Emergency Management Planners: Response Cadre

Hagerty Consulting, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

FSAs (health & transit)

Job summary

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. is seeking Emergency Management Planners for its Response Cadre to support state and local governments during disasters.

These contract‑based deployments may last a minimum of 30 days and require deployment within 24 to 72 hours of travel notice across the United States. Ideal candidates have at least three years of emergency management experience, strong ICS/NIMS knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Willing to be on-call with travel within 24–72 hours of notice.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts as needed.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advisor in the Planning Section in a government client environment using ICS.
• Researching, tracking data, and creating reports for clients responsible for decision making.
• Provide administrative support and/or perform additional tasking in non‑planning disciplines as needed, such as taking meeting notes during situation briefings.
• Coordinate with logistics and operations staff to ensure mission success.
• Support the successful completion of client incident objectives and coordinate with various partner agencies.

Skills

Emergency management experience

ICS/NIMS knowledge

Travel readiness 24–72 hours

12-hour shift flexibility

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong written and verbal skills

Bachelor's degree or higher

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Make a difference with a team committed to resilience, leadership, and tackling challenges that shape stronger communities.

Our people are our greatest strength. We bring together top talent to solve complex challenges, offering rewarding careers that provide purpose, growth, and impact.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the well‑being and financial security of our regular, full-time, and project‑specific employees. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, a 401(k) Plan, and Pre‑Tax Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Transportation. We also provide Short‑and‑Long‑Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and various types of paid leave, including sick, parental, and bereavement. Additional perks, such as discounted memberships, further enhance our commitment to employee well‑being.

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Commitment to Our Values

At Hagerty, our core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence guide everything we do. These values shape our culture and drive the exceptional service we deliver. We foster a collaborative environment that encourages new ideas, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement. By upholding the highest standards, we empower our team to lead, innovate, and create lasting impact–both within our organization and in the communities we serve.

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Life at Hagerty

A day in the life of a Hagerty professional is dynamic, rewarding, and driven by a shared commitment to excellence. Our team collaborates on impactful projects, tackling complex challenges with ingenuity and expertise. We cultivate a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged, achievements are celebrated, and employees are empowered to lead, innovate, and succeed.

What Our Professionals Are Saying

"While in local government, I had the benefit of working with the former Mayor and Founder of Hagerty Consulting, Steve Hagerty. When looking for a new role, I didn't have to look far for a company where I could continue to support local governments. Now, I serve under our COO, supporting Hagerty’s internal operations. I take pride in improving internal functions as my efforts allow my colleagues to spend their time and energy serving our clients."

"What I love most about my role at Hagerty is the opportunity to truly shape my own journey. I’m able to pursue projects and opportunities that align with my passions and have the potential to shape the future of our industry. The best part? I know I have the full support of my colleagues to help turn those ideas into reality."

"My former boss went to Hagerty and liked it so much he said I had to come work here—three years later, the rest is history! I love my role because I’m able to use my expertise in different ways and mentor younger colleagues. I enjoy helping them discover their passions and find learning opportunities. Hagerty strives to ensure that everyone is on the right project that aligns with their skills."

Jobs at Hagerty

Emergency Management Planners: Response Cadre

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem‑solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

Emergency Management Planners on our Response Cadre will be responsible for providing support to state and local government agencies in their active disaster missions. This team of on‑call professionals may deploy to Emergency Operations Center (EOC) sites and/or field environments to advise clients on managing their response to natural disasters and other crisis events. These missions will be for a minimum of 30 days will require deployment within 24-to-72‑hour notice of travel for activations.

Emergency Management Planners: Response Cadre candidates will be considered for membership on a roster of professionals available for contract‑based deployment positions.

Please note: As these are not full‑time staff positions, candidates only seeking immediate and/or long‑term employment should consider Hagerty’s other relevant job postings.

• Serve as an advisor in the Planning Section in a government client environment utilizing the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Researching, tracking data, and creating reports for clients responsible for decision making.
• Provide administrative support and/or perform additional tasking in non‑planning disciplines as needed, such as taking meeting notes during situation briefings.
• Coordinate with logistics and operations section staff to ensure mission success.
• Support the successful completion of our client’s incident objectives and coordinate with various partner agencies and Emergency Support Functions (ESFs).

Qualifications for Emergency Management Planners: Response Cadre Include:

• At least three (3) years of professional experience in emergency management or a related field, such as prior experience in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), on an Incident Management Team (IMT), Planning Section, or similar.
• Demonstrated understanding of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), how jurisdictions coordinate together during large-scale incidents, or implementing incident objectives during emergencies.
• Willing and able to be on‑call for travel within 24 to 72 hours of notice and to remain deployed for at least 30 days anywhere in the United States.
• The ability to work 12‑hour shifts as needed based on the client’s operational tempo.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a focus on the development of plans, procedures, and other deliverables.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Salary range of $50,000 - $110,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.
• Comprehensive benefits program, including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and more.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay‑off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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Our team includes seasoned emergency managers and leaders from both the public and private sectors, delivering strategic insights to every project.