Senior Consultant I, Debris Management Specialist

Summary

Join AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) as a Senior Consultant I, Debris Management Specialist! This full-time, regular position offers a competitive salary ($80-90k annually) and the opportunity to make a real difference in disaster response and recovery. Based remotely with up to 75% travel, you will lead debris management projects, review FEMA damage assessments, and interface with contractors. You will leverage your expertise in emergency management to provide advanced support and advice to clients. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of debris management and emergency management protocols. ACDC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

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
• Ability to Develop Disaster Recovery Frameworks for clients as requested
• Ability to make project management decisions based on analytical skills
• Report and communicate to appropriate stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to conduct program evaluation and analysis based on industry standards
• Ability to work across multiple functions and divisions on various projects
• Proven record of accomplishment with project management best practices
• Ability to train others and lead projects and/or programs with senior leadership oversight
• 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
• Detail-oriented
• Strong time management skills
• Strong desire to help people
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles, responsibilities, priorities and projects
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public safety, or a related field
• Equivalency: Professional experience beyond minimum requirements, in a related field may substitute the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
• At least 1-year direct leadership experience or experience leading complex portions of debris related projects teams/tasks, program management or full scope programs
• 5-7+ years knowledge and/or experience in debris management projects
• Demonstrated working knowledge of full scope Emergency Management protocols and familiarity with state and local plans, agencies, and funding sources is necessary
• Demonstrated experience in reading and understanding debris related contracts, understanding the complex rate tables
• 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
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment

Responsibilities

• Lead operation functions within your multiple focus areas of emergency management, including leading entire smaller project or specific portions of larger projects
• Directly interface with others as a subject matter expert, applying critical thinking and advanced client relations skillset
• With intermediate to advanced knowledge of the principals of the emergency management framework, diversify capabilities within projects of increased complexity
• Engage in opportunities to mentor and lead others as a senior level consultant
• Lead and manage smaller projects and portions of larger projects and provide technical and subject matter expertise to clients
• Ensure all aspects of critical portions of assigned projects are completed as outlined in the scope of work and timeline, mindful of appropriate resource allocation
• Utilize project operation knowledge, judgement, and discretion to lead or manage others, acting as a mentor to other levels of consultants
• Ensure you and others meet or exceed personnel allocation and utilization targets
• Provide feedback and guidance for Consultant and Associate Consultant team members
• Attend, participate, and lead individual and group scheduled meetings and events
• Respond, engage, and initiate other company communications as appropriate
• Lead and directly engage with clients at conferences and networking events
• Prepare materials for information sessions with communities and clients, and present at speaking engagements
• Demonstrate and practice advanced knowledge of company client engagement practices, and regularly exercise discretion in decision-making
• Utilize working knowledge of company services and contracts to participate and help prepare for client/partner meetings and proposal presentations
• Support the creation, updating, and distribution of company marketing materials and capabilities statements based on subject matter expertise
• Speak at conferences and industry events
• Participate in all aspects of business development, including reviewing, evaluating, and responding to proposals and data calls
• Learn about our pipeline tracking and account management processes
• Build and maintain relationships with teaming partners and clients
• Stay up to date on industry developments
• Attend and participate in all assigned job-related training opportunities
• Prepare and lead training events and information sessions to build community/client engagement
• Makes decisions and exercises judgement on assigned projects, portions of projects, and individual work as technical and subject matter expert
• Provide guidance to others on prioritizing tasks
• Seeks guidance from leadership on prioritizing business goals
• Maintain currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents
• Take on increasingly significant project roles and become an expert in multiple areas of Emergency Management
• Maintain/pursue expert level knowledge, credentials, and career development opportunities
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Lead debris management projects, which are often large scale
• Review FEMA damage assessments for debris eligibility
• Interface with various contractors to reconcile data, interpret and apply regulations and procedures, prepare reports and briefs in support of debris managment efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• Project Management Certification
• Business development experience
• 3-5+ years knowledge of recovery and response programs including FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Public Assistance
• 5-7+ years knowledge and/or experience in two or more Emergency Management Disciplines
• 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