Emergency Management Response Cadre

Overview

Exciting Career Opportunities in Emergency Management Await!!! When you're the best at what you do, you want to work for a company that's the best at what they do! Welcome to AC Disaster Consulting!

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation. These positions will be guided by ACDC's Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Positions are contingent upon work availability, client requirements, and/or client approval. Ability to deploy anywhere in the US with 24-48 hours notice required. Your application is to become part of our cadre list and does not constitute a guaranteed job offer.

Position Details

  • Job Title: Multiple - See list below
  • Full Time or Part Time: PT/FT
  • Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary/Seasonal
  • Compensation: In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the pay range for these roles is typically $16 to $55/hour (pending); however, we consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
  • Travel/Location: Onsite and remote, with ability to deploy/travel a requirement

We are looking to build our cadre with dedicated and talented professionals in the following areas:

  • Administrative/Human Resources Support Specialists
  • Air Operations Staff (flight crew/line experience)
  • Site Inspectors
  • Compliance Specialist
  • Data Analyst
  • Cost Estimators
  • Electrician
  • Finance Section Chief
  • Financial Analysts
  • Floodplain Managers - Certified
  • General Emergency Management Planners
  • Public Assistance Specialists - FEMA
  • Incident Management Team (command/general staff)
  • Invoice Reviewer
  • Logistics Specialist
  • Logistics Section Chief
  • Operations Coordinator
  • Operations Section Chief
  • Planning Section Chief
  • Project Manager
  • Shelter Staff

Expected Hours of Work

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements

  • Up to 100% travel is expected for this position.
  • Deployment to client sites for extended periods of time is required.

Physical Demands

  • Mobility required on-site with clients.
  • Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
  • Ability to work at a computer for prolonged periods of time if needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Work Environment

  • Emergency management consultants may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions and across challenging terrain.
  • Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
  • All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
  • If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes

Requirements

Minimum Requirements, Experience & Skills

  • Experience or background in the areas applicable to the roles in which you are interested
  • Eligibility to work in the United States
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • The ability to deploy to site locations upon short notice for an extended time period
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Experience with mobile technology
  • Emergency Response/Recovery Experience
  • Sound technical knowledge base of emergency management standard concepts, principles, and techniques
  • The ability to work independently, in a team environment and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines
  • Preferred Experience & Skills
  • Knowledge of the FEMA programs/policy
  • Working Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS-100-800)
  • Certifications, credentials, training or education applicable or required for the role(s)
  • Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
  • Active FEMA badge
  • Any other related talents, experiences and skills you bring to the world of emergency management!

If you are interested in supporting and working with the Best-of-the-Best in our disaster response and recovery efforts, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Benefits

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

Please redact or remove information that identifies applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at (or graduation from) an educational institution from the resume or other application documents prior to submitting the application.

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