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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. Disaster Recovery (TDR) is currently seeking a Deputy Program Manager for disaster recovery and mitigation programs in Puerto Rico. The successful candidate will have related management experience with CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, FEMA PA and IA programs. They will be responsible for functions assigned to them by the Client, Program Manager, and TDR senior management team.
This is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals who are low income and/or living in Public Housing. Individual - CDBG (pr.gov).
Location: Puerto Rico (Guaynabo Office)
Responsibilities:
- Support the Program Manager in daily operation and all the roles and responsibilities listed for Program Management.
- Direct and coordinate all daily activities related to training, communications, scheduling, deliverables, staffing designation and evaluation, risk assessment and management.
- Contact and manage relations with elected officials for subrecipients or potential subrecipients of CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs.
- Ensure review and compliance with all CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT regulatory and statutory requirements in coordination with Regulatory Compliance Officer in the development and implementation of projects.
- Act as main point of contact with PRDOH or its representative.
- Oversee logistics management, ensuring that procedures are in place to align with the program's goals and objectives.
- Oversee standards of performance, safety policies, and procedures, CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT compliance and adjust internal policies as necessary.
- Lead Human Resources and management activities on the operational side of the programs and may determine the staff needed to accomplish the operational tasks.
- Perform any other duties and special projects as required.
- May require travel around the island.
The candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Must have a bachelor's degree or higher education from an accredited institution.
- Must have professional experience in managing FEMA Disaster Recovery Funds.
- Must have professional licenses and/or certifications related to the required degree, valid in Puerto Rico.
- Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a Program Manager, including at least two (2) years of experience with federally funded program or project management.
- Must have fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Must be working locally working within Puerto Rico.
The preferred candidate will also have:
- 5 years of program management experience managing large federally funded disaster recovery programs.
- Experience developing standard operating procedures.
- Extensive experience with FEMA Match Programs.
- Prior experience with CDBG-DR/MIT and federally funded projects.
- 3 years of experience managing teams of professionals.
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work attentively with minimal supervision.
- Workdays in excess of 8 hours and/or weekend attendance may be required.
- Have extraordinary attention to detail and work well with a team.
- Ability to learn new software programs as necessary.
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.
Additional Information- Organization: 105 TDR
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