Tidal Basin

Emergency Management Subject Matter Expert

Remote - Full Time

THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position Summary: Tidal Basin is seeking a highly experienced Emergency Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. The Emergency Management SME provides expert guidance and technical support in disaster recovery operations, with a strong focus on FEMA Disaster Recovery Programs. This role requires extensive experience in federal disaster response and recovery frameworks.
The ideal candidate must be adept at managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines and have a proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure compliance with FEMA Disaster Recovery Program guidelines. The SME may be required to travel and deploy to client’s location, as needed, providing expert guidance, strategic insights ensuring compliance with federal and state disaster recovery regulations.   
Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
  • Engage and counsel clients on policies, procedures and best practices as it pertains to their grants.
  • Manage other TBG staff, if needed, and ensure they are engaged with clients.
  • Engage in the Exploratory Call and actively participate in the Recovery Scoping Meeting. Attend and contribute to all Recovery Transition Meetings with applicants.
  • Provide specialized programmatic and technical assistance to applicants, focusing on Mitigation (406), insurance requirements, floodplain management, and other relevant areas.
  • Conduct comprehensive program reviews and project analyses to ensure compliance with FEMA PA Program guidelines and to optimize project outcomes.
  • Lead the development of federal grant applications (FEMA Project Worksheets) across all Categories of Work, ensuring accuracy and quality in damage descriptions, scope of work, cost estimates, and overall content.
  • Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial data to support grant applications and project validations.
  • Formulate both large and small projects, conducting validations to ensure compliance with FEMA standards and guidelines.
  • Assist in the preparation of change of scope requests, alternate project requests, or improved project requests, ensuring alignment with FEMA policies and optimizing project outcomes.
  • Apply an in-depth understanding of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide to guide applicants through the entire grant process, including the use of Grants Portal.
  • Participate or lead in scheduling and conducting site inspections to assess and document disaster-related damages.
  • Manage financial closeout duties related to the FEMA PA Program, ensuring accurate and timely closure of projects.
  • Complete all required training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of FEMA PA Program policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Must work onsite at the client’s designated location, if needed, providing hands-on support and expert guidance throughout the recovery process.
Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong understanding of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program & Policy Guide (PAPPG), hazard mitigation strategies, other relevant programs and grant regulations.
  • Proficiency in engineering assessments, cost estimating, and technical report writing.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure environments and provide rapid, data-driven decision-making.
  • High proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite applications, with the ability to quickly learn and utilize new software, programs, and video conferencing tools.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly conveying complex information to diverse stakeholders.
  • Must be self-motivated, responsible, confident, and committed to maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in all tasks including interactions with clients and staff.
  • Experience in project management or personnel/team management is preferred.

Education and Experience:
 
  • Bachelor’s Degree is required with an Engineering degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in emergency management and disaster recovery, with a focus on FEMA programs.
  • FEMA PA and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program expertise required.
  • Proven experience working with Federal, State, and Local Governments on disaster recovery.

Pay Range: $65/hr. to $85/hr.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. 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, gender identity, 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, which includes Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.


 
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