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AC Disaster Consulting Emergency Management Air Operations Staff in Tallahassee, Florida
Introduction:
We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.
Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.
The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.
Position Summary:
Job Title: Air Operations Division Staff
Full Time or Part Time: FT - 12 hour work days expected
Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
Compensation: $45-$55/hour
Travel/Location: Onsite
Benefits Summary:
- Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.
Mission of Role/Position Summary:
The Air Operations Division Staff are responsible for supporting air operations within an Emergency Operations Center by assisting with mission management, coordinating aircraft maintenance and fuel, planning missions, and ensuring the transport of rescue and relief supplies. They handle reporting requirements, collaborate with the Logistics Section, and work with other agencies as needed. Depending on the mission's scope, they may assume additional roles to ensure effective air operations management.
Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
Assist the Air Ops Chief with mission management.
Coordinate maintenance/fuel requirements for aircraft.
Assist with coordination of GIS mapping and mission planning.
Coordinate with Logistics Section for the transport of rescue/relief supplies.
Manage regular reporting requirements for Air Ops Chief
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written, particularly in areas of Recovery, Resilience, and Emergency Management.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to develop Disaster Recovery frameworks for clients as requested.
Ability to make project management decisions based on analytical skills. Report and communicate to appropriate stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to conduct program evaluation and analysis based on industry standards.
Ability to work across multiple functions and divisions on various projects.
Proven record of accomplishment with project management best practices and knowledge.
Ability to train others and lead people/projects and/or programs with minimal senior leadership oversight.
Ability to create and maintain relationships with a variety of public and private sector clients.
Demonstrated success in thinking critically, strategic planning, and problem-solving.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong time management skills.
Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles, responsibilities, priorities, and projects.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May have lead responsibilities within projects or small teams depending on function with senior level support.
Expected Hours of Work:
Schedule may vary, but 12-hour work days can be expected. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.
Travel Requirements:
Travel to work site.
Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.
Physical Demands:
Mobility required on-site with clients.
Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.
Working Environment:
Work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites, local government buildings, or some outdoor assignments in/around flightlines or other air operations.
All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.
Requirements
Experience and Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or other applicable field.
5+ years of professional experience with air search and rescue missions.
5+ years of professional experience with flight line management of multiple aircraft types.
Understanding of ICS/NIMS Air Operations.
Experience and Education Preferred
Proficient with Salesforce.
Certified/Licensed aircraft pilots (current or former).
Certified/Licensed airframe technician (current or former).
Certified/Licensed avionics technician (current or former).
Applicable Certifications:
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
ICS position-specific certification preferred:
ICS 100, 200, 700
NIMS ICS E0987 All-Hazards Intro to Air Operations
Additional Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.
Benefits
Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.
EEO Statement
AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.
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