Working at FEMA in Atlanta, GA: 3 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Atlanta, GA Area

"This is a great place to work. They allow you to work a little as a few months a year if you would like.. the money is good and the people are wonderful. Would stay at this position if I was able to work more."

What do you like about working at FEMA?

"Amazing workforce, extremely diversed group of individuals coming from all walks of life, wishing to assist those devastated by disasters. Open door policy with all issues, and major emphasis on team building. Advancement is always encouraged and supported by supervisors."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Only tip I would have is to be yourself. They have an extremely relaxed dress policy, code of conduct is fairly loose, though anything discriminatory is not accepted in any way shape or form. The most supportive group of people you will meet, with very few people worrying about the whole Climbing the ladder bit."

What don't you like about working at FEMA?

"The travel is a major issue with someone like myself; young father with a wife and 2 kids. I was deployed for 12 months out of the past 14 months."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Nothing. Everyone is encouraged to voice their opinions to their direct supervisor, and it moves up the ladder. Chain of Command is utilized heavily in the Federal Government, and I feel that it works great. Management is always willing to accept feedback from all personnel, and are always willing to take initiative in satisfying all parties."

"rewarding, satisfying, fulfilling"

What do you like about working at FEMA?

"I enjoy the overall comradarie between managment and employees as well as the fulfillment received after helping someone."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This question is not applicable. FEMA does not do interviews and hires strictly based on past work experience, often times sight unseen."

What don't you like about working at FEMA?

"I don't like how leadership has complete disregard at times to the overall costs that their decisions have on everyone."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The organization needs to be ran more like a business vs. a charity organization"