About The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Legislative Conference
The 2024 TAC Legislative Conference, held August 28-30 at the Fairmont Austin Hotel, is crucial for county officials and staff. This conference is key for preparation ahead of the 89th Legislature convening on January 14, 2025. Attendees will examine key county issues and discuss local impacts with state legislators and experts.
Participants will gain insights into the legislative process, understand lawmakers’ views on key county issues, and learn their community impacts. The event fosters networking opportunities, enabling valuable connections with peers and state officials.
Who Should Attend
This conference is essential for county officials and staff involved in local governance and legislative processes. Ideal attendees include:
- County Judges and Commissioners: As key decision-makers, their participation is crucial for understanding legislative changes and networking with state legislators to advocate for constituents’ needs.
- County Clerks and Treasurers: Officials will benefit from discussions on policy changes and updates impacting county records and finances.
- County Attorneys: Attending will provide insights into new laws and legal precedents influencing county legal matters, ensuring they stay informed and prepared.
- Tax Assessors and Collectors: They will gain valuable information on legislative issues affecting property taxation and revenue collection, critical to county financial health.
- Emergency Management Coordinators: Their presence is vital for learning state policies and best practices in emergency response, enhancing county preparedness and resilience.
- Health and Human Services Directors: These professionals will explore legislative developments in public health, social services, and community welfare programs, enhancing their service to communities.
- IT and Infrastructure Managers: Understanding legislative impacts on technology and infrastructure aids in effective county project planning and implementation.
Attending the conference enhances participants knowledge, fosters dialogue with peers and legislators, and prepares them for the legislative session. This engagement ensures that they stay ahead of legislative changes and advocate effectively for their counties’ interests.
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Program Delivery Manager (Federal – FEMA PDMG)
Tidal Basin is a part of a larger team of Technical Assistance Contractors (TAC) who deploy alongside the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide technical assistance for the delivery of the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program, which assists State, Local, Tribal, and some Private Non-Profits recover and rebuild following a natural or man-made disasters.
Consequently, this position is expected to be forward deployed to the site of federally declared disasters but may also require work from your Residence of Record (RoR), hotel room, FEMA’s Regional Offices, FEMA Headquarters, or other facilities, dependent on the needs and requirements of FEMA, the Prime, and Tidal Basin.
Moreover, if you have any of the following experience, you could qualify as a Program Delivery Manager (PDMG) on the FEMA PA TAC contract: Project Manager, Construction Manager, and/or Engineer (Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Coastal, Mechanical Engineer, or Professional Engineer).
This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS/FEMA Clearance and badge.
Apply now for the opportunity to join our team of professionals today.
Intake Specialist CDBG DR
Tidal Basin seeks a candidate for the role of Intake Specialist for the ReOregon program in Lane County, Oregon. The Intake Specialists will work closely with community partners and wildfire survivors to assist them with submitting an application to the ReOregon program.
Furthermore, the Intake Specialist serves as the primary point of contact between the applicant and the program and is expected to provide exceptional customer services while assisting the client in coordinating necessary services and resources to address their sheltering or repair needs. Intake Specialists will be responsible for meeting goals and objectives as assigned, complying with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements, and adhering to all contractual or prescribed stakeholder expectations or requirements.
Additionally, the Intake Specialist will support ReOregon applicants to submit a complete application so eligibility can be verified, including but not limited to, household composition of prospective applicants, income, home ownership, and assistance from other federal programs, and insurance, in order to identify any possible duplication of benefits.
Apply now for the opportunity to join our team of professionals today.
For those interested in opportunities at Tidal Basin Group, reach out to [email protected] for posted and unlisted positions. Our recruitment team is dedicated to matching talent with the right roles efficiently and professionally.
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