Disaster response jobs at SBA

SBA is hiring temporary employees to assist with disaster relief efforts. Bilingual language skills are a plus.

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Public Affairs Specialist GS-1035-12

Description: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urgently hiring temporary Public Affairs Specialists to support disaster recovery. This position creates correspondence for Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODR&R) addressed to public officials and private organizations about individual loan cases or the disaster program. Monitors newspaper, radio, television, and internet coverage of the disaster program and provides supplemental information to correct any irregular or inaccurate media information. Serves as a spokesperson for ODR&R by making public appearances, preparing presentations, talking points or speeches as necessary to convey information about the disaster program, objectives, and ongoing activities.
Location: Washington, DC; Buffalo, NY; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; and Herndon, VA.
Office: Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODR&R)
Eligibility requirements: Open to the public
USAJOBS job announcement for Public Affairs Specialist
Open and closing dates: 09/11/25 – 09/26/25

Public Affairs Specialist, GS 1035 12

Description: This position provides operational planning and leads the field delivery of the SBA disaster loan program to businesses of all sizes, private non-profits, homeowners, and renters.
Location: Citrus Heights, CA & Atlanta, GA
Office: Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODR&R), Field Operations and Disaster Recovery (FODR)
Eligibility requirements: US Citizens, Federal Employees- Competitive service, Career Transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Land and base management, Veterans, Military Spouses, National Guard and reserves, Individuals with disabilities, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista, Special authorities.
USAJOBS job announcement for Public Affairs Specialist
Open and closing dates: 10/10/2025 – 10/24/2025

Public Affairs Specialist, GS 1035 12

Description: This position provides operational planning and leads the field delivery of the SBA disaster loan program to businesses of all sizes, private non-profits, homeowners, and renters.
Location: Citrus Heights, CA & Atlanta, GA
Office: Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODR&R), Field Operations and Disaster Recovery (FODR)
Eligibility requirements: US Citizens, Open to the public
USAJOBS job announcement for Public Affairs Specialist
Open and closing dates: 10/10/2025 – 10/24/2025

Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist Manager, GS 1035 14

Description: This position provides first level supervision to the Public Affairs Supervisor and manages the Public Affairs department.
Location: Citrus Heights, CA & Atlanta, GA
Office: Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODR&R), Field Operations and Disaster Recovery (FODR)
Eligibility requirements: US Citizens, Open to the public
USAJOBS job announcement for Public Affairs Specialist Manager
Open and closing dates: 10/10/2025 – 10/17/2025

Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist Manager, GS 1035 14

Description: This position provides first level supervision to the Public Affairs Supervisor and manages the Public Affairs department.
Location: Citrus Heights, CA & Atlanta, GA
Office: Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODR&R), Field Operations and Disaster Recovery (FODR)
Eligibility requirements: US Citizens, Federal Employees- Competitive service, Career Transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Land and base management, Veterans, Military Spouses, National Guard and reserves, Individuals with disabilities, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista, Special authorities.
USAJOBS job announcement for Public Affairs Specialist Manager
Open and closing dates: 10/15/2025 – 10/21/2025

Last updated October 16, 2025