Public Assistance Technical Specialist

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 MeetingSchedule, attend, and participate in all Recovery Transition Meetings with applicantsProvide programmatic and technical assistance, perform program reviews, and project analysis as requiredDevelopment 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 contentCollect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial dataFormulate large and small projects and perform validationsAssist with preparation of change of scope requests, alternate project requests or improved project requestsIn depth understanding of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy GuideGuide applicants through the entire grant process, with experience using Grants Portal and/or Grants ManagerProvide project reviews for partial and final payment requestsParticipate in scheduling and conducting site inspectionsPrior experience performing financial closeout duties related to the FEMA PA ProgramComplete all required trainingMust work onsite at the client’s designated locationSkills 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 skillsMust be self-motivated, responsible, and confident with a commitment to integrityMust possess high attention to detail, be very organized and able to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlinesMust have a proficient understanding of concepts from applicant intake through project and subrecipient closeoutExperience working with Federal, State and Local Governments on the PA programProject management or personnel/team management experience preferredEducation and Experience:A bachelor’s degree in disaster management, business administration, finance and accounting, public administration, and/or a related field preferredMinimum of 3 years of professional experience working in the FEMA Public Assistance grant programPhysical Demands/Work Environment:Mobility required to travel to disaster sites and affected communities working on-site Sitting or standing for hours at a timeCapability to work in adverse weather conditions and challenging environmentsAbility to work up to twelve-hour shifts and maintaining flexibility for longer shifts as neededAbility to work at a computer for extended periods of time if neededAbility to lift 25 lbs. throughout the day and as neededJob Description DisclaimerThis 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.Powered by JazzHRUjdVxT9DlQ