Emergency Management Associate Consultant, Recovery

Introduction:

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.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Emergency Management Associate Consultant, Recovery
• Full Time or Part Time: Full time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
• Compensation: $45k-66k annual
• Travel/Location: Remote with up to 50% travel required

Benefits Summary:

• 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
• Corporate Computer 
• Time off to Volunteer 
• Cell Phone Allowance 

Mission of Role/Position Summary

The entry level Emergency Management Associate Consultant is responsible for assisting the company and clients with special projects within their scope. An Emergency Management Associate 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 within their scope of knowledge. You may also assist with projects supporting communities to 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 ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

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

• Support operation functions within a single primary focus area of emergency management, which includes administrative tasks as assigned. Assist with producing client deliverables while developing knowledge of the principals of emergency management framework. Engage in opportunities with mentors and senior level consultants to learn and build capabilities.
• Provide support to project tasks while building baseline knowledge of client relations. Shadow other more senior level consultants and participate on client engagements as needed, while meeting 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. Shadow others and participate in client engagement opportunities as requested.
• Gain basic knowledge of emergency management consulting fundamentals and the company business model. Become familiar with the industry, how the company defines success, and develop an "elevator pitch". Share with leadership any information or leads for business opportunities discovered.
• Attend and participate in all assigned job-related training opportunities.
• Seek guidance 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. Gain experience, train for, and become knowledgeable in at least one area of Emergency Management. Develop/pursue ongoing knowledge, credentials, and career development opportunities.
• During a disaster, you may be called into the field to support relief efforts, assist with organizing responses, and support advanced roles in emergency situations and/or activations.
• 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.
• Beginner level knowledge of full scope Emergency Management protocols and familiarity with state and local plans, agencies, and funding sources is necessary.
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills. 
• Strong desire to help people.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles and projects.

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

• 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.
• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• The work environment may not be a typical office setting and conditions can vary.

Requirements

Experience and Education Required

• Entry level 1-3+ years’ beginner level knowledge/experience in various emergency management functions, including, but not limited to:
• Recovery, Debris Management, Response & Logistics, Engineering & Environmental, Planning & Mitigation, Preparedness & Risk Reduction

• 1-3+ years customer service experience
• 1-3+ years knowledge and/or experience in at least one Emergency Management discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.

Experience and Education Preferred

• Bachelor’s 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.
• 1+ years knowledge of recovery and/or response programs including FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) public assistance.
• Applicable Certifications:
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM),
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

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.

Work Authorization

Eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Benefits

Regular status positions will receive these 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
• Corporate Computer 
• Time off to Volunteer 
• Cell Phone Allowance 

EEO Statement

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