hire positions on USAJobs.gov.
Job Resources
Positions are available across the General Schedule with additional locality pay adjustments based on location.
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