Senior Public Assistance Consultant
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Why Tetra Tech:
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 500 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
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.
Position Overview:
Tetra Tech’s Disaster Response Division currently has an opportunity for a Senior Public Assistance Consultant to lead FEMA Public Assistance projects as the on-the-ground manager who translates federal requirements into timely, high-quality grant outcomes. You will represent Tetra Tech with clients, FEMA, engineers, and applicants; organize and upload required documentation into the Grants Portal; advise on eligibility and project implementation; and resolve RFIs and closeout issues to ensure funds flow to recipients quickly and accurately. This is a field-forward, client-facing role that requires frequent travel and close coordination with internal subject-matter experts and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the client/applicant advocate, advising on FEMA laws, regulations, and eligibility.
- Draft, review, and submit FEMA PA Project Worksheets (Categories A–G), Cost Estimates (CEFs), and Streamlined Project Applications.
- Enter, update, and maintain project records and documentation in the FEMA Grants Portal.
- Collect, organize, and upload required supporting documentation to project storage systems.
- Assess applicant situations, interpret relevant federal regulations, and recommend appropriate project implementation approaches.
- Draft and respond to FEMA Requests for Information (RFIs) and resolve issues to advance projects toward closeout.
- Produce concise status reports and briefings for clients and project managers.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and internal subject-matter experts to complete technical deliverables.
- Perform basic data tasks tied to project delivery (data entry, reconciliation, and short analyses) as needed.
- Travel frequently to disaster-affected locations to support field operations and program implementation.
- Additional duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years of FEMA Public Assistance grant experience.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilize Excel functions to increase efficiency.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex documentation.
- Ability to travel frequently to disaster-affected locations for extended assignments, including deployment on short notice.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An associate or bachelor’s degree.
- Prior FEMA Public Assistance experience as a Task Force Leader (TFL), Public Assistance Group Supervisor (PAGS) (or similar state/local experience).
- Prior experience working with FEMA Grants Manager / Grants Portal.
Location:
- This is a hybrid role with remote flexibility. When not deployed or supporting on-site client activities, employees may work from home and are not required to report to a physical office.
- Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the U.S. West Coast, with preference for one of these locations (if selected):
- California
- Hawaii
- Nevada
- Arizona
- Washington
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is between $100,000 to $120,000 annually. However, the pay offered may vary depending on primary work location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal parity.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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