TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA is now hiring Floridians for a variety of full-time, temporary positions, to help with state recovery from hurricanes Hermine and Matthew.

The Employ Florida Marketplace and FEMA are working together to hire as many as 100 local employees in the Tallahassee area for a wide range of jobs, including applicant services, environmental protection and congressional affairs.

Hiring local workers allows FEMA staff to move to the next disaster, while keeping in place a strong recovery presence with unique insights into local culture, history, and politics.

Wages vary by job type and are competitive based on locality. Health benefits, sick leave and holiday pay are available.

To apply visit: employflorida.com—search keyword: Federal Government.

Qualifying applicants must be U.S. citizens 18 years of age or older, with a valid government issued identification card (such as a driver’s license, state or military ID), and be able to successfully pass a background investigation.

For more information on Florida’s disaster recovery visit fema.gov/disaster/4280, fema.gov/disaster/4283, twitter.com/femaregion4, facebook.com/FEMA, and fema.gov/blog, floridadisaster.org or #FLRecovers. For imagery, video, graphics and releases, see fema.gov/Hurricane-Matthew.