Jorge Da Silva Silva
South Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Management Specialist with FEMA, adept at fostering interagency collaboration and enhancing disaster recovery efforts. Successfully developed training programs, improving stakeholder communication, project formulation, mitigation and grant completion. Proven expertise in grant administration and damage assessment, driving effective community resilience initiatives and securing vital resources for program implementation. Through my 8 years experience working as a FEMA Emergency Management Specialist for the Public Assistance Program, I passionately look forward to continue my work in helping our local and state partners recover from disasters and include mitigation opportunities to improve resilience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Management Specialist
FEMA
01.2018 - Current
- Currently deployed and working as a Program Delivery Task Force Lead/supervisor for 2 Program Delivery Managers and 2 Site Inspectors, overseeing the New Mexico flooding disaster DR4843NM.
- Have worked as an emergency management specialist for the FEMA Public Assistance Program with several different positions including Program Delivery Manager, Site Inspector, Site Inspector Task Force Lead, Program Delivery Task Force Lead and Public Assistance Group Supervisor.
- Provided guidance on FEMA, federal or state grant policies or programs, including 406 and 404 mitigation policies
- Reviewed and evaluated grant applications for program eligibility and completeness.
- Established partnerships with non-profit organizations to bolster community resilience initiatives.
- Supported recovery efforts by coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies.
- Reviewed and revised training materials to enhance effectiveness of emergency public assistance recovery programs including debris, emergency protective measures, permanent work, mitigation and site inspection trainings
- Conducted on-site technical assistance visits and coordinated training opportunities for grant recipients.
- Developed comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards and prioritize mitigation efforts.
- Reduced recovery time after incidents by establishing and maintaining effective communication channels among stakeholders.
- Designed and delivered targeted emergency management training programs for public assistance program delivery managers and site inspectors, increasing their readiness to handle the formulation and processing of reimbursement Projects effectively
- Assessed damage following disasters, collaborating with recovery teams to provide effective assistance to affected communities quickly and identifying mitigation opportunities.
- Facilitated collaboration between multiple agencies involved in emergency management, fostering a coordinated approach to crisis situations.
- Evaluated emergency management policies, identifying areas for improvement and suggesting actionable solutions.
- Managed grant applications for funding support, securing resources necessary for successful program implementation.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff to include implementation of recovery programs.
- Inspected facilities and equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities and provide reimbursement of damaged facilities and their equipment.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Improved realization of organizational objectives by effectively communicating department goals, organizational objectives and industry trends.
- Participated and led physical site inspections to capture disaster related damages, assess mitigation opportunities and complete part of the FEMA project grant process.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry
UPR Recinto De Ciencias Medicas
San Juan, PR07-2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Universidad De Puerto Rico (UPR)
Rio Piedras, PR07-2006
Skills
- Training and education
- Hazard mitigation
- Interagency collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Grant administration
- Training & Development
- Grant writing
- Disaster recovery
- Facilities inspection
- Damage assessment
- Project management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Management Specialist
FEMA
01.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Biochemistry
UPR Recinto De Ciencias Medicas
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Universidad De Puerto Rico (UPR)