Onsite Emergency Operations Chief

AC Disaster Consulting; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Disaster Consulting seeks an Operations Section Chief for deployment to Colorado EOC sites. This full-time role requires coordinating missions, managing resources, and aligning with incident objectives alongside SERT leadership and field teams.

You will drive incident action planning, direct liaison with field units, and ensure operational continuity during 12-hour shifts with on-site requirements in Colorado. Strong ICS and emergency management background preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field.
• Experience within the Incident Command Framework at state or federal levels.
• Experience in Emergency Operations Center or disaster response; at least 2 activations or exercises; supervisory or key support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
• Ability to make critical decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate priority missions and resource deployment with Operations Section Branch Directors.
• Collaborate with the AHIMT Unit Leader to deploy teams and manage mutual aid requests.
• Identify resource needs beyond state agency inventories and communicate them to the Logistics Section Chief.
• Ensure SERT operational objectives meet local needs by coordinating with SERT field staff.
• Deploy and maintain communication with liaisons in affected areas through coordination with the SERT Field Operations Branch Director.
• Participate in Incident Action Plan meetings and provide an operational perspective.
• Conduct operational meetings with Branch Directors and ESFs to resolve issues and maintain coordination with other Chiefs.
• Oversee Incident Action Plan implementation and ensure leadership decisions translate into action.
• Be prepared to explain status of field operations and make recommendations and projections by end of operation.
• Contribute to development and implementation of transition plans based on incident complexity.
• Supervise development of Operations Section contingency plans for the incident.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Government familiarity

Critical thinking

Organization and attention to detail

Time management

Desire to help people

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management

Master's degree in Emergency Management (preferred)

CEM certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

WebEOC

ICS certification (preferred)

Job description

AC Disaster Consulting seeks an Operations Section Chief for deployment to Colorado EOC sites. This full-time role requires coordinating missions, managing resources, and aligning with incident objectives alongside SERT leadership and field teams.

You will drive incident action planning, direct liaison with field units, and ensure operational continuity during 12-hour shifts with on-site requirements in Colorado. Strong ICS and emergency management background preferred.