Public Assistance Consultant; On Call

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is seeking a FEMA Public Assistance Consultant (On-Call) to join our Public Assistance team based on a Remote capacity.

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Tetra Tech’s Disaster Recovery Division is currently seeking FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Consultant(s) (On‑Call). This position is for an on‑call/as‑needed basis and may require travel periodically based on company needs.

• Ensure that the PA Program is effective in meeting the needs of the Applicant.
• Advocate for the applicant and assist in compliance with all FEMA laws, regulations, and policies.
• Maintain knowledge of grant programs to interact with applicants, federal agency representatives, peers, and program managers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with applicants, federal agency representatives, peers and program managers.
• Assist in drafting FEMA PA Project Worksheets for category A‑G disaster‑related activities including Special Considerations, and FEMA Cost Estimates (CEFs).
• Assess client situations; identify and interpret federal regulations and use knowledge and experience to determine method of project implementation.
• Keep Applicants informed and educated and work with Applicants to resolve problems.
• Analyze and resolve any unique project‑related events.
• Design and ensure accurate project work records are maintained and accessible to meet applicant needs and audit requirements.
• Respond quickly to managers, supporting the implementation of projects and organizational efforts to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery of high‑quality products.
• Identify and collect required supporting documentation.
• Organize collected documentation and upload to required digital storage locations.
• Perform additional tasks such as data analysis, data entry, data reconciliation, and other daily duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.

• 2+ years of FEMA Public Assistance Grant experience minimum required. Applicants evaluated by position based on level of experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilize Excel functions to increase efficiency.
• Self‑motivated, organized, detail oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and objective.
• Flexible, able to immediately adapt to changing priorities.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated completion of FEMA Public Assistance Independent Study Series for Public Assistance Courses (IS 1000 series) required.
• Prior FEMA public assistance experience as a Program Delivery Manager (PDMG) including Grants Manager and Grants Portal experience, and direct contact with applicants and recipients preferred.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, driving in a vehicle, or working on a computer.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain in adverse weather, occasionally.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Variable weather conditions.

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