Senior Incident Management Advisor - Remote- Part-time / as-needed

GHD; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Incident Management Advisor to join their Fast Incident Response Services Team. This part-time role requires over 15 years in emergency management, offering opportunities to mentor and guide teams across North America. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in incident management, with a passion for training diverse audiences and the ability to maintain professionalism in urgent situations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of direct experience in incident management, emergency response, or related field.
• Certified in multiple NIMS ICS roles.
• Experience training or mentoring professionals in ICS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert in Incident Command System (ICS).
• Lead training sessions and provide strategic guidance.
• Support emergency response planning and client coaching.

Skills

Incident Management

Emergency Response

NIMS ICS Training

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management

Job description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

Our pledge to you

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That’s the #PowerOfCommittment

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

GHD’s Fast Incident Response Services Team (GHD FIRST) is seeking a Senior Incident Management Advisor to support our emergency management and preparedness programs on a part-time, as-needed basis.

This role is ideal for professionals with 15+ years of experience in emergency response and incident management, who hold multiple NIMS ICS Position Specific Training Program certifications and are passionate about mentoring others. Your deep knowledge and leadership will help enhance the capabilities of both GHD staff and our clients across North America. This role can be remote or based out of most GHD locations throughout the US.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in :

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert in Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Management , providing strategic guidance to internal and client teams.
• Facilitate and lead ICS training sessions, client coaching, and after-action reviews for drills, exercises, and real-world incidents.
• Provide part-time / as-needed support for emergency response planning, tactical plans, and spill drills.
• Support or lead engagements with existing and prospective clients focused on emergency preparedness and response.
• Collaborate with GHD FIRST leadership to support staff development, training programs, and project execution.

What you will bring to the team :

• 15+ years of direct experience in incident management, emergency response, or a related field.
• Certified and experienced in NIMS ICS Position Specific Training Program for multiple roles (., PSC, OSC, IC, LOFR, PIO).
• Proven experience training or mentoring professionals in ICS and emergency preparedness.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to teach complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with or for railroads, pipelines, utilities, government, or industrial clients preferred.
• Ability to respond to urgent requests with professionalism and composure.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, or a related field preferred.

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