Senior Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist

Tetra Tech; Tulsa (OK); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist to join their Emergency Management Risk & Resilience team. In this remote role, you will assist clients with project identification, grant management, and compliance with FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs. Ideal candidates should possess experience with FEMA programs and a collaborative mindset. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth while making a difference in communities worldwide.

Benefits

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits

Merit-based financial rewards

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in lieu of degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience implementing FEMA programs such as HMA and/or FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program preferred.
• Strong computer skills, work ethic, integrity, and a background in teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential eligible Mitigation activities on behalf of clients.
• Develop Scopes of Work and complete project applications.
• Ensure compliance with FEMA and State Agency HMA guidelines.

Skills

Grant Management

Financial Management

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Teamwork

Technical Assistance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Senior Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist

Tetra Tech is adding Senior Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist to our Emergency Management Risk & Resilience team in a Remote capacity.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges.Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

The Senior Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist will collaborate with clients and team members at the applicant and sub-applicant level to assist in project identification, develop project applications and sub-applications, manage funded and/or approved projects, conduct monitoring functions based on programmatic guidance and upon client request, and general implementation of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance projects and programs for diverse clients across the United States. The ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of, and previous experience in, the implementation of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

· Identify potential eligible Mitigation activities on behalf of clients.

· Develop Scopes of Work (SOW).

· Complete fully documented project applications and/or sub-applications.

· Review and resolve applicant and federal Requests for Information (RFI).

· Complete quarterly grant reports and process reimbursements associated with HMA projects.

· Provide weekly reports to the Program Manager.

· Ensure compliance with FEMA and State Agency HMA guidelines necessary for reimbursement.

· Provide Technical Assistance (TA) to both applicant and sub-applicant clients on HMA Procurement procedures based on 2CFR 200.

· Review Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) to ensure language is consistent with HMA requirements and state contractual documents.

· Collaborate with Marketing Staff and colleagues on Proposals relevant to HMA.

· Monitor completed work, reconcile final costs, and assist in Close Out Activities of HMA projects.

· Work with managers to provide information for inclusion in Tetra Techs Management Systems.

· Monitor grant compliance and completion.

· Develop protocols to assist applicants and sub-applicants with HMA compliance and close out upon request.

· Adhere to all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies of disaster recovery.

· Interact and communicate via knowledge sharing with clients in meetings re: programmatic details and project status updates.

· Research, present findings and develop applications when needed on potential sources of funding beyond HMA based on client request and need.

· Provide supervision to project Teams as needed .

· Travel required as needed.

· Support local government and public outreach; facilitate meetings.

· Interpret risk assessment results and communicate in written plans.

· Review local plans, ordinances, policies, and update the hazard mitigation plans accordingly.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree desired / 4 years’ experience in lieu of degree; Master’s degree preferred.

· Experience implementing FEMA programs such as HMA and/or FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program preferred.

· Experience in financial administration of internal controls, compliance, budgets, financial reporting, and analysis.

· Grant management, financial management, and/or management consulting background preferred.

· Possess a general understanding of public administration.

· Strong computer skills, work ethic, integrity, and teamwork background.

· Possess a track record building and maintaining relationships with clients, senior managers, and executives.

· Understanding of Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

· Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

· Merit-based financial rewards.

· Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

· Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

· Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Additional Information

• Organization: 105 TDR

About the company

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American Pasadena, California-based consulting and engineering services firm.

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