Tetra Tech

Director, Housing Assistance Programs

Tetra Tech • $90K — $120K *
Tallahassee, FL 32303In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10 years in emergency management, disaster recovery, or related field
  • 5 years administering FEMA Individual Assistance programs
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
  • Master's degree in public administration or emergency management preferred
  • Willingness to travel for project needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise on FEMA Individual Assistance programs
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for IA programs
  • Oversee staff and coordinate activities with other practices
  • Ensure timely assistance delivery by project managers
  • Build relationships with government and non-profit stakeholders
  • Recruit and train key IA personnel
  • Promote new technologies to enhance IA delivery

Benefits

  • Comprehensive market-competitive benefits
  • Merit-based financial rewards
  • Flexibility and commitment to work/life balance
  • Collaborative team atmosphere
  • Opportunities for professional growth and learning
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Director of Housing Assistance Programs to our Case Management team based in Remote capacity.
Position Summary:

The TDR Business Unit of Tetra Tech is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as a Director within the Case Management Practice overseeing FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) programs including but not limited to, FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP), disaster case management, temporary housing assistance, temporary housing units, traditional and non-traditional non-congregate sheltering, and rental assistance. IA programs are responsible for providing financial and direct assistance to individuals and households affected by natural disasters. This position will be responsible for the overall management of the IA portion of the Case Management practice, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures for each IA program, the oversight of staff, and the coordination of activities with the other TDR practices and entities.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
  • Provide subject matter expertise on FEMA IA programs
  • Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures for each IA program
  • Oversee the oversight of staff and the coordination of activities with other TDR practices and entities
  • Ensure that project managers for each IA program deliver timely and accurate financial and direct assistance to individuals and households affected by disasters
  • Represent the practice with our respective clients and stakeholders on matters related to IA
  • Develop and maintain relationships with state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders
  • Recruit and oversee the training of key IA staff to include project managers
  • Provide leadership and direction to the IA staff
  • Promote the use of new technologies to improve the delivery of IA
  • Oversee the financial performance of all IA programs
  • Support IA project managers by providing necessary resources
  • Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
  • Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
  • Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
  • Additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
  • 10 years of experience in emergency management, disaster recovery, or a related field
  • 5 years of experience administering FEMA IA programs
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Master's degree in public administration, emergency management, or a related field is preferred
  • Ability to travel for project needs, sometimes for extended periods of time.

Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, driving in a vehicle, or working on a computer.
  • Ability to walk on uneven terrain in adverse weather, occasionally.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
  • Variable weather conditions
Additional Information:
  • This position is 100% remote with travel for up to 4 to 6 weeks at a time before returning home for the purposes of project stand up meetings, client guidance and project oversight including other business initiatives.

Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
  • Merit-based financial rewards.
  • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
TTEK
* Ladders Estimates

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