Emergency Management Recovery Consultant

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 Recovery Consultant is responsible for assisting the company in all matters of corporate operations, communications, workload and resource management, and all special projects. As the Recovery Consultant they provide 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 ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time/Exempt

Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular

Reporting Division: Recovery

Compensation: $65k-$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

Requirements

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 Recovery Division and general emergency management consulting services as needed.
• Assist all Divisions in direct client support and deliverables, as needed.
• Assist 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.
• Support recipients or subrecipients of FEMA Public Assistance funded programs with emergency and permanent work projects.
• During a disaster, you may be called into the field to support relief efforts or assist with organizing 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.
• Capable of designing outreach activities to obtain stakeholder input.
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of developing visual aids in the form of presentations, reports, renderings, diagrams, maps, and charts to help communicate planning concepts and project ideas.

• Ability to direct application of the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide.
• 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 Emergency Managment with experience with FEMA Public Assistance funded programs and FEMA Grants Portal.

• Intermediate to advanced level customer service experience.
• Intermediate to advanced level project management experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong experience in preparation, analysis, and development of technical writing for grant funding, studies, and broad planning efforts.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.

Experience and Education Preferred

• 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.

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.

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

• 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

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Employment 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.

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.

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