Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist

Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist

Tetra Tech is adding a Hazard Mitigation Grant Specialist to our Emergency Management Risk & Resilience team based in a remote capacity. Ideally seeking candidates for selection who reside in the southeast region, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, The Carolinas, Louisiana and Texas.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role :

The HMA Grant Program Specialist will collaborate with clients and team members at the applicant and sub-applicant level to assist in project identification, develop project applications and sub-applications, manage funded and / or approved projects, conduct monitoring functions based on programmatic guidance and upon client request, and general implementation of FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance projects and programs for diverse clients across the United States. The ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of, and previous experience in, the implementation of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

The candidate will be expected to :

• Identify potential eligible Mitigation activities on behalf of clients.
• Develop Scopes of Work (SOW).
• Complete fully documented project applications and / or sub-applications.
• Review and resolve applicant and federal Requests for Information (RFI).
• Complete quarterly grant reports and process reimbursements associated with HMA projects.
• Provide weekly reports to the Program Manager.
• Ensure compliance with FEMA and State Agency HMA guidelines necessary for reimbursement.
• Provide Technical Assistance (TA) to both applicant and sub-applicant clients on HMA Procurement procedures based on 2CFR 200.
• Review Requests for Proposals (RFP's) to ensure language is consistent with HMA requirements and state contractual documents.
• Monitor completed work, reconcile final costs, and assist in Close Out Activities of HMA projects.
• Work with managers to provide information for inclusion in Tetra Techs Management Systems.
• Monitor grant compliance and completion.
• Develop protocols to assist applicants and sub-applicants with HMA compliance and close out upon request.
• Adhere to all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies of disaster recovery.
• 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.
• Additional duties as required.

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About Tetra Tech :

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.