Tetra Tech currently has opportunities for a full time CARES Act Specialist and Eligibility Manager to work at a client site in Richland County, SC.
The selected candidate will have direct experience in FEMA Public Assistance grant and CDBG-DR single-family housing case management programs. This specifically includes working with County departments on CARES Act funding eligibility and also oversee intake and eligibility review management of the County's CDBG-DR single-family housing program. This position will provide technical guidance on CARES Act eligibility and technical guidance and management services during the implementation of case management services related to the CDBG-DR single-family housing program.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Oversee and direct outreach to prospective CDBG-DR applicants;
Manage members of case management team to ensure quality case files and client interactions;
Maintain applicant data for CDBG DR programs, daily review and quality control of incoming data;
Produce and present weekly reports for client review;
Coordinate with local agencies and non-profit groups for information use to verify case files;
Meet with prospective applicants to describe the CDBG-DR programs, review applicable required materials and provide technical assistance;
Review submitted applications for compliance with the program guidelines and policies;
Conduct eligibility calculations and duplication of benefit reviews;
Coordinate with staff to conduct required inspections of projects for compliance with CDBG-DR program requirements;
Maintain final applicant folders and applicant data;
Coordinate with the internal staff to assign the required Environmental Reviews of Record and Historic Preservation reviews for projects;
Other duties as assigned. INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Exercise normal supervisory responsibility with respect to subordinates, including those associated with performance appraisals, selection, and delegation of authority, work assignment and definition of areas of responsibility.
Responsible for the training and development of employees under his/her direction in order to increase their proficiency in satisfying current job requirements, and enhance their potential for advancement to more responsible positions.
Provide leadership and direction setting for project staff to work as a cohesive team.
Ensure a positive and non-hostile work environment exist at all project sites.
Maintain knowledge of federal grant programs in order to interact with clients (grantees and sub-grantees), federal agency representatives, peers, managers and project staff
Tetra Tech currently has opportunities for a full time CARES Act Specialist and Eligibility Manager to work at a client site in Richland County, SC.
The selected candidate will have direct experience in FEMA Public Assistance grant and CDBG-DR single-family housing case management programs. This specifically includes working with County departments on CARES Act funding eligibility and also oversee intake and eligibility review management of the County's CDBG-DR single-family housing program. This position will provide technical guidance on CARES Act eligibility and technical guidance and management services during the implementation of case management services related to the CDBG-DR single-family housing program.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Oversee and direct outreach to prospective CDBG-DR applicants;
Manage members of case management team to ensure quality case files and client interactions;
Maintain applicant data for CDBG DR programs, daily review and quality control of incoming data;
Produce and present weekly reports for client review;
Coordinate with local agencies and non-profit groups for information use to verify case files;
Meet with prospective applicants to describe the CDBG-DR programs, review applicable required materials and provide technical assistance;
Review submitted applications for compliance with the program guidelines and policies;
Conduct eligibility calculations and duplication of benefit reviews;
Coordinate with staff to conduct required inspections of projects for compliance with CDBG-DR program requirements;
Maintain final applicant folders and applicant data;
Coordinate with the internal staff to assign the required Environmental Reviews of Record and Historic Preservation reviews for projects;
Other duties as assigned. INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Exercise normal supervisory responsibility with respect to subordinates, including those associated with performance appraisals, selection, and delegation of authority, work assignment and definition of areas of responsibility.
Responsible for the training and development of employees under his/her direction in order to increase their proficiency in satisfying current job requirements, and enhance their potential for advancement to more responsible positions.
Provide leadership and direction setting for project staff to work as a cohesive team.
Ensure a positive and non-hostile work environment exist at all project sites.
Maintain knowledge of federal grant programs in order to interact with clients (grantees and sub-grantees), federal agency representatives, peers, managers and project staff
