Emergency Management Cadre

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of professional emergency management or emergency response experience.
• Commanding knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and how to execute assigned roles within the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Past mobilizations responding to disasters.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft products and incident management software programs (WebEOC, Veoci, and/or Knowledge Center).
• Willingness to deploy for more than a month, and work shifts up to 12 hours as needed based on the client’s operational tempo.
• Incident Command System Courses including:
  • ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • ICS-700: National Incident Management System. An Introduction
  • ICS-800: National Response Framework. An Introduction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Incident Command System Courses including 
  • ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
  • ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff 

• Formal certifications specific to emergency management, such as IAEM’s Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or a state-level emergency management credential designation.

• Team management skills, including delegating work and following up on tasks and objectives.

• Incident Command System-specific credentials including:

  • L950: All-Hazards Position Specific Incident Commander

  • L952: All-Hazards Position Specific Public Information Officer

  • L958: All-Hazards Position Specific Operations Section Chief

  • L962: All-Hazards Position Specific Planning Section Chief

  • L965: All-Hazards Position Specific Resources Unit Leader

  • L964: All-Hazards Position Specific Situation Unit Leader

  • L967: All-Hazards Position Specific Logistics Section Chief

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and climb up and down stairs.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Standing or walking outside in adverse weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat.

• Working on site with loud equipment for extended periods of time.

Additional Information:

• Location: Nationwide and must be able to deploy

• Position Type: On-Call

• Status: Non-Exempt

• Pay: Hourly

• Travel: As required; Up to 100% during emergencies/mobilizations.

This position with Tetra Tech is temporary and on an "as needed" basis and will end. It is understood that your employment is to be on an "at will" basis. Neither our stating your salary in annualized terms nor our comments nor representations in any other respects are intended to express or imply that you will be working either for any duration or under a contract of employment.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

• Merit-based financial rewards.

• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.

• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science^® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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