Disaster Response Specialist

Disaster Response Specialist

United States

Temporary

Mid Level

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DISASTER RESPONSE SPECIALIST

THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LOCATION: Onsite in Disaster Impacted Area

Position Summary:

We are a leading Disaster Recovery Emergency Management Consulting firm and are growing our team of Disaster Response Specialists (DRS) for anticipated episodic opportunities to provide critical support to communities affected by disaster events. The Disaster Response Specialists we are seeking are knowledgeable and experienced in the Emergency Management Field. We provide a wide array of response services to clients working directly with affected individuals and communities operating in a variety of areas including shelter operations, EOCs, field operations, disaster recovery centers, and technology support roles, to name a few areas. The DRS will implement response strategies, coordinate with stakeholders, and work with teams to ensure services are provided as directed to meet the client needs. This is episodic work where you will deploy for potentially extended periods of time to work closely in the field supporting operations resulting from disaster events.

Job Duties and Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Deploy to disaster-affected areas to provide on-the-ground support.

• • Assist in setting up, managing, coordinating, and supporting operational needs of the response effort as directed.
• • Oversee and provide guidance to teams providing services that address the immediate, basic needs of people affected or displaced by a disaster.

• Follow and enforce all guidelines, policies, and procedures associated with the assignment.

• • Supervise and/or manage assigned teams providing Mass Care services, including but limited to sheltering, feeding, hydration, and distribution of emergency supplies.
• • Collaborate with local agencies, non-profit organizations, and volunteers to maximize support efforts and streamline response activities.
• • Ensure and maintain accurate records of activities including incident logs, inventories, and operational updates.
• • Prepare detailed reports for internal review and external reporting to stakeholders as directed.
• • Participate in and assist with training programs to ensure a knowledgeable team meeting all project requirements.
• • Assist in planning and conducting drills and exercises to compliment and improve operations.
• • Ensure all health and safety protocols and procedures are followed

• Complete all required training as directed.

• • Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the team’s success.

• Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, survivors, and team members.

• Ability to assess situations and take appropriate action in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Ability to lead, guide and manage staff, demonstrating adaptability, active listening, conflict resolution, and empathy in challenging environments.

• Maintain a personal and professional high state of readiness and professional training.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.

• Current certifications in Incident Command System (ICS) and completion of applicable FEMA Independent Study courses, preferred.

• Must have computer skills, including using Microsoft Office Suite applications with ability to quickly learn new computer software, programs, or tools.

• Possess a valid state issued driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

• Upon notification of activation, ability to quickly deploy to assigned client location.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Mobility required to travel to disaster sites and affected communities working on-site ex. Shelters, DRCs, mobile command centers, local government buildings, EOCs, or hospitals.

• • Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• • May require work in adverse weather conditions and challenging environments.

• Ability to work up to twelve-hour shifts maintaining flexibility for longer shifts as needed.

• • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• • Ability to lift 25 lbs. throughout the day and as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

• • Qualified and experience as an ICS Command or General Staff Team Member, preferred.
• • Familiar with the preparation, activation, and demobilization of Mass Care services, preferred.
• • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:

• Shelter Worker Supervisor/Manager

• Mass Care Supervisor/Manager

• Feeding Site Supervisor/Manager

• Point of Distribution (POD) Supervisor/Manager

• Logistics/Warehouse/Inventory Supervisor/Manager

• • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience managing staff.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description incorporates the job's core responsibilities. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Upon hire, secondary employment and other employment restrictions must be disclosed and approved.

Tidal Basin HoldCo, LLC and its affiliated companies, which includes Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.