Disaster Response Deployment Technician

Socket.dev; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Operation Blessing (OB) is seeking a Deployment Technician in Virginia Beach to support disaster-response activities, train volunteers, coordinate logistics, and ensure deployable readiness. The role requires hands-on skills in construction, strong leadership, and the ability to operate under challenging conditions both domestically and internationally.

You will lead teams, manage resources, and stay adaptable as situations change rapidly, with a focus on ministry goals and community impact.

Qualifications

• 3 years of management experience preferred, preferably in military, emergency response, humanitarian, disaster relief, or event-management environments
• Experience leading, training, or coaching teams in dynamic or high‑pressure environments
• Hands‑on experience with basic carpentry, remodeling, construction, or housing repairs; contractor experience or industry qualifications a plus
• Strong project management, logistics, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to remain calm, flexible, and effective when circumstances change quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to participate in media interviews
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, contractors, community members, and organizational leaders
• A current passport and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to obtain and maintain required international‑travel vaccinations
• CPR/AED/First Responder certification preferred
• CDL Class A with Air Brake endorsement, or the ability to obtain one; forklift certification is a plus
• Demonstrated life application of Biblical principles and practices in alignment with OB’s non‑profit Christian mission

Responsibilities

• You’ll support disaster response efforts from preparation to recovery, deploying domestically or internationally as needed to coordinate logistics, support field operations, and help communities rebuild.
• Between deployments, you’ll focus on training, preparedness, and maintaining the resources and equipment needed for a rapid response.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership training

Team coaching

Project management

Logistics coordination

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Driver's license

International travel readiness

Carpentry experience

Physical stamina

Biblical principles

Tools

Inventory software

Transportation software

Job description

Operation Blessing (OB) is seeking a Deployment Technician in Virginia Beach to support disaster-response activities, train volunteers, coordinate logistics, and ensure deployable readiness. The role requires hands-on skills in construction, strong leadership, and the ability to operate under challenging conditions both domestically and internationally.

You will lead teams, manage resources, and stay adaptable as situations change rapidly, with a focus on ministry goals and community impact.