Emergency Management Environmental Scientist

Exciting Career Opportunities in Emergency Management Await!!!

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.

This position is open to candidates within reasonable daily commuting distance to the Houston, TX area.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Environmental Scientist
• Full Time or Part Time: PT/FT
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
• Compensation: $25-33/hour
• Travel/Location: Onsite in the Houston, TX area

Position Responsibilities

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

• Collects and compiles environmental data that is relevant to the Disaster Recovery Program’s projects.
• Analyze and review samples, surveys, and other information collected and identify any potential impacts to the projects.
• Serve as a resource for the Planning & Resilience Division on all Planning, Resilience, Preparedness, Recovery, Response, and Mitigation Projects.
• Communication and coordination with all staff members working on related projects, as well as Local, State, and Federal and regional organizations, and the public.
• Coordinate with any local emergency planning committees to ensure statutory responsibilities are met.
• Assist clients with the development of Emergency Operations Plans to ensure consistency with any local, tribal, State, or Federal requirements.
• Serve as an Emergency Operations Center representative during disasters and exercises (may require long shifts, irregular work hours, and/or overnight work).

• Carry out special projects or manage programs in related areas as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Expected Hours of Work:

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

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for prolonged periods of time.

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 as needed
• Ability to maneuver up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Onsite at client locations in the Houston, TX area.

Requirements

Experience/Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field and 3+ years practical experience in a related role.
• Required credentials necessary to perform the functions of the position.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• Knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Program/Policy 
• Trained in the new Public Assistance delivery model is preferred 
• Active FEMA badge 

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.

Benefits

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

Wellness Benefits/Allowance

Corporate Computer

Time off to Volunteer

Cell Phone Allowance

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. 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.

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