Emergency Management Response Cadre 2026

About the Company

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. Our experienced professionals have been part of the growth and modernization of emergency management for nearly 30 years, supporting programs for some of the most challenging natural disasters and catastrophic events. Our mission is to stay competent, caring, and connected.

Mission: Driven by compassion. Defined by expertise. Strengthened by collaboration. We empower communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience.

Vision: ACDC seeks to solve crises for communities and individuals affected by disasters, as well as for the clients we serve. Our team brings a whole-community approach, compassionate guidance, and decades of hands-on experience to embody our core values: competent, caring, and connected.

These positions will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities. Positions are contingent upon work availability, client requirements, and/or client approval. Ability to deploy anywhere in the U.S. with 24-48 hours notice is required.

About the Role

We are looking to build our cadre with dedicated and talented professionals in the following areas:

• Administrative/Human Resources Support Specialists
• Air Operations Staff (flight crew/line experience)
• Site Inspectors
• Compliance Specialist
• Data Analyst
• Cost Estimators
• Electrician
• Finance Section Chief
• Financial Analysts
• Floodplain Managers - Certified
• General Emergency Management Planners
• Public Assistance Specialists - FEMA
• Incident Management Team (command/general staff)
• Invoice Reviewer
• Logistics Specialist
• Logistics Section Chief
• Operations Coordinator
• Operations Section Chief
• Planning Section Chief
• Project Manager
• Shelter Staff

Positions are part-time or full-time, temporary, or seasonal. Your application places you on our cadre list and does not constitute a guaranteed job offer.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to client sites anywhere in the U.S. with 24-48 hours notice for extended periods.
• Work in various environments, including offices, Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), hospitals, debris sites, or local government buildings.
• Perform duties specific to the role, such as planning, logistics, operations, finance, compliance, or field inspections.
• Work evenings, weekends, and under tight deadlines as required by emergency situations.
• Collaborate with teams and work independently under stressful conditions.
• Adhere to ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience or background in the areas applicable to the roles in which you are interested.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to deploy to site locations upon short notice for extended periods.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Experience with mobile technology.
• Emergency response/recovery experience.
• Sound technical knowledge of emergency management standard concepts, principles, and techniques.
• Ability to work independently, in a team environment, and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Knowledge of FEMA programs/policy.
• Working knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS-100-800).
• Certifications, credentials, training, or education applicable or required for the role(s).
• Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Active FEMA badge.
• Any other related talents, experiences, and skills in emergency management.

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 if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day.

Work Environment

• Work may be remote, in an office, or in the field, including outdoors in adverse weather conditions and challenging terrain.
• Up to 100% travel is expected for this position.
• All positions are remote work site positions, with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.

Pay

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the pay range for these roles is typically $16 to $55/hour. We consider several factors when extending an offer, including the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

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

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.