Deployable Emergency Communications Specialist

National Emergency Management and Response; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Auxiliary Communicator (AuxC) role at National Emergency Management and Response supports interoperable radio communications during incidents, disasters, and exercises. It emphasizes readiness, deployability, and integration with incident command structures across local, state, and national networks.

This is not a full-time position; deployments are paid by the hour and depend on mission needs. Pay scales reflect the job classification and actual hours worked.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or have 4 years of verifiable experience.
• Completion proof required for each course listed above.
• AuxComm endorsement and FCC Amateur Radio License required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate emergency communications systems (VHF/UHF/HF) in incident operations.
• Maintain readiness of personal and assigned communications equipment and go-kits.
• Support incident communications plans (ICS-205).
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, AUXCOMM standards, and interoperability practices.
• Participate in training, drills, and exercises to sustain readiness.
• Coordinate with Incident Command, EOCs, and partner agencies.
• Maintain AUXCOMM qualification status and good standing with AUXCOMM USA.
• Assist in testing and maintaining National EMR’s AUXCOMM, SAROS, and AUCOMM capabilities.
• Provide field-ready communications solutions in austere environments.
• Adhere to National EMR Policies, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• Maintain readiness to deploy within 6-12 hours and update availability in the app.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electronics/telecommunications-related field

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management / Homeland Security / Public Administration or related field

4 years of verifiable experience

Tools

IS-100.c Incident Command System

IS-200.b ICS for Single Resources

IS-700.b National Incident Management System

IS-800.c National Response Framework

AuxComm endorsement (AUXCOMM)

FCC Amateur Radio License (Technician or higher)

Job description

The Auxiliary Communicator (AuxC) role at National Emergency Management and Response supports interoperable radio communications during incidents, disasters, and exercises. It emphasizes readiness, deployability, and integration with incident command structures across local, state, and national networks.

This is not a full-time position; deployments are paid by the hour and depend on mission needs. Pay scales reflect the job classification and actual hours worked.