Remote Disaster Recovery & Public Assistance Specialist

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking experienced Disaster Recovery / Grant Management / Public Assistance Consultants to support FEMA Public Assistance and related disaster recovery programs.

This on-call role involves providing technical grants management, project formulation, and compliance guidance to maximize recovery funding while adhering to laws and program requirements. Assignments are remote, onsite, or hybrid based on project needs and may require travel nationwide.

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 FEMA RFIs.
• Experience with reimbursement requests and closeout activities.
• Experience using FEMA Grants Manager or FEMA Grants Portal.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Advise applicants through the FEMA Public Assistance lifecycle.
• Assist with PDAs, Recovery Scoping Meetings, and project formulation.
• Develop FEMA Project Worksheets (PWs) and Grants Portal submissions.
• Support cost estimating, documentation review, and audit readiness.
• Track project status, milestones, and deliverables; maintain records in grant systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Travel capability

Driver's license

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking experienced Disaster Recovery / Grant Management / Public Assistance Consultants to support FEMA Public Assistance and related disaster recovery programs.

This on-call role involves providing technical grants management, project formulation, and compliance guidance to maximize recovery funding while adhering to laws and program requirements. Assignments are remote, onsite, or hybrid based on project needs and may require travel nationwide.