Emergency Management Specialists: Response Cadre

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Emergency Management Specialists: Response Cadre

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

Position Summary:

As Hagerty grows, we continue to look for talented professionals from a variety of backgrounds to provide holistic solutions to our clients. Currently, we are seeking Emergency Management Specialists to serve on an on-call basis as members of our firm’s Response Cadre . Candidates for these response missions must be available to deploy within 24 to 72 hours of notice and remain on-site for at least 30 days . During an activation, Emergency Management Specialists will work to support the successful completion of our client’s incident objectives and coordinate with various partner agencies and Emergency Support Functions (ESFs).

Please note: As these are not full-time staff positions, candidates only seeking immediate and/or long-term employment should consider Hagerty’s other relevant job postings.

Responsibilities of the Emergency Management Specialist: Response Cadre Include:

• Willing and able to be on-call for travel within 24 to 72 hours of notice and to remain deployed for at least 30 days anywhere in the United States.
• An understanding of the emergency management system and how jurisdictions coordinate together during large-scale incidents.
• The ability to provide summary products for leadership.
• Researching complex issues and presenting outcomes and insights to a supervisor or large audience.
• Implementing incident objectives with a diverse set of agencies and stakeholders.
• The ability able to remain calm and poised under pressure, work successfully on multiple priorities simultaneously, and remain focused when working under tight deadlines.

Qualifications of the Emergency Management Specialists: Response Cadre Include:

• A bachelor’s degree or a higher level degree.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in emergency management or a related field.
• The ability to work 12-hour shifts as needed based on the client’s operational tempo.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) All-Hazards Position Specific training courses or credentials.

Compensation for the Emergency Management Specialists: Response Cadre Includes

• Salary Range of $70,000-$110,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.
• Comprehensive benefits program including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and more.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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Our team includes seasoned emergency managers and leaders from both the public and private sectors, delivering strategic insights to every project.