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.
• Excellent facilitation and training skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in emergency response planning and tactical planning.
• Ability to mentor and train others in ICS and emergency preparedness.

Benefits

Join a global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We’ll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions, and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.