Public Assistance Technical Specialist

Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Tidal 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 guidelines.

Requirements

High proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite applications, and ability to quickly learn new computer software, programs, or tools, and utilize various video conferencing tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be self-motivated, responsible, and confident with a commitment to integrity
Must possess high attention to detail, be 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
A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in the FEMA Public Assistance grant program.

Nice To Haves

Project management or personnel/team management experience preferred

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 preparation of change of scope requests, alternate project requests or improved project requests
In depth understanding of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide
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.
Complete all required training
Must work onsite at the client’s designated location