[Hiring] Consultant @AC Disaster Consulting

Role Description

The Emergency Management Consultant is responsible for assisting the company in all matters of corporate operations, communications, workload and resource management, and all special projects. An emergency management consultant provides advice and analytical services to private businesses and government agencies on how to deal with emergency situations or any emergency management functions or disciplines. You also advise them on how to improve the plan or procedure for different types of emergencies. You may also help organizations or communities prepare grant applications or other financial requests to state and federal agencies to improve disaster preparedness. Each Consultant will have a specific work portfolio based on skills sets and needs.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Support operation functions within your primary focus area of emergency management, which may include leading portions of project tasks.
• Gain experience in other emergency management areas as opportunities arise for exposure.
• Provide direct client support and deliverables with supervision as appropriate.
• Develop a client relations skillset utilizing your knowledge of principles of the emergency management framework.
• Engage in opportunities with mentors and senior level consultants to diversify and build upon existing capabilities.
• Provide support for specific portions of projects, helping to ensure all aspects are completed as outlined according to the timeline as assigned.
• Lead portions of smaller projects and assist on larger project tasks, while developing delegation skills and participating in client engagement opportunities.
• Develop deeper knowledge of project operations, while building organizational skills.
• Meet personnel allocation and utilization targets.
• Attend and participate in all individual and group assigned and scheduled meetings and events.
• Respond and engage in other company communications as appropriate.
• Engage in client engagement opportunities at conferences and networking events.
• Attend information sessions and present or engage as requested.
• Develop knowledge of company client engagement practices.
• Expand upon knowledge of company services and contracts.
• Support at events/conferences.
• Shadow in on business development meetings and opportunities.
• Increase knowledge and get hands-on experience with different firm capabilities, business events, teaming partners and competition.
• Begin to identify potential opportunities for ACDC to expand on current client contracts or enter into new contracts.
• Share with leadership any information or leads for additional business opportunities.
• Attend and participate in all assigned job-related training opportunities.
• Assist with preparing client training events, information sessions, and materials.
• Use knowledge and best practices to consult on decisions of portions of project tasks and individual work assigned.
• Seek guidance and support from leadership on task priorities according to business and client needs.
• Develop currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents.
• Participate in opportunities for additional experience and become knowledgeable in one or more additional areas of Emergency Management, striving for expert level knowledge in at least one specialized area.
• Maintain/pursue knowledge, credentials, and career development opportunities.
• During a disaster, you may be called into the field to support relief efforts or assist with organizing responses to support advanced roles in emergency situations and/or activations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public safety, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years' intermediate to advanced-level knowledge/experience in various emergency management functions including but not limited to:
  • Recovery
  • Debris Management
  • Response & Logistics
  • Engineering & Environmental
  • Planning & Mitigation
  • Preparedness & Risk Reduction
• 3-5+ years customer service experience.
• 3+ years knowledge and/or exposure in one or more Emergency Management Disciplines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

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

Workplace Health & Safety

We are committed to fostering a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to champion a culture of safety by complying with all health and safety policies and procedures, completing required training, identifying and reporting hazards, exercising sound judgment, and taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, their colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve.

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.