FEMA seeks to hire Michigan residents: Here’s how to apply

DETROIT – FEMA is looking to hire Michigan residents in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Detroit to help with recovery from severe storms in August.

FEMA is looking for people to apply within the agency’s Operations, Logistics, Planning, Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) and Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC) sections.

The job is for 120 days, but may be extended or reduced depending on what the mission requires. Federal benefits are offered, and include: Eligible Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) enrollment; federal holiday pay; and accruing four hours of sick leave per pay period.

FEMA said hiring locally helps provide economic stimulus to areas where jobs have been lost due to disasters and help FEMA’s disaster workforce.

If you want to learn more or apply for a job, visit USAJobs.gov and search for “FEMA” under “Keywords” and “Michigan” under “Location.”

More information on disaster recovery efforts in Michigan can be found at fema.gov/disaster/4757.