Remote Disaster Recovery & Public Assistance Consultant

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is a disaster recovery consulting firm providing grant management and public assistance expertise to communities nationwide.

This on-call role supports FEMA PA and related programs across the United States, with assignments that may be remote, onsite at client locations, or hybrid based on project requirements. You will deliver technical guidance, grants management support, and compliance oversight to maximize recovery funding while adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of FEMA Public Assistance experience supporting applicants and disaster recovery engagements.
• Knowledge of FEMA PA policy, eligibility, and PAPPG.
• Experience with project formulation, PW development, and grant documentation review.
• Experience responding to RFIs and managing reimbursement requests.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and obtain or maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to applicants throughout the FEMA PA lifecycle.
• Assist with Preliminary Damage Assessments and Recovery Scoping.
• Help develop FEMA Project Worksheets and grant submissions.
• Support cost estimating, documentation review, and closeout activities.
• Track project status and maintain records in grant management systems.
• Identify compliance risks and resolve documentation gaps.

Skills

FEMA Public Assistance

Grant management

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Client services

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

FEMA Grants Manager

FEMA Grants Portal

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is a disaster recovery consulting firm providing grant management and public assistance expertise to communities nationwide.

This on-call role supports FEMA PA and related programs across the United States, with assignments that may be remote, onsite at client locations, or hybrid based on project requirements. You will deliver technical guidance, grants management support, and compliance oversight to maximize recovery funding while adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and