Job description

Summary
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 Emergency Management Senior Consultant - Project Manager is responsible for assisting the company and clients with special projects within their scope as a subject matter expert. An Emergency Management Senior Consultant provides advanced support, advice and analytical services to private businesses and government agencies on how to deal with emergency situations or any emergency management functions or disciplines. Each Consultant will have a specific work portfolio based on skills sets and needs. The position will be guided in all activities by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform.
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time/Exempt
Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
Reporting Division: Client Services
Compensation: $48k-$80k per year
Benefits Summary: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement and short-term disability
Travel/Location: Remote with up to 50% travel/deployment required
Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

• Assist with all corporate and program operations related to the (add division here) Division and general emergency management consulting services as needed.
• Assist all Divisions in direct client support and deliverables, as needed.
• Assist on portions of projects and ensure all aspects are completed as outlined in the contract scope of work and timeline.
• Attend meetings and conference calls with clients.
• Assist in developing state and local response and pre- and post-disaster recovery plans, procedures, checklists, and guidance documents, as needed.
• Maintain currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents for applicable roles.
• 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.
• Gain experience, train for, and become knowledgeable in all areas of Emergency Management.
• Maintain/pursue ongoing knowledge, credentials, and development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information.

• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary.
• Ability to Develop Disaster Recovery Frameworks for clients as requested.
• Ability to make project management decisions based on analytical skills. Report and communicate to appropriate stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct program evaluation and analysis based on industry standards.
• Ability to work across multiple functions and divisions on various projects.

• Proven record of accomplishment with project management best practices.
• Ability to train others and lead projects and/or programs with senior leadership oversight.
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with a variety of public and private sector clients.
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate to multiple levels of a business hierarchy.
• Organized, attention to detail, and flexible.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including a qualitative and quantitative skill set.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong desire to help people.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles, responsibilities, priorities and projects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Experience and Education Required

• PMP certification required.
• 3-5+ years' intermediate to advanced-level knowledge/experience in various emergency management functions with a focus on your current division.
• 3+ years of relevant experience managing small and large-scale projects, business analysis, operations, etc.

• 3+ years of leadership and management oversight including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and meeting contract requirements.

• Advanced level customer service experience.
• Advanced level project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, business administration, project management or a related field.
• Equivalency: Professional experience beyond minimum requirements, in a related field may substitute the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

• At least 1-year experience leading complex portions of projects teams/tasks, program management or full scope programs.
• Intermediate to advanced level project management experience.
• Intermediate level knowledge and/or experience in one or more Emergency Management Disciplines.
• Intermediate level knowledge of recovery and response programs including FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Public Assistance.
• Knowledge of full scope Emergency Management protocols and familiarity with state and local plans, agencies, and funding sources is necessary.

• Experience managing projects or complex portions of projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.

Experience and Education Preferred

• SmartSheet, Salesforce, and/or PowerBi experience strongly recommended.
• Lean Methodology experience preferred.

Applicable Certifications:

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

• International Associate of Emergency Managers certification

• Business development experience.
• Proficient with Salesforce.

Supervisory Responsibilities
The Senior Consultant may have supervisory responsibilities within projects, but no direct reports on a full-time basis.
Expected Hours of Work
Schedule may vary and require work on evenings and weekends and dependability and punctuality are paramount. Employees are generally expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and could work up to 20 hours of overtime each week.
Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% travel is expected for this position.

• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for prolonged 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 prolonged periods of time as needed.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Work Environment

• Emergency management consultants 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.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Benefits
EEO Statement
AC Disaster Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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