Expert technical assistance for FEMA Public Assistance and state emergency management programs — nationwide, mission-driven, and built on over 8 years of direct federal disaster recovery experience.
A staffing and consulting firm built on professionalism, accountability, and public service.
Belliard Consultant LLC is a specialized disaster recovery consulting and staffing firm supporting FEMA's Public Assistance program, state emergency management agencies, and federal recovery missions nationwide. We are trusted consultants and strategists for federal, state, tribal, and local recovery operations.
Founded by William Belliard — a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist with over 8 years of direct FEMA service and 12+ years in the insurance industry — Belliard Consultant brings a rare combination of federal program expertise and private-sector insurance acumen to every engagement. William has served as PA Group Supervisor, Deputy PA Group Supervisor, Program Delivery Manager, and Program Delivery Task Force Lead across 11 major disaster declarations.
His deployments include Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico (DR-4339-PR), Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Vermont, and multiple Florida disasters. Over his career he has managed and delivered 1,450+ PA projects totaling over $400 million in federal assistance — guiding applicants through eligibility, formulation, cost estimation, 406 mitigation, EHP compliance, and grant obligation.
Our mission is to provide expert technical assistance to FEMA and state emergency management agencies in support of the Department of Homeland Security's disaster recovery objectives — under prime and subcontracting arrangements for the Public Assistance program.
Specialized FEMA Public Assistance staffing and consulting for disaster response and recovery operations.
Environmental and Historic Preservation review support to ensure FEMA-funded projects meet federal compliance requirements under NEPA, Section 106, and other applicable environmental laws.
Expert support for FEMA Section 406 Hazard Mitigation opportunities within Public Assistance projects — identifying cost-effective measures under the Stafford Act to reduce future disaster damage.
FEMA-trained cost estimators develop Total Estimated Project Costs (TEPC) and CEF estimates across all PA Categories of Work — from emergency protective measures to permanent restoration.
Independent review and validation of cost estimates and project worksheets to ensure accuracy, reasonableness, and full compliance with FEMA Public Assistance program requirements and audit standards.
Experienced leadership for end-to-end FEMA PA program delivery — managing teams, coordinating with applicants and CRC, and ensuring timely, policy-compliant grant obligation and closeout.
Field-based damage assessment and site inspection services to document disaster impacts, verify scope of work, and support FEMA project formulation and validation across all infrastructure categories.
We integrate deep FEMA policy knowledge with real-world field experience to deliver compliant, audit-ready results.
Damage Descriptions & Dimensions (DDD), Scopes of Work, and Cost Estimating Formats (CEF) developed to FEMA PAPPG standards for eligible and audit-ready grant documentation.
Roads, bridges, utilities, schools, public buildings, and critical facilities — we support recovery across all FEMA PA Categories of Work with field-tested technical expertise.
Full EHP review support including NEPA, Section 106, wetlands, floodplains, and endangered species — ensuring projects move forward without compliance delays.
406 and 404 mitigation analysis integrated into PA project development — identifying opportunities to build back stronger and reduce future disaster risk.
Leveraging 12+ years of insurance industry experience to navigate insurance requirements, coordination of benefits, and duplication of benefits analysis within FEMA PA projects.
From team leadership and applicant coordination to performance tracking and senior leadership reporting — we manage complex, high-volume PA workloads in fast-paced disaster environments.
Belliard Consultant operates nationwide across all 10 FEMA regions, supporting federal and state disaster recovery missions wherever they are needed.
Multiple disaster deployments including DR-4673, DR-4720, DR-4734, DR-4794, DR-4806 — currently active at FEMA Region 4 Florida Joint Recovery Office, Lake Mary, FL.
One year deployed supporting Hurricane Maria recovery (DR-4339-PR) — managing education sector projects through the full PA lifecycle from formulation to grant obligation.
Deployed in support of Vermont disaster recovery operations (DR-4720-VT and DR-4810-VT) — providing PA program delivery and applicant coordination services.
Disaster recovery support across Hawaii (DR-4510-HI), Guam (DR-4495-GU), American Samoa (DR-4537-AS), and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (DR-4511-CNMI).
Available for rapid deployment within 24–48 hours to any FEMA region nationwide under prime and subcontracting arrangements for the Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract.
Flexible engagement models — remote project support, on-site field deployment, or hybrid arrangements tailored to the needs of each disaster operation.
We bring practitioner-level expertise to every engagement:
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Contact Us TodayWe are seeking experienced Independent Contractors to support FEMA Public Assistance disaster recovery operations nationwide.
At Belliard Consultant, we are committed to supporting our team members by understanding their needs, fostering a culture of fairness and respect, and providing continuous professional development. We deploy experienced professionals who are passionate about public service and disaster recovery.
Remote work available. Mobilize within 24–48 hours. Minimum 90-day assignments with 30–45 day rotations.
Competitive hourly rates commensurate with experience and FEMA classification. GSA per diem for assignments over 50 miles.
Background check required. Security clearance process may apply. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
We are actively seeking: Engineers (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental), Construction Managers, Cost Estimators, Project Specialists, EHP Specialists, 406 Mitigation Specialists, Program Delivery Managers, Site Inspectors, and Insurance Professionals.
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