Emergency Management Response Cadre 2026
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 under our mission of staying 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
In the true spirit of emergency management, ACDC seeks to solve crises for the 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.
About the Role
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. Your application is to become part of our cadre list and does not constitute a guaranteed job offer.
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
Responsibilities
- Deploy to client sites for extended periods, potentially with up to 100% travel.
- Work in various environments, including offices, home, Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), hospitals, debris sites, or local government buildings.
- Perform duties in adverse weather conditions and challenging terrain as needed.
- Adhere to workplace health and safety policies, including hazard identification and reporting.
- Work evenings and weekends as required, with dependability and punctuality being paramount.
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.
- Ability to sit or stand 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.
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.