PRN Incident Management Team (IMT) Reservist

About the role

National EMR consistently seeks talented and hard-working individuals who are eager to assist impacted communities and first responders on an "as needed basis" as reservist employees.

Reservists (YOU) are part of an elite, all-hazards response cadre who are available to work intermittently, commit to working when needed, and travel/deploy within 24-48 hours. The cadre plays a key role in keeping National EMR ready to deploy the right people in the right jobs quickly in an emergency management situation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Deploy as part of an all-hazards IMT during emergencies, disasters, public health incidents, special events, or planned operations.
• Perform assigned ICS position responsibilities in accordance with NIMS and ICS doctrine.
• Aid in incident action planning, operational coordination, resource management, and situational awareness.
• Support establishment and operation of Incident Command Posts (ICP), Emergency Operations Centers (EOC), Joint Operations Centers (JOC), or Unified Command structures.
• Maintain accurate incident documentation and records.
• Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• Maintain personal readiness to deploy within 6–12 hours of activation, including updated availability in National EMR’s mobile application.
• Complete agency-directed training through the learning management system, including Just-In-Time (JIT) training and mission-specific modules.
• Promote a culture of safety by identifying hazards, reporting safety concerns immediately, and following established safety protocols.
• Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
• Participate in, assist, or supervise a workforce that will conduct disaster preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives as needed.
• Be receptive and flexible to serve in any position when responding to critical circumstances which may have obstacles and/or challenges that need to be overcome.
• Be able to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short-term performance goals.
• Support survivors and communities during disasters by being readily available to assist at a moment’s notice.

Requirements

• Maintain deployable status and the physical/mental readiness to work in emergency environments on short notice.
• Adhere to high standards of professional integrity and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and workplace expectations.
• Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).
• Successfully pass a background check and drug screening (pre-deployment and random).
• Demonstrate the ability to:
• Work collaboratively across disciplines and communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Respond sensitively to diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and community needs.
• Navigate high-stress environments with sound judgment and composure.
• Operate independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team with limited supervision.
• Use Microsoft Office and communication tools (radio, satellite phone, mobile apps).
• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Maintain professional skills, including strong interpersonal and non-verbal communication.
• Perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, bending, and occasionally lifting and/or exceeding 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of maintaining physical endurance and focus during extended operations (12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Must be available for on-call duty and may be required to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support emergency response and deployment operations.

Benefits

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If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!