Supervisory Emergency Manager

Akima; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Intra-Data is seeking an Emergency Manager Supervisor at Keesler AFB, MS. The role leads EM staff, ensures asset readiness, and manages C2 operations to mitigate and respond to emergencies and disasters.

The position requires USAF EM specialties, HazMat certifications, NETOP training, and a valid driver’s license, with duties spanning planning, training, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have United States Air Force 3E9X1 Emergency Management specialty code and 3E971 craftsman skill level.
• Experience leading EM management or supervisor teams in the last 4 years.
• Currently qualified as International Fire Service Accreditation Congress HazMat technician and NFPA HazMat technician.
• Completed NETOP I and II training.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-scene command and control (C2) support and manage EOC operations when assigned.
• Perform detection, sampling, and mitigation actions for unknown substances and ensure contamination control.
• Provide CBRNE C2 support, reconnaissance, and team management in support of AF and joint operations.
• Support homeland defense and emergency preparedness; assist civilian authorities on request.
• Maintain Air Force technical orders and CE publications library.
• Populate and manage data and reports in designated databases.
• Respond to suspense items, taskings, and data calls for government representatives as required.
• Develop and implement a unit self-inspection program per AF IG guidance.
• Maintain trained professionals, certifications, and licensing for EM readiness.
• Facilitate the Installation Emergency Management Working Group (EMWG).
• Develop EM planning documents, 702/IEMP 10-2 plans and unit checklists.

Skills

EM management

Team leadership

C2 coordination

Training & certification

Budget forecasting

Education

High school diploma or GED

IFSTA HazMat Technician certification

NETOP I & II training

NFPA HazMat Technician certification

Job description

AID is looking for an Emergency Manager Supervisor to work at Keesler AFB, MS. To join our team of outstanding professionals.

The EM Section Chief is responsible for managing the EM staff while ensuring 100% accountability, maintenance, and serviceability of EM assets and resources required to perform the EM mission on KAFB. The EM mission consists of, but is not limited to, the following functions: Prepare for, respond to, mitigate and support recovery from any and all emergencies, incidents, or disasters affecting KAFB; man-made or naturally occurring. Respond appropriately to all major accidents, natural disasters, any use of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), and associated tasks and functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-scene command and control (C2) support as well as Emergency Operations Center (EOC) maintenance and management when tasked or appropriate.
• Perform specialized detection, sampling and collection, and mitigation actions of unknown substances as well as contamination control procedures.
• Provide Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) C2 support, reconnaissance, and specialized team management to support Air Force (AF), joint service, and state/local contingency plans during accidental release, contingency operations or terrorist use of CBRNE material.
• Support homeland defense, emergency preparedness and provide support to civilian authority when requested through the installation commander. In addition to the contingency operations capability, provide C2 support to the installation in the event of natural or man-made disasters.
• Maintain AF technical order and publications library for Civil Engineering (CE) activities.
• Populate, maintain, update, generate, and manage data and reports from current and government designated database system.
• Respond to all suspense’s, taskings, data calls, and reports to Government representatives as required.
• Generate, distribute, file, and maintain records of all required inspections, testing, training, certifications, operating instructions, local reports, appointments, and policy letters.
• Develop and implement a self-inspection program to address the areas outlined in the current Air Force Inspector General (IG) Inspection Guidance.
• Maintain fully trained and qualified professionals, certifications, and licensing to perform all Readiness and EM functions.
• Facilitate the Installation Emergency Management Working Group (EMWG).
• Develop, coordinate, update, execute, and review EM planning documents and publications and those documents required to establish and maintain an effective installation EM program. This includes, but is not limited to, 702 Plan, IEMP 10-2 Plan.
• Develop and provide a unit-specific checklist template for use by Unit EM Reps as required by AF guidance and regulations.
• Deliver EM education and training (CBRN Defense Training, DRF Training).
• Forecast EM budget.
• Manage flight operational needs to include response equipment.
• Develop exercise input aligning with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and MAJCOM readiness assessments.
• Conduct unit Staff Assistant Visit (SAV) and assessments, identify deficiencies, perform trend analysis, develop recommendations, prepare reports, brief the wing staff, and perform follow-up actions for all base host and tenant organizations and agencies.
• Brief incoming personnel on EM risks and safety actions.
• Provide information to base personnel and dependents on natural disaster and major accident preparedness.

Qualifications

• Must have received the United States Air Force 3E9X1, Emergency Management specialty code, and have been formally awarded the 3E971, craftsman skill level.
• Must have experience performing in an EM management or supervisor capacity, leading a team of Emergency Managers in the last four (4) years.
• Currently qualified as International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and National Fire Protection Act hazardous materials technicians.
• Currently have completed NETOP I and II training.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Job ID

2026-24464

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Intra-Data (AID), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics services provider. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AID, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AID provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AID delivers flexible, full-spectrum facilities, maintenance, and repair and logistics services that enable our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and enhance the value of their existing assets.

As an AID employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.