Consultant, Planning (PARR)

Introduction:

We are a leading national consulting firm that provides compassionate full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness response recovery and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local state federal and industry clients active in disaster response recovery and preparedness. We will be on time on target and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDCs Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Consultant Planning

• Full Time or Part Time: Full time
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-exempt
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly
• Compensation: $31.25-33.66/hour
• Travel/Location: Remote with onsite work and deployment possible

Benefits Summary:

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Account with Company Match
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Wellness Benefits/Allowance
• Corporate Computer
• Time off to Volunteer
• Cell Phone Allowance

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

Position provides direct client support for EM Planning projects such as emergency operations plans continuity of operations plans emergency management program assessments exercise development after action reports and other duties as assigned in the emergency planning space. Position plays a crucial role in developing implementing andmaintainingcomprehensive emergency management plans to ensure the safety and resilience of our organization and the community. Position reports to the Senior Emergency Management Planner II in the Planning and Risk Reduction Division andassistswith client-facing projects.

Tasks Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Supportthe development and maintenance of emergency management plans policies and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and hazard analyses toidentifyvulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Supporteffectiveclientpartnerships with local state and federal emergency management agencies as well as community organizations to facilitate coordinated response efforts.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal departments to integrate emergency management plans into overall organizational strategies.
• Develop and implement training programs forclientstaff and emergency response teams to ensure they are well-prepared to execute emergency plans effectively.
• Coordinate and conduct emergency response drills and exercises toevaluatetheclientorganizationsreadiness andidentifyareas for improvement.
• Collaborate with relevantstakeholderstoidentifyand secure necessary resources for emergency response including personnel equipment and facilities.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of emergency resources and ensure they are in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Periodically support client projects onsite anddeploy to client sites to support staff augmentation roles during disasters.
• Present ontopics at industry conferences based onsubject-matterexpertise.
• Assistwith client-facing emergency management planning and preparedness projects.
• Support the development of tools and resources to support efficient project- execution
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive company and operational information.
• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary.
• Excellent critical thinking strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles and ongoing projects.
• Strongorganizationaland interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 50% travel is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to manipulate up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management personnel may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC hospital debris sites or local government buildings.
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
• If the remote work site locations change ACDC Human Resources must be made aware and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Experience/Education Required:

• Bachelors degree in Emergency Management Public AdministrationPublicHealth(orequivalent years of experience in addition to the other minimum requirements).
• 3years of experience in emergency managementor related fields.
• 2yearsofexperiencewith emergency management principles FEMA guidelines and relevant regulationsincluding experience withnational emergency management planning frameworkssuch as FEMAs Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101 (CPG 101) Continuity Circular Guidance (CCG) and Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 201 (CPG 201).

Experience/Education Preferred:

• Completion of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training.
• 1 experience conducting after action reports.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Regular status positions will receive these benefits:

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Account with Company Match
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Corporate Computer
• Time off to Volunteer
• Cell Phone Allowance

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

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