Public Assistant Specialist Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Public Assistance Specialist position in Columbia and West Columbia, SC is a temp-to-hire role with a pay rate of $21+/hr, DOE. This role requires travel for in-person meetings and site visits. The specialist will handle post-disaster recovery grants, ensure compliance, and provide support to applicants. Key responsibilities include serving as a liaison between agencies, assisting with documentation, analyzing cost line items, and monitoring compliance. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's Degree, strong customer service skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management experience, and comfort with travel and site visits.
Job Description
Location :
Columbia and West Columbia, SCJob Type :
Temp-to-HirePay :
$21+/hr,
DOETravel Required :
Yes (in-person meetings, site visits
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Position Overview :
We are looking for a highly organized and skilled Public Assistance (PA) Specialist to join our team in a blended role, which will eventually include grants management responsibilities. As a PA Specialist, you will assist with post-disaster recovery grants, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing top-notch support to applicants. Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service skills, strong computer proficiency, and experience managing large volumes of documentation
- -Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison among local, state, and federal agencies for the PA program
- Assist applicants with project documentation, issue resolution, quarterly reports, and site visits
- Review and analyze documents (invoices, timesheets, contracts) to justify cost line items
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to disaster recovery
- Monitor subrecipient documentation to ensure compliance with federal regulations and deadlines
- Travel to in-person meetings with FEMA, local governments, and private-non-profits to assess damages
- Conduct site visits to evaluate disaster impacts on infrastructure (bridges, roads, buildings)
- Work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound judgment in decision-making
- -Required Qualifications
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Minimum Education :
Associate’s Degree
- Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other online platforms
- Project/case management experience with strong organizational skills
- Experience with grants and interpreting regulations
- Comfortable with travel and site visits (may include overtime).
