CDBG-DR Program Manager (Houston)

You will have experience working with contractors implementing CDBG-DR projects, experience with the compliance requirements, monitoring and reports for US HUD's CDBG-DR program, experience with US HUD's DRGR system, experience managing staff and providing strategic direction, experience managing process for CDBG-DR invoice reimbursements, and understanding of the Environmental Reviews of Record and Historic Preservation review process. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of HMGP, Flood Mitigation Assistance, FEMA 404 and 406 funding. 

You will also have experience with public speaking, working with local and county government officials on disaster recovery, delivering presentations, and facilitating focus groups.  Must have good written and verbal communication skills, and good mathematical skills.

You must be able to work both in a team environment and work independently, have strong organization skills, be comfortable interacting with clients, have a flexible style, and be able to immediately adapt to changing priorities. Strong computer skills, knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook is needed and the ability to learn new products.  Knowledge of database modeling and design, and development of protocols, processes, and procedures for developing databases and reports.

The candidate for this position will have at least an undergraduate degree and preferably a graduate degree.   Four years additional industry experience may be substituted in lieu of degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The work environment will consist of travel (air, train and car) and work in a disaster environment. Must be able to survey damaged areas by foot which may require traversing uneven or inclined surfaces and work outside in all of the elements  Must be able to lift less than 50 lbs.  Must be willing to work on-site at a client’s place of business.  Must be available for short-term travel to support on-site client needs and extended deployment (e.g., 90+ days) to address client response and long-term recovery needs following emergencies and major disasters.

This position supports Tetra Tech clients in the response and recovery phase of a disaster. Though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites, all positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

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