Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist leading disaster recovery operations across the United States and its territories — from damage assessment to obligation and closeout.
Program Delivery Task Force Lead · Program Delivery Manager · Deputy PA Group Supervisor · PA Group Supervisor
Bill Belliard is a results-driven emergency management leader with more than six years of progressively responsible experience in FEMA's Public Assistance program, built on a 20-year foundation in disaster recovery, insurance, and claims adjusting.
He applies expert-level knowledge of FEMA PA statutes, the PAPPG, 2 CFR 200/400, Environmental & Historic Preservation requirements, and Section 406 Mitigation to manage complex, high-risk portfolios independently — serving as the primary escalation authority for eligibility determinations, scope disputes, and cost challenges.
From Hurricane Maria recovery in Puerto Rico to flood recovery in Vermont and statewide operations in Florida, Bill has led teams through every phase of the Public Assistance lifecycle while maintaining program integrity on politically sensitive, high-visibility projects. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he extends program accessibility to the diverse communities FEMA serves.
Progressively responsible leadership across FEMA disaster recovery operations in multiple regions, states, and territories.
FEMA Public Assistance · Florida Joint Recovery Office, Region 4 — Program Delivery Task Force Lead
"Since joining Region 4 on June 16, 2025, William (Bill) Belliard has distinguished himself as an outstanding Program Delivery Task Force Lead within FEMA Public Assistance — providing exemplary leadership, strategic oversight, and unwavering support to his team."
"Bill's leadership has been instrumental in guiding a team of five Program Delivery Managers through the complexities of the Public Assistance lifecycle. His ability to coach and empower his team has led to improved project quality, reduced rework, and strengthened understanding of FEMA PA policy and procedures."
"He has served as the primary escalation point for his team, maintaining applicant confidence and program momentum even in the face of prolonged RFIs and high-risk projects. His professionalism, integrity, and accountability have set a high standard and contributed to the advancement of politically sensitive and high-visibility projects."
"Bill's commitment to excellence, flexibility, and proactive communication have made him an invaluable asset to our Agency, Region, Joint Recovery team, and the FEMA Public Assistance program."
"William Belliard has been an invaluable asset to the disaster recovery efforts under DR-4710-VT and DR-4810-VT. His dedication, technical knowledge, and applicant management skills have contributed significantly to FEMA's mission. William is ready for his next role in leadership."
"His combination of project management expertise, leadership qualities, and commitment to exceptional service makes him an exemplary Program Delivery Manager. Managing five applicants and roughly 60 projects, William stepped into the Task Force Lead role and ensured operational continuity without compromising quality or efficiency."
Endorsements from FEMA leadership, engineers, project specialists, and the applicants he served — from Hurricane Maria recovery in Puerto Rico to Vermont flood recovery.
Executive leadership program focused on unlocking the potential of teams, mastering authentic leadership styles, and driving performance through influence and feedback — applied daily in leading FEMA program delivery teams.
Foundation in business administration and liberal arts supporting program management, cost analysis, and stakeholder communication.
Formal education in business administration underpinning program management, cost analysis, and stakeholder leadership across two decades of disaster recovery experience.
Over 150 professional certifications completed, including FEMA Emergency Management Institute coursework and industry credentials.
Project Management Institute
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
Florida Insurance & Adjusters Lic. P147975
Professional affiliations: Project Management Institute (PMI) · American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) · Florida Association of Insurance Agents/Adjusters (FAIA)
Demonstrated performance mapped to the nine federal classification factors — the duties, responsibilities, and impact that meet the IC-13 standard.
Applies advanced, expert-level knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance statutes, regulations, policy guidance, and disaster-specific directives to manage complex, high-risk portfolios across multiple declarations — interpreting and applying policy independently to resolve eligibility, scope, and cost disputes.
Operates with minimal supervisory oversight, exercising independent judgment in planning, prioritizing, and executing program delivery strategies. Serves as the primary escalation authority for complex project decisions and provides authoritative guidance to PDMGs without routine review.
Interprets and adapts FEMA PA policies, SOPs, and guidance where established guidelines do not fully address unique circumstances — developing compliant, policy-based project strategies in situations requiring judgment beyond standard procedures.
Manages multiple interrelated variables — complex eligibility determinations, cost reasonableness, incomplete documentation, and multi-phase development across concurrent disasters and applicants — analyzing competing priorities and mitigating risk to advance outcomes.
Directly affects statewide Public Assistance outcomes through the compliant obligation of 184 projects totaling $36.3 million — impacting State Agency applicants, FEMA obligation timelines, and overall program integrity across multiple disaster declarations.
Maintains regular contact with PDMGs, State Agency applicants, the Consolidated Resource Center, and FEMA leadership across multiple organizational levels on sensitive, high-visibility matters.
Influences project outcomes, resolves disagreements, clarifies policy interpretations, and gains cooperation from applicants and internal stakeholders — facilitating consensus while ensuring adherence to FEMA regulations and program objectives.
Primarily sedentary work with the standard office and field-environment demands typical of disaster recovery operations.
Office and Joint Recovery Office environments with periodic deployment-related conditions requiring adaptability to high-tempo, deadline-driven disaster response settings.
Sustained performance consistent with the IC-13 classification standard — applying expert technical knowledge, exercising independent judgment, managing complex and high-impact work, influencing stakeholders, and delivering measurable program outcomes with minimal supervision. Duties, responsibilities, and impact exceed IC-12 expectations and fully align with the IC-13 classification factors.
Available for leadership opportunities in emergency management, disaster recovery, and Public Assistance program delivery.
