Senior Incident Management Advisor - PTAN

About the role

GHD’s Fast Incident Response Services Team (GHD FIRST) is seeking a Senior Incident Management Advisor to support our emergency management and preparedness programs on a part-time, as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert in Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Management, providing strategic guidance to internal and client teams.
• Facilitate and lead ICS training sessions, client coaching, and after-action reviews for drills, exercises, and real-world incidents.
• Provide part-time/as-needed support for emergency response planning, tactical plans, and spill drills.
• Support or lead engagements with existing and prospective clients focused on emergency preparedness and response.
• Collaborate with GHD FIRST leadership to support staff development, training programs, and project execution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in emergency response and incident management.
• Multiple NIMS ICS Position Specific Training Program certifications.
• Proven experience training or mentoring professionals in ICS and emergency preparedness.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to teach complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with or for railroads, pipelines, utilities, government, or industrial clients preferred.
• Ability to respond to urgent requests with professionalism and composure.

Skills

• Deep knowledge and leadership in emergency response and incident management.
• Strategic guidance and mentorship skills.
• Effective communication and teaching abilities.
• Project management and risk management skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Leadership and direction in emergency preparedness and response.

Benefits

• Control over your career.
• Opportunities to innovate and create lasting impacts.
• Multicultural and inclusive workplace.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Pay

$40 - $100/hour

Schedule

Part-time, as-needed basis.