Disaster Task Force Lead
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. We are hiring Disaster Task Force Leads to support our recovery programs in Buncombe County, North Carolina. In this role, you will lead a team to ensure data quality, streamline processes, and provide critical administrative and logistical support. Working onsite with the Program Manager, subject matter experts, and other team members, you’ll help residents navigate recovery with efficiency and compassion.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Team Leadership and Oversight
- Manage a small team of field staff, including scheduling, task delegation, and performance management.
- Conduct regular team check-ins and support field staff in meeting program objectives.
• Data Quality and Project Documentation
- Perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) on collected field data, maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Identify and correct documentation errors, coordinating with the team for continuous improvement.
• Public Interaction and Data Collection
- Engage directly with residents to collect and verify required information for disaster recovery programs.
- Ensure accuracy in public data collection and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Reporting and Metrics Management
- Generate daily reports tracking project metrics, task completion, and overall progress.
- Provide supervisors with regular updates on project status and any emerging issues.
Education and Experience
o Bachelor’s degree preferred.
o Minimum of 2 years of related work experience, with a background in data entry, finance, or data analysis considered an asset.
• Technical Skills
o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and adept with data management software.
o Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Core Competencies
o Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience handling public-facing tasks.
o Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
o Effective problem-solving abilities and investigative mindset.
o Comfortable working under pressure and committed to meeting deadlines.
This position with Tetra Tech is temporary and on an "as needed" basis and will end. It is understood that your employment is to be on an "at will" basis. Neither our stating your salary in annualized terms nor our comments nor representations in any other respects are intended to express or imply that you will be working either for any duration or under a contract of employment.
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.
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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