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    FEMA Reviews

    Updated September 5, 2018
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    Pros

    • "Opportunity to help people who have survived a Presidentially declared disaster" (in 29 reviews)

    • "Good pay, interesting work and enjoyable coworkers" (in 13 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Away from home for extended periods" (in 9 reviews)

    • "Work very long hours, sometimes in bad condition" (in 16 reviews)

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    1. "Working Temp @ FEMA"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I have been working at FEMA full-time

      Pros

      Working in a team setting was great. Supervisor was great.

      Cons

      No cons. Enjoyed my job.

    2. "Customer Service Agent"

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      Current Employee - Customer Service Representative in McAllen, TX
      Current Employee - Customer Service Representative in McAllen, TX

      I have been working at FEMA full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      very flexible schedule and good pay

      Cons

      Short contracts for about 6 months and never sure when it will end

      Advice to Management

      Communication

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    3. "Different from Most Government"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at FEMA full-time

      Pros

      Travel, Feel like you're making a difference and sometimes able to see it.

      Cons

      Bad Press, Deployments can be taxing

    4. "Love my co-workers and the telework flexibility"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at FEMA full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great work schedule (AWS and telework). Supervisor is very encouraging. Work is very mission oriented.

      Cons

      Hard to move to different departments if you have to go through USAjobs

    5. "I enjoy it"

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      Current Employee - Customer Service Representative in San Juan, PR
      Current Employee - Customer Service Representative in San Juan, PR
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at FEMA full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      You get to help the survivors. You have two breaks plus lunch break. Overtime when there's a disaster is well paid.

      Cons

      They change your schedule too much so you can never make plans for the future

    6. "Do not work here"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      I have been working at FEMA full-time

      Pros

      Because it is a Federal job...pay is good.

      Cons

      Leadership is horrible and no room to advance

      Advice to Management

      Grow up.

    7. "Contracting"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at FEMA full-time

      Pros

      Flexible work schedules, travel, assist citizens who are really in need during disasters.

      Cons

      low morale, not allot of different types of contracts

      Advice to Management

      support employees and have one set of rules for everyone not just their favorites.

    8. Helpful (1)

      "FEMA: Culture is Preparedness"

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      Current Employee - Director in Washington, DC
      Current Employee - Director in Washington, DC
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at FEMA full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Dedicated and passionate staff. The Agency is mission oriented and serves survivors at their time of greatest need. Energetic team that fosters innovation.

      Cons

      Public perception is misinformed and casts a negative light on dedicated employees. Hours can be long and it is possible for deployment to disaster impacted areas.

      Advice to Management

      Continue to foster an environment that embraces innovation and empowers employees to be critical thinkers. The success of the Agency is built on its front line employees.

    9. "IT Project Manager"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I worked at FEMA full-time

      Pros

      Great place to work and grow

      Cons

      None at this time about the company

    10. "full time"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at FEMA full-time

      Pros

      Great people to work with

      Cons

      nothing,none, nada, zip, so far

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