Eligibility Analyst Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Guaynabo, Guaynabo (Job ID 41327)

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. Disaster Recovery (TDR) is currently seeking an Eligibility Analyst for disaster recovery and mitigation programs in Puerto Rico. The successful candidate will have related experience as a program manager for programs related to CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, HMGP, FEMA PA and ER1. They will be responsible for functions assigned to them by the Eligibility Manager.

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:

• Access COR3 and FEMA's system of record to identify and download all documentation related to the PW evaluation.
• Identify and record all PW related documentation into the PRDOH system of record, as established in the corresponding procedure.
• Maintain the established file management structure in order and incompliance with all applicable procedures.
• Identify, evaluate and validate the Record of Environmental Consideration among each PW documentation.
• Complete the required calculations to determine the eligible costs needed to justify the match payment, and confirm the required documentation is available within the PRDOH's system of record.
• Review and validate the documentation required represents eligible costs to justify the match payment.
• Review and validate the procurement documentation for each PW to confirm compliance with CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT and PRDOH requirements.
• Provide any required support to the Grant Manager's Labor and Civil Rights Compliance team during the labor compliance review process.
• Review and validate that the Duplication of Benefits requirements are met by the project being reviewed and analyzed.
• Completes all the eligibility review steps described in accordance with standard operating procedures for a match payment on any given project signed for review.
• Prepare and submit to the Eligibility manager all required information and documentation to complete the match payment review and further steps.
• Complete the necessary review including the National Objective determination, for all applicable projects under the Non-Federal Match Program.
• Complete the preliminary and full evaluations for HMGP projects in means of validating compliance with CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT requirements.
• Complete the review and validation necessary to complete the HMGP projects' match application.
• Provide any necessary assistance for the review and recommendation process, or any other procedure as required by the Eligibility Manager or Key Staff.
• 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 experience in auditing federally funded grant program's processes, including but not limited to document and process auditing, policy review and implementation, compliance review, and invoice review and validation.
• Experience working with FEMA PA projects preferred.
• Must have fluent verbal and written communication skills both in English and Spanish language.
• Must be working locally within Puerto Rico

The preferred candidate will also have:

·       High attention to detail. 

·       Experience working on CDBG-DR or CDBG-MIT funded projects.

·       PC, Microsoft Office Suite knowledge (specifically strong Excel skills). 

·       Ability to learn project-specific computer systems as needed (specifically SharePoint and proprietary computer systems). 

·       A professional demeanor. 

·       Strong analytical skills. 

·       Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. 

·       The ability to effectively interact with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds.  

·       The ability to work independently, as well as lead teams of consultants. 

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.

• Organization: 105 TDR