PRN Reservist

Virginia Department of Emergency Management; Texas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National EMR is seeking reservists to assist impacted communities and first responders on an as-needed basis. Reservists are deployed with 6–12 hour readiness, may travel within 24–48 hours, and receive pay based on job classification.

The role emphasizes emergency management support across disaster responses including hurricane, wildfires, and mass casualty events. Responsibilities include maintaining readiness, completing required ISC/FEMA training, and staying active in agency systems.

Qualifications

• Must maintain deployable status and physical/mental readiness for emergency environments on short notice.
• Adhere to professional integrity and comply with all applicable laws and workplace expectations.
• Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing (annual review).
• Pass background check and drug screening (pre-deployment or random).
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Able to respond to diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and community needs with sensitivity.
• Maintain endurance for extended operations (12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Available for on-call duty and may be required to work flexible hours.
• Support survivors and communities during disasters when alerted.
• Maintain readiness to deploy within 6-12 hours of activation.
• Update availability by the 27th of each month in National EMR app.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual and Operations Manual.
• Deploy within 6–12 hours of activation and update availability.
• Complete agency-directed training including Just-In-Time (JIT) training and mission-specific modules.
• Promote safety by identifying hazards and reporting concerns.
• Foster a culture of safe work practices and report safety concerns to chain of command.
• Maintain active status within agency platforms and complete required training.
• Participate in or support disaster preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives.
• Be flexible to serve in any position during critical circumstances.
• Solve day-to-day operational issues and meet short-term performance goals.
• Support survivors and communities by being available at a moment’s notice.
• Maintain personal readiness to deploy within 6-12 hours of activation.
• Update upcoming availability by the 27th of each month.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary: National EMR consistently seeks talented and hard-working individuals who are eager to assist impacted communities and first responders on an “as needed basis” as reservist employees. Reservists (YOU) are part of an elite, all-hazards response cadre who are available to work intermittently, commit to working when needed, and travel/deploy within 24-48 hours. The cadre plays a key role in keeping National EMR ready to deploy the right people in the right jobs quickly in an emergency management situation. These situations could include hurricane responses, mass shooting(s), wildfire responses, and more. As a company we have responded to every major US incident that has occurred in the last 25 years. We are proud of our record and reputation but recognize we can’t do this without our reservists. Reservists are often retired local, state, or federal civil service employees who consider this line of work as a movement or a calling. Is this your calling? Are you ready to serve?

National EMR does not guarantee length or frequency of deployments. You will be paid for the actual number of hours worked. Pay scales are based on the job classification as determined by National EMR.

National EMR was built on the premise of filling gaps and serving those with the greatest needs in a disaster. National EMR has spent most of our time in the emergency support functions (ESF) of mass care, emergency assistance, housing, human services, public health, and medical services as our core mission areas. Reservists are responsible for maintaining personal readiness and your “active/eligible” status. Reservists will be entering into a fast-paced, ever-shifting, high-pressure environment. You are expected to perform well, make informed decisions, and be prepared to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

To successfully perform the essential functions of a reservist, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 1. Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• 2. Maintain personal readiness to deploy within 6–12 hours of activation, including updated availability in National EMR’s mobile application.
• 3. Complete agency-directed training through the learning management system, including Just-In-Time (JIT) training and mission-specific modules.
• 4. Promote a culture of safety by identifying hazards, reporting safety concerns immediately, and following established safety protocols.
• 5. Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
• 6. Maintain active status within the agency’s platforms, including learning management systems to complete training that may be directed toward self-improvement, mission-specifics, or Just-In-Time (JIT) training.
• 7. Participate in, assist, or supervise a workforce that will conduct disaster preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives as needed.
• 8. Be receptive and flexible to serve in any position when responding to critical circumstances which may have obstacles and/or challenges that need to be overcome.
• 9. Be able to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short-term performance goals.
• 10. Support survivors and communities during disasters by being readily available to assist at a moment’s notice.
• 11. Maintain personal readiness to deploy within 6-12 hours of activation.
• 12. Update upcoming availability within the National EMR’s mobile application by the 27th of each month to respond when needed.
• 13. Other duties as assigned.

Education Req:

Four-year bachelor’s degree in emergency management, Homeland Security, Public Administration or related field preferred, but not required. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree may substitute one year of relevant work experience for each year of education. Applicants are required to demonstrate prior completion of Incident Command System training, including the following FEMA independent study courses:

• IS-100.c Incident Command System
• IS-200.b IS for Single Resources
• IS-700.b National Incident Management System
• IS-800.c National Response Framework

* Proof of course completion for each course above will be required for consideration.

Experience Req:

Experience working for a government agency in a first responder capacity (Fire, Rescue, EMS, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Emergency Management or equivalent), or recent graduate in areas of study related to Emergency Management, Fire/EMS, Homeland Security or Public Administration.

Preferred Courses

Preferred IC's Courses

• ICS 300 – Intermediate ICs for Expanding Incidents
• ICS 400 – Advanced ICs Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents

Requirements:

• 1. Must maintain deployable status and the physical/mental readiness to work in emergency environments on short notice.
• 2. Adhere to high standards of professional integrity and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and workplace expectations.
• 3. Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).
• 4. Successfully pass a background check and drug screening (pre-deployment or random).
• 5. Demonstrate the ability to:
  • a. Work collaboratively across disciplines and communicate effectively (verbal and written).
  • b. Respond sensitively to diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and community needs.
  • c. Navigate high-stress environments with sound judgment and composure.
  • d. Operate independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team with limited supervision.
  • e. Use Microsoft Office and communication tools (radio, satellite phone, mobile apps).
  • f. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
  • g. Maintain professional skills, including strong interpersonal and non-verbal communication.
  • h. Perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, bending and occasionally lifting and/or exceeding 50 lbs.
• 6. Must be capable of maintaining physical endurance and focus during extended operations (12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays).
• 7. Must be available for on-call duty and may be required to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support emergency response and deployment operations.
• 8. Other duties, as assigned.

National Emergency Management and Response is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of National Emergency Management and Response, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.