Debris Staffing Cadre 2026

Debris Staff - All Levels

Exciting opportunities in emergency management await! 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.

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

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.

These positions will be guided by ACDC's Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Positions are contingent upon work availability, client requirements, and/or client approval. Ability to deploy anywhere in the US with 24-48 hours notice required. Your application is to become part of our cadre list and does not constitute a guaranteed job offer.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Debris Staff - all levels
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary. Must be available to start immediately.
• Compensation: Varies based on role and location, overtime expected. Base rates will vary from $15-35/hour typically depending on specific role.
• Benefits Summary: Not eligible for benefits.
• Travel/Location: Onsite with locations determined by events
• Must be available to start immediately

***PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR RESUME ANY EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE IN DEBRIS RELATED WORK WITH WATERWAYS, PERMITTING, ACI BURNING, ETC.***

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. AC Disaster Consulting is seeking Debris Staff to assist oversight operations in the removal of debris generated by a natural disaster in your area. The Debris Staff will play an integral part of helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference in the world, and interested in supporting local, state, and federal jurisdictions prepare for and recover from disasters.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Report to designated areas at an assigned time.
• Attend safety and operational briefings.
• Work with contractors and crews on-site and report daily or as needed to assigned leadership/field supervisors.
• Monitor the collection of disaster-generated debris from authorized areas and documenting the work as it is performed.
• Ensure that only FEMA eligible debris is removed, loaded and hauled to disposal site.
• Work with contractors and crew in the field and report to the Field Supervisor.
• Operate a Smart Phone Application or Hand-Held Unit to record vital information.
• Ensure that debris loads are properly contained in the loading container.
• Record and report any damage resulting from debris removal operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work outside for long hours in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to pass a Background Check, as needed.
• Be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Be an active listener.
• Possess strong time management skills, along with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Due to the nature of the work, candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to write legibly.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities expected for this role, but higher level roles will have lead/oversight responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work:

Expected schedule 6-7 days per week up to 12 hours per day. Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% travel is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Driving/sitting/standing for hours at a time
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• This is an on-site position in varying weather conditions in possible adverse conditions and debris sites with a moderate noise level.