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The Role
Provides onsite technical and programmatic support for FEMA’s Public Assistance program. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing FEMA Project Worksheets, analyzing costs and financial data, validating projects, supporting scope and project requests, guiding applicants through the grant lifecycle, conducting site inspections, reviewing payments, and completing financial closeouts. The role requires collaboration with government stakeholders, compliance with FEMA guidelines, extensive fieldwork, disaster-area travel, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
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THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Deployed position within the state of Indiana
Reports to: Project Manager
Position SummaryTidal Basin has an opportunity for an experienced FEMA Public Assistance Technical Specialist. The selected candidate will deploy and work onsite at the client's location providing assistance on FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the FEMA PA grant program and will be capable of managing multiple tasks with demanding deadlines. Candidates must demonstrate a successful track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders ensuring compliance with the PA program guidelinesJob Duties and Responsibilities
Required Education and Experience:
Field Work/Physical Demands:
Field Work associated with the PA Technical Specialist position requires the following:
This position description incorporates the job's core responsibilities. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Upon hire, secondary employment and other employment restrictions must be disclosed and approved.
Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC, and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Deployed position within the state of Indiana
Reports to: Project Manager
Position SummaryTidal Basin has an opportunity for an experienced FEMA Public Assistance Technical Specialist. The selected candidate will deploy and work onsite at the client's location providing assistance on FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the FEMA PA grant program and will be capable of managing multiple tasks with demanding deadlines. Candidates must demonstrate a successful track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders ensuring compliance with the PA program guidelinesJob Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the Exploratory Call and then attend and participate in the Recovery Scoping Meeting.
- Schedule, attend, and participate in all Recovery Transition Meetings with applicants.
- Provide programmatic and technical assistance, perform program reviews, and project analysis as required.
- Development of federal grant applications (FEMA Project Worksheets) for all Categories of Work, providing review and quality assurance as to damage descriptions, scope of work, cost estimates, and general content.
- Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial data.
- Formulate large and small projects and perform validations.
- Assist with the preparation of change of scope requests, alternate project requests or improved project requests.
- Guide applicants through the entire grant process, with experience using Grants Portal and/or Grants Manager.
- Provide project reviews for partial and final payment requests.
- Participate in scheduling and conducting site inspections.
- Prior experience performing financial closeout duties related to the FEMA PA Program.
- Follow all safety guidelines in performance of work activities.
- Complete all required training.
- Must work onsite at the client’s designated location
- High proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite applications, and ability to quickly learn new computer software, programs, and utilize various video conferencing tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess an in-depth understanding of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide.
- Must be self-motivated, responsible, and confident with a commitment to integrity.
- Must be detail oriented, very organized, and able to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Must have a proficient understanding of concepts from applicant intake through project and subrecipient closeout.
- Experience working with Federal, State and Local Governments on the PA program
Required Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in the FEMA Public Assistance grant program.
- Project management or personnel/team management experience preferred.
- Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Enhanced background screening may be required by the client.
Field Work/Physical Demands:
Field Work associated with the PA Technical Specialist position requires the following:
- Must be able to perform work for extended periods/durations of time in outdoor weather conditions.
- Must be able to walk/stand extended periods and negotiate terrain impacted by natural disasters.
- May require bending and stretching.
- Must be able to travel on small aircraft, ATV’s and off-road vehicles or other modes of transportation.
- Modified lodging and accommodations may be required given limited availability of lodging.
This position description incorporates the job's core responsibilities. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Upon hire, secondary employment and other employment restrictions must be disclosed and approved.
Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC, and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in the FEMA Public Assistance grant program
- In-depth understanding of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide
- Proficient understanding of the applicant intake through project and subrecipient closeout process
- Experience working with federal, state, and local governments on the FEMA Public Assistance program
- High proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Bachelor’s degree
- Project management or personnel/team management experience
- Ability to work onsite at the client’s designated location
- Ability to work outdoors, walk or stand for extended periods, and negotiate disaster-impacted terrain
- Ability to travel on small aircraft, ATVs, off-road vehicles, or other transportation modes
- Enhanced background screening
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The Company
What We Do
Tidal Basin Group is an industry-leading program management consulting firm that provides integrated technology, resilience, and emergency management solutions that build resilient organizations, communities, and infrastructure. Our solutions are tailored to your needs, drawing on extensive experience managing complex, large-scale programs. As your trusted partner, we cover everything from strategic advisory consulting, thorough emergency and resilience planning, and turn-key logistics and response support to proficient grant and financial program management, innovative design and engineering, and efficient construction management, complemented by customer relations, communications, and technology solutions. We have a proven track record of success, supported by a deep understanding of nuanced, braided funding opportunities, making us the ideal program implementation partner across the public and private sectors. With our skilled team, robust systems, cutting-edge tools, financial strength, diverse capabilities, and deep-rooted expertise, we are fully equipped to execute your programs with excellence. Count on us to be by your side, dedicated to advancing your objectives and solving your challenges. Together, we will build a resilient future where everyone can Be Stronger Than Before®.
