Senior Public Assistance Consultant

Tetra Tech•Portland, OR

3d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tetra Tech’s Disaster Response Division currently has an opportunity for a Senior Public Assistance Consultant to lead FEMA Public Assistance projects as the on-the-ground manager who translates federal requirements into timely, high-quality grant outcomes. You will represent Tetra Tech with clients, FEMA, engineers, and applicants; organize and upload required documentation into the Grants Portal; advise on eligibility and project implementation; and resolve RFIs and closeout issues to ensure funds flow to recipients quickly and accurately. This is a field-forward, client-facing role that requires frequent travel and close coordination with internal subject-matter experts and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of FEMA Public Assistance grant experience.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilize Excel functions to increase efficiency.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex documentation.
Ability to travel frequently to disaster-affected locations for extended assignments, including deployment on short notice.

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor’s degree.
Prior FEMA Public Assistance experience as a Task Force Leader (TFL), Public Assistance Group Supervisor (PAGS) (or similar state/local experience).
Prior experience working with FEMA Grants Manager / Grants Portal.

Responsibilities

Serve as the client/applicant advocate, advising on FEMA laws, regulations, and eligibility.
Draft, review, and submit FEMA PA Project Worksheets (Categories A–G), Cost Estimates (CEFs), and Streamlined Project Applications.
Enter, update, and maintain project records and documentation in the FEMA Grants Portal.
Collect, organize, and upload required supporting documentation to project storage systems.
Assess applicant situations, interpret relevant federal regulations, and recommend appropriate project implementation approaches.
Draft and respond to FEMA Requests for Information (RFIs) and resolve issues to advance projects toward closeout.
Produce concise status reports and briefings for clients and project managers.
Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and internal subject-matter experts to complete technical deliverables.
Perform basic data tasks tied to project delivery (data entry, reconciliation, and short analyses) as needed.
Travel frequently to disaster-affected locations to support field operations and program implementation.
Additional duties as required.