Recovery Planner

AC Disaster Consulting; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Disaster Consulting is seeking a Recovery Planner to support disaster recovery planning and coordination. You will work with state leadership to align partners, track metrics, and integrate FEMA recovery programs with Governor's priorities.

The role requires disaster recovery planning experience, strong organization, and familiarity with IA and PA programs. Immediate deployment and up to 25% travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in disaster recovery planning and operations.
• Knowledge of FEMA IA/PA programs is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with state agencies, local partners, and stakeholders to track recovery metrics and compile information.
• Support the SRTF Manager in implementing recovery strategies and Governor's priorities.
• Document, visualize, monitor, and report on strategic recovery goals for leadership.

Skills

Disaster recovery

FEMA IA/PA

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management/Public Administration

Job description

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. Our experienced professionals have been a part of the growth and modernization of emergency management for nearly 30 years, proudly supporting programs for some of the most challenging natural disasters and catastrophic events under our mission of staying competent, caring, and connected.

MISSION

Driven by compassion. Defined by expertise. Strengthened by collaboration. We empower communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience.

VISION

In the true spirit of emergency management - ACDC seeks to solve crises, both for the communities and individuals affected by disasters as well as for the clients we serve. Our team brings a whole community approach, compassionate guidance and decades of hands-on experience to best embody our core values: competent, caring, and connected.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Recovery Planner
• Full Time/Part Time/PRN: Full Time
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: non-exempt
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
• Hourly/Salary: $35-$40
• Compensation: hourly
• Travel/Location: Onsite office role with 25% local travel

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

The Disaster Recovery Planner will work closely with state recovery leadership, including the Recovery Chief, State Recovery Task Force (SRTF) Manager, Individual Assistance (IA) Officer, and Public Assistance (PA) Officer, to support disaster recovery planning and coordination efforts. This role is responsible for helping align state partners, tracking progress toward recovery objectives, and supporting the integration of FEMA recovery programs in support of the Governor's Recovery Priorities.

The ideal candidate will possess disaster recovery planning experience, strong organizational abilities, and familiarity with FEMA recovery programs and state emergency management operations. Candidates must be able to deploy immediately and operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative recovery environment.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Coordinate with state agencies, local partners, and stakeholders to schedule meetings, track recovery metrics, and compile information for the State Recovery Task Force (SRTF).
• Support the SRTF Manager in implementing recovery strategies and advancing the Governor's Recovery Priorities.
• Work closely with the Recovery Chief to document, visualize, monitor, and report on strategic recovery goals and initiatives.
• Assist the Individual Assistance (IA) Officer and Public Assistance (PA) Officer with FEMA program planning and recovery coordination activities.
• Facilitate integration and collaboration between IA and PA recovery operations across the recovery section.
• Collaborate with section staff and state partners to develop and refine plans for state-led recovery operations.
• Prepare accurate reports, briefings, planning documents, dashboards, and other recovery products for leadership and partner agencies.
• Monitor recovery activities and provide recommendations to improve coordination, efficiency, and achievement of recovery objectives.
• Support ongoing recovery planning efforts and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of disaster recovery operations, FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA) programs, and state emergency management frameworks.
• Strong planning, organization, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop reports, briefings, and planning documents for executive leadership.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple agencies, partners, and recovery programs to achieve strategic recovery objectives.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present data to support decision-making and track recovery progress.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, disaster recovery environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to deploy immediately and work extended hours as needed to support disaster operations.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% local travel
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to manipulate up to 20 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management personnel may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.

Workplace Health & Safety:

We are committed to fostering a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to champion a culture of safety by complying with all health and safety policies and procedures, completing required training, identifying and reporting hazards, exercising sound judgment, and taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, their colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve.

Experience/Education Required:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in disaster recovery, emergency management, strategic planning, recovery operations, or a related field.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience coordinating recovery activities with governmental, non-governmental, or community partners.
• Familiarity with FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA) programs, recovery planning processes, or emergency management operations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Must be available for immediate deployment.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• Three (3) or more years of experience in disaster recovery planning, emergency management, recovery operations, or a related field.
• Experience working within a state emergency management agency, State Recovery Task Force (SRTF), Recovery Support Function (RSF), or similar recovery coordination structure.
• Experience supporting federally declared disaster recovery operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Homeland Security, or a related field.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law. Regular status positions will receive these benefits:

EEO Statement & Disclosures

AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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