Emergency Management Consultant, Recovery (Environment & Historic Preservation)

Summary

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.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Emergency Management Consultant, Recovery
• Full Time or Part Time: Full time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
• Compensation: $65k-70k/annually
• Travel/Location: Remote with travel required

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:

We are seeking a Consultant with a strong foundation in federal disaster grant programs—particularly FEMA Public Assistance—and experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance, including Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP). This individual will support response and recovery efforts across the country, providing expert guidance on regulatory pathways, environmental reviews, and documentation to ensure compliance and maximize funding eligibility.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

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

• 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. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Consultant has no direct supervisory responsibility but may get exposure to leading portions of projects or task functions.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. 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 if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Work Environment

• Emergency management consultants may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.

• All AC Disaster Consulting (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 Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Requirements

Experience and Education Required

• 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.

Experience and Education Preferred

• 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.

Additional Qualifications:

• 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.

Benefits

Regular status positions will receive these 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 

EEO Statement

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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