Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) provides comprehensive emergency management services to public and private clients. The Consultant, Planning & Risk Reduction role supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of emergency management plans and client projects to enhance safety and resilience. This position involves client-facing responsibilities including risk assessments, training programs, emergency drills, and collaboration with emergency management agencies.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and maintenance of emergency management plans, policies, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
- Support hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, and resilience plan development
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies
- Support effective client partnerships with local, state, and federal emergency management agencies, as well as community organizations, to facilitate coordinated response efforts
- Communicate and coordinate with internal departments to integrate emergency management plans into overall organizational strategies
- Develop and implement training programs for client staff and emergency response teams to ensure they are well-prepared to execute emergency plans effectively
- Coordinate and conduct emergency response drills and exercises to evaluate the client organization's readiness and identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify and secure necessary resources for emergency response, including personnel, equipment, and facilities
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of emergency resources and ensure they are in compliance with regulatory standards
- Periodically support client projects onsite and deploy to client sites to support staff augmentation roles during disasters
- Present on topics at industry conferences based on subject-matter expertise
- Assist with client-facing emergency management planning and preparedness projects
- Support the development of tools and resources to support efficient project execution
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Support operation functions within your primary focus area of emergency management, which may include leading portions of project tasks. Gain experience in other emergency management areas as opportunities arise for exposure. Provide direct client support and deliverables with supervision as appropriate. Develop a client relations skillset utilizing your knowledge of principals of the emergency management framework. Engage in opportunities with mentors and senior level consultants to diversify and build upon existing capabilities
- Provide support for specific portions of projects, helping to ensure all aspects are completed as outlined according to the timeline as assigned. Lead portions of smaller projects and assist on larger project tasks, while developing delegation skills and participating in client engagement opportunities. Develop deeper knowledge of project operations, while building organizational skills. Meet personnel allocation and utilization targets
- Attend and participate in all individual and group assigned and scheduled meetings and events. Respond and engage in other company communications as appropriate. Engage in client engagement opportunities at conferences and networking events. Attend information sessions and present or engage as requested. Develop knowledge of company client engagement practices
- Expand upon knowledge of company services and contracts. Support at events/conferences. Shadow in on business development meetings and opportunities. Increase knowledge and get hands on experience with different firm capabilities, teaming partners and competition. Begin to identify potential opportunities for ACDC to expand on current client contracts or enter into new contracts. Speak at conferences and industry events. Share with leadership any information or leads for additional business opportunities
- Attend and participate in all assigned job-related training opportunities. Assist with preparing client training events, information sessions, and materials
- Use knowledge and best practices to consult on decisions of portions of project tasks and individual work assigned. Seek guidance and support from leadership on task priorities according to business and client needs
- Develop currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents. Participate in opportunities for additional experience and become knowledgeable in one or more additional areas of Emergency Management, striving for expert level knowledge in at least one specialized area. Maintain/pursue knowledge, credentials, and career development opportunities
- Participate actively in strategic growth efforts by supporting proposal development, client presentations, and market analysis. Begin to identify potential growth opportunities within existing projects and contribute ideas for service enhancements
- Take initiative in small team activities and mentor junior staff informally. Lead discrete tasks or components of projects. Build confidence in decision-making and problem-solving within defined parameters
Skills
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive company and operational information
- Capable of multi-tasking when necessary
- Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles and ongoing projects
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount
- Up to 50% travel is expected for this position
- Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time
- Mobility required on-site with clients
- Sitting or standing for hours at a time
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed
- Ability to manipulate up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Public Health (or equivalent years of experience in addition to the other minimum requirements)
- 3+ years of experience in emergency management or related fields
- 2+ years of experience with emergency management principles, FEMA guidelines, and relevant regulations, including experience with national emergency management planning frameworks, such as FEMA's Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101 (CPG 101), Continuity Circular Guidance (CCG), and Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 201 (CPG 201)
- Completion of ICS courses 100, 200, 700 and 800
- 2+ years of practical experience in HSEEP compliant exercise development
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US
- Higher level degree in closely relevant field
- Completion of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training
- 1+ experience conducting after action reports
- 1+ years of experience in hazard mitigation planning
- Completion of FEMA professional development series or other applicable FEMA course series
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Account with Company Match
- Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
- Paid Parental Leave
- Training and Professional Development Opportunities
- Wellness Benefits/Allowance
- Corporate Computer
- Time off to Volunteer
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Remote work site position with the home location agreed upon at time of hire
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