Consultant, Planning & Risk Reduction

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. Our experienced professionals have been a part of the growth and modernization of emergency management for nearly 30 years, proudly supporting programs for some of the most challenging natural disasters and catastrophic events under our mission of staying competent, caring, and connected.

MISSION

Driven by compassion. Defined by expertise. Strengthened by collaboration. We empower communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience.

VISION

In the true spirit of emergency management – ACDC seeks to solve crises, both for the communities and individuals affected by disasters as well as for the clients we serve. Our team brings a whole community approach, compassionate guidance and decades of hands-on experience to best embody our core values: competent, caring, and connected.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:
- Job Title: Consultant, Planning

- Full Time or Part Time: Full time
- Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-exempt
- Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
- Hourly/Salary: Hourly
- Compensation: $31.25-33.66/hour
- Travel/Location: Remote with onsite work and deployment possible

Benefits Summary:
- 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 

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

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. 

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

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

Departmental Specific -
- Support the development and maintenance of emergency management plans, policies, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. 
- Support hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, and resilience plan development.
- 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.
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