Emergency Management Consultant, Recovery

Summary

Join AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC), a leading national consulting firm specializing in emergency management services, as an Emergency Management Consultant focusing on recovery. This full-time, regular position offers a competitive salary ($65k-$70k annually) and a remote work environment with travel required. The role centers around providing expert guidance on environmental compliance and federal grant regulations, particularly FEMA Public Assistance, to clients across the country. You will support response and recovery efforts, guide clients through environmental reviews, and ensure compliance to maximize funding eligibility. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in federal disaster grant programs and experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance. This position requires significant travel and may involve field deployments during disasters.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information
• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary
• Strong familiarity with state and local governments is necessary
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized
• Detail-oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Strong desire to help people
• Ability to be flexible and make quick decisions as disasters change and develop
• 3–5+ years of experience in environmental permitting, environmental compliance, or environmental consulting with relevance to federal disaster programs
• Working knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs, particularly the EHP compliance component
• 3-5+ years customer service experience
• 3-5+ years project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, emergency management, planning, public administration, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may substitute on a year for year basis
• Familiarity with NEPA, Section 106, ESA, and other federal environmental laws
• 3-5+ years knowledge and/or exposure in one or more Emergency Management Disciplines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide support across emergency management projects with an emphasis on environmental compliance and federal grant regulations
• Guide clients through environmental and historic preservation review requirements under FEMA, HUD, and other federal programs
• Support permitting processes, including NEPA, Section 106, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and others
• Draft or review EHP documentation, including Biological Assessments, Environmental Assessments, and consultation packages
• Advise applicants on compliance with environmental laws and mitigation best practices during recovery operations
• Support the development and submission of FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation applications and documentation
• Assist in identifying regulatory risks and providing compliance solutions during disaster recovery and infrastructure rebuilds
• Participate in disaster response and recovery field deployments, if needed, to support real-time environmental and permitting evaluations
• Collaborate with project teams and clients to deliver high-quality, timely, and compliant work products
• Assist with all corporate and program operations related to the Recovery 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting FEMA or HUD-funded programs, such as CDBG-DR or CDBG-MIT
• Experience in disaster recovery operations, including site visits and coordination with local/state/federal stakeholders
• Applicable Certifications: Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• Business development experience
• Proficient with Salesforce

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
• Corporate Computer
• Time off to Volunteer
• Cell Phone Allowance