URA Specialist
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree: 3+ years of relevant experience may substitute
- Familiarity with requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act (URA) and federal acquisition procedures
- 2+ years of related work experience
- Excel and database proficiency
- Accounting or financial proficiency
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
- Work attentively with minimal supervision
- Extraordinary attention to detail
- Excellent understanding of and ability to interpret residential lease terms, rental history, housing inspections and other program-related documents
- Exceptional ability to articulate details in a manner understandable to variety of individuals in person and over the phone
- Skilled in multi-tasking, organizing and prioritizing work in a fast-paced environment· Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, guidelines issued by HUD and other related agencies related to disaster recovery, housing and building at a level sufficient to manage the area-wide implementation of disaster recovery policies, programs, and procedures.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Language Proficiency: Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Experience in URA program administration, facilitating client application to public benefit programs
- Experience in disaster recovery and/or housing support services or programs
Due to the nature of this Program and background of its likely participants, Tetra Tech will require that any successful applicant demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English and will give preference to those applicants who also demonstrate experience and proficiency in either Spanish or Vietnamese, or both. Applicants should make note of their language skills in their Cover Letter and on their application.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—20,000 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.
Please no phone calls or agencies.