Michael Baker International

Engineering and consulting for infrastructure projects

CDBG-DR Housing Specialist

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited States$79.7k - $100.5k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in housing, public administration, planning, business, construction, social sciences, emergency management, or a related field is preferred; directly relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
At least three years of housing, community development, disaster recovery, grants management, construction administration, case management, eligibility, or related program experience.
Demonstrated ability to review complex files, reconcile information, document conclusions, manage deadlines, and communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to apply written policy consistently, protect personally identifiable information, and identify matters requiring supervisory or technical review.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn client and company systems.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of homeowner rehabilitation, reconstruction, replacement, reimbursement, elevation, mitigation, and related housing recovery activities.
Review applicant and property records for completeness and consistency, including ownership, occupancy, primary residence, income, household composition, national objective, disaster impact, duplication of benefits, and other program requirements.
Coordinate intake, eligibility, award calculation, environmental review, inspections, scope development, construction, payment, compliance, and closeout milestones.
Prepare case summaries, determination support, correspondence, notices, checklists, exception requests, and management briefing materials.
Maintain complete, accurate, timely, and audit-ready records in approved case management, document management, grants management, and reporting systems.
Monitor assigned cases or portfolios for aging, missing documentation, dependencies, risks, service-level commitments, and required follow-up.
Explain program requirements and next steps clearly to applicants, contractors, client representatives, and internal teams without making unauthorized commitments.
Identify and escalate policy ambiguity, inconsistent documentation, potential duplication of benefits, fraud indicators, environmental concerns, applicant complaints, construction issues, and unsupported determinations.
Coordinate with case management, policy, environmental, legal, inspections, construction, finance, data, technology, and quality-control personnel.
Support quality reviews, monitoring, audits, appeals, complaints, records requests, corrective actions, and grant closeout.
Follow maker-checker controls, approval thresholds, privacy, information security, records retention, conflict-of-interest, and timekeeping requirements.
Assist with program startup, testing, training, workflow documentation, surge operations, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned to meet project, client, and organizational needs.

Desired Qualifications

Direct CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, CDBG, HOME, FEMA, HUD-funded homeowner housing, or comparable disaster recovery experience.
Experience supporting rehabilitation, reconstruction, reimbursement, elevation, mitigation, or replacement housing programs from application through closeout.
Experience with eligibility, income verification, duplication of benefits, award calculation, environmental review, inspections, construction draws, or applicant appeals.
Experience using case management, document management, grants management, inspection, GIS, or reporting platforms.
Consulting experience supporting government.

What We're Looking For:

Tidal Basin, a Michael Baker company, is seeking a CDBG-DR Housing Specialist who supports the design, implementation, and day-to-day delivery of owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, replacement, reimbursement, elevation, mitigation, and related disaster recovery programs. The position works in a consulting and client-service environment supporting federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local government programs.

The successful candidate will integrate applicant, property, eligibility, award, environmental, inspection, construction, payment, and closeout information; maintain defensible records; provide responsive applicant and client service; and escalate complex or high-risk matters in accordance with approved program requirements.

What You'll Do:

Support implementation of homeowner rehabilitation, reconstruction, replacement, reimbursement, elevation, mitigation, and related housing recovery activities.
Review applicant and property records for completeness and consistency, including ownership, occupancy, primary residence, income, household composition, national objective, disaster impact, duplication of benefits, and other program requirements.
Coordinate intake, eligibility, award calculation, environmental review, inspections, scope development, construction, payment, compliance, and closeout milestones.
Prepare case summaries, determination support, correspondence, notices, checklists, exception requests, and management briefing materials.
Maintain complete, accurate, timely, and audit-ready records in approved case management, document management, grants management, and reporting systems.
Monitor assigned cases or portfolios for aging, missing documentation, dependencies, risks, service-level commitments, and required follow-up.
Explain program requirements and next steps clearly to applicants, contractors, client representatives, and internal teams without making unauthorized commitments.
Identify and escalate policy ambiguity, inconsistent documentation, potential duplication of benefits, fraud indicators, environmental concerns, applicant complaints, construction issues, and unsupported determinations.
Coordinate with case management, policy, environmental, legal, inspections, construction, finance, data, technology, and quality-control personnel.
Support quality reviews, monitoring, audits, appeals, complaints, records requests, corrective actions, and grant closeout.
Follow maker-checker controls, approval thresholds, privacy, information security, records retention, conflict-of-interest, and timekeeping requirements.
Assist with program startup, testing, training, workflow documentation, surge operations, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned to meet project, client, and organizational needs.

What You Need to Succeed:

Bachelor's degree in housing, public administration, planning, business, construction, social sciences, emergency management, or a related field preferred; directly relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
At least three years of housing, community development, disaster recovery, grants management, construction administration, case management, eligibility, or related program experience.
Demonstrated ability to review complex files, reconcile information, document conclusions, manage deadlines, and communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to apply written policy consistently, protect personally identifiable information, and identify matters requiring supervisory or technical review.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn client and company systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, CDBG, HOME, FEMA, HUD-funded homeowner housing, or comparable disaster recovery experience.
Experience supporting rehabilitation, reconstruction, reimbursement, elevation, mitigation, or replacement housing programs from application through closeout.
Experience with eligibility, income verification, duplication of benefits, award calculation, environmental review, inspections, construction draws, or applicant appeals.
Experience using case management, document management, grants management, inspection, GIS, or reporting platforms.
Consulting experience supporting government

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $ 79,661 - $ 100,484 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

About the Company

Michael Baker International

Engineering and consulting for infrastructure projects

Michael Baker International delivers engineering and consulting services for infrastructure projects across five verticals: Infrastructure, Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services, Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS), and Sustainable and Resilient Solutions (SRS). Its work covers bridge, highway, water, rail and transit, and aviation design, as well as planning, architecture, environment, construction and program management. The company uses modern technologies such as intelligent transportation, engineered models, and public safety SaaS to support projects. With over 4,900 employees in more than 90 offices, it differentiates itself through long-standing experience (80+ years), breadth of services, and a collaborative, innovative culture aimed at delivering high-quality solutions. Its goal is to make a difference for clients and communities by evolving into a full-service engineering and consulting firm through collaboration and technological advancement.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1940

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