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FEMA is hiring Tennessee residents to support the recovery from Tropical Storm Helene. Jobs are available in Knoxville, Kingsport and Nashville.

Qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and a desire to serve are needed immediately. These temporary positions start as 120-day appointments and may be extended based on the needs of the recovery mission. Benefits include sick leave and up to 11 paid holidays.

FEMA is accepting applications for the following positions:

– Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET Monday, March 3: Creative specialist; long-term recovery local government administration expert specialist.
– Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 4: Applicant services program specialist; IT specialist.
– Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday, March 5: Human resources specialist; emergency management specialist; geospatial and data analytics cell analyst; and situation unit lead.

All positions close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the listed date or when 100 applications are received. More positions may be added later. To see all open announcements, visit USAJobs.gov, type “local hire” in the keywords section and “Tennessee” for location.

For tips, including how to prepare your resume and navigate the website, visit the USAJOBS Help Center – Application Process. Hiring locally helps build FEMA’s disaster recovery workforce. Many career FEMA employees began as local hires.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, and possess a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma, or higher depending on the job. Individuals will be required to pass a background investigation that includes fingerprinting and a credit check. Employees are also required to participate in direct deposit or electronic funds transfer for salary payment. If you are found qualified, you may be called for an interview.