Consultant, Planning & Risk Reduction

About the role

Position provides direct client support for EM Planning projects such as emergency operations plans, continuity of operations plans, emergency management program assessments, exercise development, after action reports, and other duties as assigned in the emergency planning space. Position plays a crucial role in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive emergency management plans to ensure the safety and resilience of our organization and the community. Position reports to the Senior Emergency Management Planner II in the Planning and Risk Reduction Division and assists with client-facing projects.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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

Pay

$31.25–$33.66/hour

Schedule

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

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% travel is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended 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 extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to manipulate up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment

• Emergency management personnel 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.
• 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.

Workplace Health & Safety

We are committed to fostering a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to champion a culture of safety by complying with all health and safety policies and procedures, completing required training, identifying and reporting hazards, exercising sound judgment, and taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, their colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve.