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Summary

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.

The Emergency Management Consultant is responsible for assisting the company in all matters of corporate operations, communications, workload and resource management, and all special projects. An emergency management consultant provides advice and analytical services to private businesses and government agencies on how to deal with emergency situations or any emergency management functions or disciplines. You also advise them on how to improve the plan or procedure for different types of emergencies. You may also help organizations or communities prepare grant applications or other financial requests to state and federal agencies to improve disaster preparedness. Each Consultant will have a specific work portfolio based on skills sets and needs. The position will be guided in all activities by ACDCs Corporate Values Platform.

Position Overview:

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time/Exempt

Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular

Reporting Division: Response

Compensation: $65-80k per year

Travel/Location: Remote with travel up to 50% travel/deployment

Benefits Summary:

• Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Time off to Volunteer.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Account and match
• Corporate Computer
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Wellness Allowance
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

• Assist with all corporate and program operations related to the Response & Logistics Division and general emergency management consulting services as needed.
• Assist all Divisions in direct client support and deliverables, as needed.
• Play an integral role in response and logistics field assignments.
• Assist or lead small portion on portions of projects and ensure all aspects are completed as outlined in the contract scope of work and timeline.
• Attend meetings and conference calls with clients.
• Assist in developing state and local response and pre- and post-disaster recovery plans, procedures, checklists, and guidance documents, as needed.
• Maintain currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents for applicable roles.
• During a disaster, you may be called into the field to support relief efforts or assist or organize responses to support advanced roles in emergency situations and/or activations.
• Gain experience, train for, and become knowledgeable in all areas of Emergency Management.
• Maintain/pursue ongoing knowledge, credentials, and development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information.
• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary.
• Strong familiarity with state and local governments is necessary.
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized.
• Detail-oriented.
• Self-Motivated.
• Strong desire to help people.
• Ability to be flexible and make quick decisions as disasters change and develop.

Experience and Education Required

• 3-5+ years' intermediate to advanced-level knowledge/experience in various emergency management functions with a focus on your current division.
• 2+ years Field Response and Logistics Experience.
• Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center.
• Familiarity and Experience with the Incident Command (ICS structure).
• Intermediate to advanced level customer service experience
• Intermediate to advanced level project management experience
• Bachelors degree in emergency management, public safety, or a related field.
• Equivalency: Professional experience beyond minimum requirements, in a related field may substitute the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
• Intermediate-Level knowledge and/or exposure in one or more Emergency Management Disciplines.
• Beginner to intermediate level knowledge of recovery and/or response programs including FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) public assistance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.

Experience and Education Preferred

• Applicable Certifications:
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• Intermediate experience in invoicing.
• Intermediate experience with QC contract review.
• Intermediate level knowledge or experience with accounting/finance.
• Business development experience.
• Proficient with Salesforce.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Consultant has no direct supervisory responsibility but may get exposure to leading portions of projects or task functions.

Expected Hours of Work

Schedule may vary and require work on evenings and weekends and dependability and punctuality are paramount. Employees are generally expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and could work up to 20 hours of overtime each week.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% 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.
• 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.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

• Eligibility to work in the United States is required.

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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 characteristics.

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