Remote Emergency Planning Specialist: Mitigation Exercises

AC Disaster Consulting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Disaster Consulting is seeking an Emergency Management Planning Specialist to support planning, training, and exercise projects nationwide. Positions are temporary with potential for full-time, on-site deployments across the country; travel up to 50% is expected.

The role emphasizes collaboration with local, state, and federal jurisdictions, development of EOPs/COOPs, THIRA and AARs, and the delivery of training programs to internal staff and external partners.

Qualifications

• 1-7+ years in emergency management planning and preparedness.
• Experience with designing and delivering training programs, exercises, and drills.
• Knowledge of state/local plans, agencies and funding sources.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and maintenance of all-hazards emergency preparedness plans (EOPs, COOPs, annexes).
• Coordinate with local, regional, and state stakeholders to align with NRF, NIMS, ICS and CPG 101.
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate discussion-based and operations-based exercises using HSEEP.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance emergency management capabilities.
• Conduct THIRA and capability assessments to inform planning priorities.
• Lead and support development of hazard mitigation and climate adaptation plans.
• Draft and update emergency management protocols, SOPs, and guidance.
• Prepare AARs and IPs after exercises or real events to drive improvements.
• Support grant writing and administration for preparedness initiatives.
• Serve in EOC during exercises or activations as needed.
• Develop Incident Action Plans and Situations Reports for EOC activations.

Skills

Communication skills

Emergency planning

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Collaboration & independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field

Job description

AC Disaster Consulting is seeking an Emergency Management Planning Specialist to support planning, training, and exercise projects nationwide. Positions are temporary with potential for full-time, on-site deployments across the country; travel up to 50% is expected.

The role emphasizes collaboration with local, state, and federal jurisdictions, development of EOPs/COOPs, THIRA and AARs, and the delivery of training programs to internal staff and external partners.