Grant Specialist

Summary

Join our team as a Grants Specialist to showcase technical expertise in Public Assistance and work closely with staff to ensure quality product delivery.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate full working knowledge of FEMA's Grants Portal and can demonstrate use of Grants Portal previously
• Excellent verbal and writing skills to be able to communicate with Tidal Basin project manager, project stakeholders (assigned Sub-recipients especially) and team members
• Must have proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams
• Work independently with minimal additional training beyond on-boarding as well as with local stakeholders
• Dependable, responsible for their work, detailed-oriented, and well organized
• Ability to work in a team when assigned
• 5 years of experience
• Have an engineering background, understanding and/or degree, or have a construction background
• Have experience working on 428 projects
• Proven experience and/or understanding in all aspects of FEMA Public Assistance especially knowledge on hazard mitigation and codes and standards
• Strong working knowledge of FEMA regulations, policies, and guidelines

Responsibilities

• Collect and assemble all necessary documentation to complete the project formulation to project obligation
• Assist client with 'Work Completed' & 'Work to be Completed' scope of work
• Able to communicate with stakeholders inclusive of subcontractors on potential 406 hazard mitigation opportunities
• Assist in communication outreach of any upcoming FEMA deadlines or policy updates
• Potential travel when assigned by project manager
• Report status of project formulations to project manager when requested

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to travel when necessary