PRN Reservist

National Emergency Management and Response; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

National Emergency Management and Response in Wisconsin seeks reservist employees to assist communities and first responders. This role requires maintaining readiness to deploy on short notice during emergencies. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. Duties include training, supporting disaster initiatives, and responding to community needs. A valid driver’s license and a successful background check are required. The position is not full-time but is essential for emergency response efforts.

Qualifications

• Must maintain deployable status and physical readiness for emergency environments.
• Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal readiness to deploy within 6–12 hours of activation.
• Support survivors and communities during disasters.
• Conduct disaster preparedness and response initiatives.

Skills

Ability to respond sensitively to diverse cultural needs

Strong interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field

Tools

Mobile applications

Communication tools (radio, satellite phone)

Job description

Overview

National EMR seeks talented individuals who are eager to assist impacted communities and first responders on an as-needed basis as reservist employees. Reservists are part of an elite, all-hazards response cadre 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 shootings, wildfires, and more. This is NOT a full-time job. Reservists may be deployed to fulfill any role specifically related to the incident, and deployment roles will be based on reservists’ skills, performance, and experience. 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.

Education and Experience

Education Req: Required - 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 ICS 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: Required - 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 ICS Courses

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

Responsibilities and Duties

Reservists may be assigned to any role within an emergency response under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• Maintain personal readiness to deploy within 6–12 hours of activation, including updated availability in National EMR’s mobile application.
• Complete agency-directed training through the learning management system, including Just-In-Time (JIT) training and mission-specific modules.
• Promote a culture of safety by identifying hazards, reporting safety concerns immediately, and following established safety protocols.
• Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
• 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.
• Participate in, assist, or supervise a workforce that will conduct disaster preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives as needed.
• 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.
• Be able to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short-term performance goals.
• Support survivors and communities during disasters by being readily available to assist at a moment’s notice.
• Update upcoming availability within the National EMR’s mobile application by the 27th of each month to respond when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Additional: English (United States)

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.