Onsite FEMA Public Assistance Technical Specialist – Hawaii

Tidal Basin Group; Hawaii; On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidal Basin Group seeks an experienced FEMA Public Assistance Technical Specialist to deploy onsite in Hawaii. You will provide technical assistance on the FEMA PA program, manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines, and ensure compliance with PA guidelines.

The role requires site inspections, project reviews, development of FEMA Project Worksheets, and coordination with stakeholders through recovery meetings. Strong communication and federal/state/local government experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep understanding of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and committed to integrity.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient understanding of processes from intake to closeout of projects and subrecipients.
• Experience working with Federal, State and Local Governments on the PA program.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Site Inspections and Preliminary Damage Assessments as needed.
• Participate in Recovery Scoping Meetings and Recovery Transition Meetings.
• Provide programmatic and technical assistance; perform program reviews and project analyses.
• Develop FEMA Project Worksheets (grants) and review damage descriptions, scope of work, and cost estimates.
• Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial data.
• Guide applicants through the grant process using Grants Portal/Grants Manager.
• Perform site inspections and support financial closeout duties.

Skills

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

FEMA PA knowledge

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Government experience PA

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Tidal Basin Group seeks an experienced FEMA Public Assistance Technical Specialist to deploy onsite in Hawaii. You will provide technical assistance on the FEMA PA program, manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines, and ensure compliance with PA guidelines.

The role requires site inspections, project reviews, development of FEMA Project Worksheets, and coordination with stakeholders through recovery meetings. Strong communication and federal/state/local government experience are essential.