Public Assistance Technical Specialist

Remote
Temporary
Experienced
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Tidal Basin is actively expanding our Public Assistance Cadre and seeking qualified professionals to join our growing team. This is a general application to be considered for our pool of on-call cadre members. When the need arises, you may be contacted to confirm your interest and availability for deployment opportunities.

Cadre Position Summary: Tidal Basin is currently looking has an opportunity for an experienced FEMA Public Assistance Technical Specialist. The selected candidate will deploy and work onsite at the client's location providing assistance on FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the FEMA PA grant program and will be capable of managing multiple tasks with demanding deadlines.  Candidates must demonstrate a successful track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders ensuring compliance with the PA program guidelines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
  • Participate in the Exploratory Call and then attend and participate in the Recovery Scoping Meeting
  • Schedule, attend, and participate in all Recovery Transition Meetings with applicants
  • Provide programmatic and technical assistance, perform program reviews, and project analysis as required
  • Development of federal grant applications (FEMA Project Worksheets) for all Categories of Work, providing review and quality assurance as to damage descriptions, scope of work, cost estimates, and general content
  • Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial data
  • Formulate large and small projects and perform validations
  • Assist with preparation of change of scope requests, alternate project requests or improved project requests
  • In depth understanding of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide
  • Guide applicants through the entire grant process, with experience using Grants Portal and/or Grants Manager
  • Provide project reviews for partial and final payment requests
  • Participate in scheduling and conducting site inspections
  • Prior experience performing financial closeout duties related to the FEMA PA Program.
  • Complete all required training
  • Must work onsite at the client’s designated location

Skills and Competencies:
  • High proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite applications, and ability to quickly learn new computer software, programs, or tools, and utilize various video conferencing tools  
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be self-motivated, responsible, and confident with a commitment to integrity
  • Must possess high attention to detail, be very organized and able to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Must have a proficient understanding of concepts from applicant intake through project and subrecipient closeout
  • Experience working with Federal, State and Local Governments on the PA program
  • Project management or personnel/team management experience preferred
Education and Experience:
 
  • A bachelor’s degree in disaster management, business administration, finance and accounting, public administration, and/or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in the FEMA Public Assistance grant program.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
  • Mobility required to travel to disaster sites and affected communities working on-site
  • Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
  • Capability to work in adverse weather conditions and challenging environments.
  • Ability to work up to twelve-hour shifts and maintaining flexibility for longer shifts as needed.
  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. throughout the day and as needed.


Job Description Disclaimer
This position description incorporates the job's core responsibilities. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Upon hire, secondary employment and other employment restrictions must be disclosed and approved.

Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC, and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.


 
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