United States onlyIntroduction:
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.
Position Summary:
- Job Title: Technical Advisor, Engineering for Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Recovery
- Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
- Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
- Compensation: $60k - $90k
- Location: Remote with up to 50% travel required.
- Travel: Up to 50% Travel/deployment and on-site work required.
Benefits Summary:
- Health Insurance
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Disability 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:
The Technical Advisor, Engineering for Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Recovery is responsible for designing and implementing strategies to reduce the impact of natural and man-made disasters on communities and infrastructure. This includes identifying potential hazards, assessing vulnerabilities, and developing plans to mitigate risks. Additionally, this position plays a crucial role in post-disaster recovery efforts, coordinating the restoration of essential services and infrastructure. The position will be guided in all activities by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform.
Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement hazard mitigation and disaster recovery plans for various projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Conduct thorough hazard assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in infrastructure and communities, providing valuable insights for proactive mitigation strategies.
- Design and recommend structural improvements to mitigate risks posed by natural and man-made disasters, considering factors such as seismic activity, flooding, extreme weather events, and more.
- Coordinate emergency response efforts, acting as a key liaison between relevant stakeholders, local authorities, and government agencies to ensure effective communication and swift action during crises.
- Manage and oversee the execution of disaster recovery projects, monitoring progress, assessing challenges, and adapting strategies as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
- Assist in the preparation of grant applications and funding proposals for hazard mitigation and recovery projects, demonstrating a strong understanding of public assistance programs and their requirements.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, and emergency management, applying this knowledge to enhance project methodologies.
- Contribute to the development of educational materials and training programs aimed at increasing community awareness and preparedness for disasters.
- Serve in a response capacity in a state or local Emergency Operations Center as needed.
- When requested, provide response and recovery related training to state and local government clients.
- During a disaster, you may be called into the field to support or co-lead 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, certifications, training, and subject matter expertise as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of infrastructure and hazards
- Working knowledge of federal procurement requirements
- Experience or ability to perform Structural Damage Evaluations
- Working knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance policies/procedures
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with both sensitive customers’ information and internal information
- Capable of multi-tasking when necessary
- Ability to work across multiple functions and divisions on various projects
- Ability to create and maintain relationships with a variety of public and private sector clients
- Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles, responsibilities, priorities, and projects
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Experience/Education Required:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, emergency management, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards pertaining to hazard mitigation and disaster recovery.
- Proficiency in using relevant software tools for structural analysis, risk assessment, and project management.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to assess complex situations and develop innovative solutions.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams, stakeholders, and agencies.
- Project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to write technical reports, proposals, and grant applications.
- Intermediate to advanced level knowledge of recovery and response programs including FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Public Assistance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.
Experience/Education Preferred:
- Master's degree is preferred.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license is a significant advantage.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in fast-paced and high-pressure situations.
Expected Hours of Work:
Schedule may vary and require work on evenings and weekends and 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 of time as needed.
- Ability to manipulate up to 50 lbs. as needed.
Working Environment
- All 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 HR must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.
- All ACDC positions require travel to client sites or for emergency activations/deployments, as requested by leadership.
Additional Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must pass company and any applicable client background check, ACDC background check, O365 basic skills assessment and reference check upon offer of employment.
- Eligibility to work in the United States is required.
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
Wellness Benefits/Allowance
Corporate Computer
Time off to Volunteer
Cell Phone Allowance
AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. 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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