Public Assistance Technical Specialist at Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC

Anchorage, Alaska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FEMA Public Assistance, Project Management, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Financial Analysis, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, Grants Portal, Grants Manager, Stakeholder Collaboration, Technical Assistance, Program Reviews, Project Analysis, Change of Scope Requests, Site Inspections

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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. Job Duties and Responsibilities include: 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 Skills and Competencies: 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 Project management or personnel/team management experience preferred Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in the FEMA Public Assistance grant program. 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Upon hire, secondary employment must be disclosed and approved. Tidal Basin HoldCo, LLC and its affiliated companies, which includes Tidal Basin Government Consulting, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Public Assistance Technical Specialist will provide programmatic and technical assistance for FEMA’s Public Assistance program, including managing grant applications and conducting project reviews. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with program guidelines.