Remote Disaster Recovery & Grants Consultant

Tetra Tech; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexibility

Collaborative team environment

Professional growth

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking Disaster Recovery / Grant Management / Public Assistance Consultants to support FEMA PA and other disaster programs. Work may be remote, onsite, or hybrid based on project needs and deployments.

We require at least 2 years of FEMA PA experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel across the United States. This on-call Cadre role offers diverse deployment opportunities and a chance to impact communities recovering from disasters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years FEMA Public Assistance experience.
• Knowledge of FEMA PA policy, eligibility, and PAPPG.
• Experience with project formulation and grant documentation review.
• Experience responding to RFIs.
• Experience with reimbursements and closeout activities.
• Experience using FEMA Grants Manager and/or FEMA Grants Portal.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel with limited notice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to applicants throughout the FEMA Public Assistance grant lifecycle.
• Advocate for applicants while ensuring compliance with FEMA policies and program requirements.
• Educate applicants regarding eligibility requirements, documentation standards, funding opportunities, and grant administration responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with applicants, federal and state partners, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Provide client service and facilitate resolution of project-related issues and concerns.
• Support applicants through all phases of FEMA Public Assistance program delivery.
• Assist with PDAs, Recovery Scoping Meetings, Damage Inventory development, project formulation, and closeout activities.
• Assist with development of FEMA Project Worksheets and Grants Manager submissions.
• Support Category A-G projects and Cost Estimating Format development.
• Review disaster-related damages, costs, and documentation for eligibility.

Skills

FEMA PA experience

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

FEMA Grants Manager

FEMA Grants Portal

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking Disaster Recovery / Grant Management / Public Assistance Consultants to support FEMA PA and other disaster programs. Work may be remote, onsite, or hybrid based on project needs and deployments.

We require at least 2 years of FEMA PA experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel across the United States. This on-call Cadre role offers diverse deployment opportunities and a chance to impact communities recovering from disasters.