Emergency Management Specialist
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- Four (4) years of emergency management experience. City, County or State-level emergency management experience preferred.
- Understanding of the FEMA six-step planning process, emergency management exercise programs, and principles.
- Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses (such as through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute classroom and/or on-line training programs) and recognized training and/or education in emergency management, public health, continuity, and/or strategic planning.
- Successful completion of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training.
- Familiarity with FEMA Homeland Security grant programs is a plus.
- Understanding of basic project management concepts including client management and performing to the project scope and timeline under the guidance of the project manager.
- Must be able to work independently and effectively coordinate projects at the ground level on a daily basis on behalf of the project manager.Demonstrated ability to establish priorities to complete work in a timely manner, despite changes in workload or assignment, pressure of deadlines, or competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communications skills and works well within a team structure.
- Experience reaching consensus with multiple stakeholders that have different goals and opinions.
- Excellent time management, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Must be able to drive a motor vehicle and pass a motor vehicle records check. - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in emergency management or related field is preferred. Preferred certifications include:
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manger (AEM) from IAEM
- Certified Continuity Planner from either DRII or FEMA
- Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP
- Generally, the consultant will work in an office environment and use computer and telephone to conduct business. This position requires travel which will be intermittent and scheduled based on client needs, but may last for up to a week at a time. During travel periods, the work environment will vary between an office setting and a field setting for client meetings or drills/exercises. Drills/exercises may take place in austere conditions or inclement weather.
For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability - No calls or agencies