Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Consultant

Tetra Tech; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work/life balance support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking experienced Disaster Recovery / Grant Management / Public Assistance Consultants to support FEMA PA and other disaster programs across the United States. The role is on-call and can be remote, onsite, or hybrid depending on project needs.

Responsibilities include technical grant support, project formulation assistance, and compliance guidance to maximize recovery funding while following laws and policies.

Qualifications

• FEMA Public Assistance policy knowledge and eligibility requirements.
• Experience supporting project formulation, worksheet development, and grant documentation review.
• Experience responding to RFIs and managing reimbursement requests.
• Proficiency with FEMA Grants Manager/Grants Portal and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to applicants during FEMA Public Assistance lifecycle.
• Support FEMA PA program delivery, PDAs, Recovery Scoping Meetings, and PPWs.
• Assist with cost estimating, documentation, and closeout activities.
• Interpret FEMA policies, identify compliance risks, and resolve gaps.
• Track project milestones and maintain records in grant systems.
• Travel to client locations and support surge deployments as needed.

Skills

FEMA PA experience

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management

Tools

FEMA Grants Manager

FEMA Grants Portal

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking experienced Disaster Recovery / Grant Management / Public Assistance Consultants to support FEMA PA and other disaster programs across the United States. The role is on-call and can be remote, onsite, or hybrid depending on project needs.

Responsibilities include technical grant support, project formulation assistance, and compliance guidance to maximize recovery funding while following laws and policies.