Job description
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.
Tetra Tech Inc.’s Disaster Recovery division is currently seeking a Senior Planner with experience in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and CDBG Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) implementation to assist disaster survivors and their communities in recovering from disaster events.
The Senior Planner will work closely with a dynamic team of practice leaders, subject matter experts and project managers to implement federally funded programs across the U.S. The position is responsible for developing and implementing plans to help communities recover from natural disasters. This includes working with community leaders, stakeholders, and government agencies to assess damage, identify needs, and develop strategies for rebuilding. The Senior Planner may also be responsible for managing grant funds and monitoring progress.
You must be able to work both in a team environment and independently, have strong organization skills, be comfortable interacting with clients, be able to travel as needed to onsite locations, and be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement plans to help communities recover from natural disasters.
- Work with community leaders, stakeholders, and government agencies to assess damage, identify needs, and develop strategies for rebuilding.
- Manage grant funds, perform quality control reviews, and monitor project progress.
- Prepare reports and presentations on disaster recovery activities.
- Stay up-to-date on disaster recovery policies and procedures.
- Attend and participate in meetings and conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree required, Masters’ degree from an accredited institution preferred
- 5+ years of experience in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
- Strong understanding of disaster recovery policies and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel within the U.S. and U.S. territories, if requested
- PC, Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required with emphasis on strong Excel skills
- Ability to learn project-specific computer systems as needed (specifically SharePoint and proprietary computer systems)
Requested Experience
- Master's degree in planning, public administration, social work, or a related field.
- Experience working with federal and state agencies.
- Experience working with low-income communities.
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Ability to create and give presentations and contribute to marketing materials
- Working with and presenting to government officials and bodies of government
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits.
For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability - No calls or agencies
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