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 ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

• Job Title:
  
  Consultant, Planning

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

• 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

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, and maintaining comprehensive 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 and assists with client-facing projects.

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

• Support the 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 to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support effective client partnerships 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 for client staff and emergency response teams to ensure they are well-prepared to execute emergency plans effectively.
• Coordinate and conduct emergency response drills and exercises to evaluate the client organization's readiness and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify and 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 and deploy to client sites to support staff augmentation roles during disasters.
• Present on topics at industry conferences based on subject-matter expertise.
• Assist with 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.

• 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.
• Strong…