Public Assistance Technical Specialist

　　United States

　　Temporary

　　Experienced

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　　THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

　　Position Summary: Tidal Basin has an opportunity for an experienced FEMA Public Assistance Technical Specialist. The selected c andidate 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 in disaster management, business administration, finance and accounting, public administration, and/or a related field.

　　Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in the FEMA Public Assistance grant program.

　　Upon hire, secondary employment must be disclosed and approved.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.