AC Disaster Consulting
Emergency Management Planning Cadre 2025
AC Disaster Consulting, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
AC Disaster Consulting is establishing a pool of Emergency Management Planning Specialist candidates who can support emergency management and hazard mitigation planning, training, and exercise projects across the US as needs arise. Projects may require travel to client locations and vary from immediate to long-term engagements. If you apply and your availability changes, please notify us to update your application. Base pay range $52,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr Position summary
Job Title: Emergency Management Planning Specialist Full Time or Part Time: Part-Time/Full-time depending on the role Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary Compensation: $25-65 per hour, location and role dependent Travel/Location: On-site in various areas of the country as needed, with some project-based travel required Benefits
Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except as required by law. Mission and role
Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for clients. The Planning Specialist for the Planning & Risk Reduction division will help citizens and communities mitigate, prepare for, and respond to disasters. Projects are managed by ACDC full-time staff, and Planning Specialists supplement project teams based on experience, qualifications, and specialization. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference and support local, state, and federal jurisdictions in preparing for and recovering from disasters. Tasks, duties, and responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Lead and support development and maintenance of all-hazards emergency preparedness plans, including Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) and hazard-specific/functional annexes Coordinate with local, regional, and state stakeholders to integrate planning efforts and ensure alignment with federal guidance (NRF, NIMS, ICS, CPG 101) Design, facilitate, and evaluate discussion-based and operations-based exercises using HSEEP methodology Develop and deliver training programs to enhance emergency management capabilities among internal staff and external stakeholders Conduct THIRA and capability assessments to inform planning priorities and preparedness initiatives Lead and support development of local/multi-jurisdictional/state hazard mitigation plans, climate adaptation plans, resiliency plans, special event EM plans, and related planning Engage with community partners to support inclusive and coordinated preparedness planning Draft and update emergency management protocols, procedures, and SOGs Identify and document gaps in preparedness, planning capabilities, training, and resources; develop recommendations and track corrective actions Prepare after-action reports and improvement plans following exercises or events Support grant writing and administration for preparedness initiatives, including tracking deliverables and ensuring compliance Serve in a planning or training role within the Emergency Operations Center during exercises or activations as needed Develop Incident Action Plans and Situational Reports as part of EOC activations Perform other duties related to emergency preparedness, training, exercise, and planning initiatives Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills Solid knowledge of emergency preparedness and planning programs and principles Ability to work with complex regulations and issues Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work independently Supervisory responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 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 Deployment to client sites for extended periods of time is required 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 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively Work environment
May work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field, including outdoors in adverse weather Work may be on-site with clients (EOC, hospital, debris sites, local government buildings) All AC Disaster Consulting positions are remote work site positions with home location agreed at time of hire If remote site locations change, HR must be informed and leadership must approve any site changes for payroll and business registration purposes Requirements
Experience/Education Required
1-7+ years of demonstrated emergency management planning and preparedness experience (Junior 1-3 years, Mid 3-5 years, Senior 5-7 years) in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery 1+ year of client engagement experience 1+ year of experience in design and delivery of training programs, exercises, and drills Knowledge of emergency management protocols and familiarity with state/local plans, agencies and funding sources Experience/Education Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field (preferred) Experience working with clients both remotely and onsite Relevant certifications such as AICP, PMP, CEM, or MEP Additional qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older Eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa Must pass company and client background and reference checks upon offer Equal Employment Opportunity
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 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. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting AC Disaster Consulting Human Resources at hr@acdisaster.com. We use E-Verify for all candidates offered and accepted a position. Please review the E-Verify website and rights poster for more information. Other
Senior/Employment-related tags and location snippets in this posting are for internal job feed purposes and do not affect eligibility or application.
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AC Disaster Consulting is establishing a pool of Emergency Management Planning Specialist candidates who can support emergency management and hazard mitigation planning, training, and exercise projects across the US as needs arise. Projects may require travel to client locations and vary from immediate to long-term engagements. If you apply and your availability changes, please notify us to update your application. Base pay range $52,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr Position summary
Job Title: Emergency Management Planning Specialist Full Time or Part Time: Part-Time/Full-time depending on the role Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary Compensation: $25-65 per hour, location and role dependent Travel/Location: On-site in various areas of the country as needed, with some project-based travel required Benefits
Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except as required by law. Mission and role
Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for clients. The Planning Specialist for the Planning & Risk Reduction division will help citizens and communities mitigate, prepare for, and respond to disasters. Projects are managed by ACDC full-time staff, and Planning Specialists supplement project teams based on experience, qualifications, and specialization. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference and support local, state, and federal jurisdictions in preparing for and recovering from disasters. Tasks, duties, and responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Lead and support development and maintenance of all-hazards emergency preparedness plans, including Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) and hazard-specific/functional annexes Coordinate with local, regional, and state stakeholders to integrate planning efforts and ensure alignment with federal guidance (NRF, NIMS, ICS, CPG 101) Design, facilitate, and evaluate discussion-based and operations-based exercises using HSEEP methodology Develop and deliver training programs to enhance emergency management capabilities among internal staff and external stakeholders Conduct THIRA and capability assessments to inform planning priorities and preparedness initiatives Lead and support development of local/multi-jurisdictional/state hazard mitigation plans, climate adaptation plans, resiliency plans, special event EM plans, and related planning Engage with community partners to support inclusive and coordinated preparedness planning Draft and update emergency management protocols, procedures, and SOGs Identify and document gaps in preparedness, planning capabilities, training, and resources; develop recommendations and track corrective actions Prepare after-action reports and improvement plans following exercises or events Support grant writing and administration for preparedness initiatives, including tracking deliverables and ensuring compliance Serve in a planning or training role within the Emergency Operations Center during exercises or activations as needed Develop Incident Action Plans and Situational Reports as part of EOC activations Perform other duties related to emergency preparedness, training, exercise, and planning initiatives Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills Solid knowledge of emergency preparedness and planning programs and principles Ability to work with complex regulations and issues Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work independently Supervisory responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 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 Deployment to client sites for extended periods of time is required 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 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively Work environment
May work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field, including outdoors in adverse weather Work may be on-site with clients (EOC, hospital, debris sites, local government buildings) All AC Disaster Consulting positions are remote work site positions with home location agreed at time of hire If remote site locations change, HR must be informed and leadership must approve any site changes for payroll and business registration purposes Requirements
Experience/Education Required
1-7+ years of demonstrated emergency management planning and preparedness experience (Junior 1-3 years, Mid 3-5 years, Senior 5-7 years) in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery 1+ year of client engagement experience 1+ year of experience in design and delivery of training programs, exercises, and drills Knowledge of emergency management protocols and familiarity with state/local plans, agencies and funding sources Experience/Education Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field (preferred) Experience working with clients both remotely and onsite Relevant certifications such as AICP, PMP, CEM, or MEP Additional qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older Eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa Must pass company and client background and reference checks upon offer Equal Employment Opportunity
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 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. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting AC Disaster Consulting Human Resources at hr@acdisaster.com. We use E-Verify for all candidates offered and accepted a position. Please review the E-Verify website and rights poster for more information. Other
Senior/Employment-related tags and location snippets in this posting are for internal job feed purposes and do not affect eligibility or application.
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