FEMA – DISASTER ASSISTANCE EMPLOYEE

Disaster Assistance Employee DAE Hiring authority authorized by the Stafford Act (PL ) Presidential declared emergencies

DAE – Description & Key Requirements Hire authority delegated to regions & hdqtrs Only used to perform DAE related work: specific disasters, emergencies, projects, or activities of a non-continuous nature Requires SF-52 and supporting documentation for hiring Individual must meet qualifications for the position

DAE – Description & Key Requirements Two types of DAE’s Local Hire 120 day appointment May be renewed for additional 120 days Salaries set at prevailing local rates Reservists – activated when need arises On FEMA personnel roles for 24 months Expires 9/30 of every even numbered year May not exceed 18 months in 24 month period

DAE – Description & Key Requirements BenefitsReservistsLocal Hire Paid when actually employed (WAE)XX Overtime in excess of 8 hours/day and 40 hr/wkXX Travel Pay and Per DiemX Federal Health Benefits, Life Insurance Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Comp Time, Night Dif OWCPXX Unemploymentmaybe Annuity Offset – waived (must completed form) Good for first 120 days following disasterXX

DAE – Description & Key Requirements DAE - Reservist Pay Scale 2004 GradeABCDE Level 1 $ 20,673 $ 26,001 $ 39,396 $ 57,130 $ 67,938 ph $9.91 ph $12.46 ph $18.88 ph $27.37 ph $32.55 OT $14.86 OT $18.69 OT $28.32 OT $28.88 OT $ $ 22,083 $ 28,980 $ 43,387 $ 60,939 $ 72,465 ph $10,58 ph $13.89ph $20.79ph 29.20ph $34.72 OT $15.87 OT $20.83OT 28.88OT $29.20OT $ $ 24,014 $ 32,210 $ 47,668 $ 64,747 $ 76,995 ph $11.51 ph $15.43ph $22.84ph $31.02ph $36.89 OT $17.26 OT $23.15OT $28.88OT $31.02OT $36.89