Operations Section Chief

Responsibilities

• Coordinate priority missions and resource deployment with Operations Section Branch Directors
• Collaborate with the AHIMT Unit Leader to deploy teams and manage mutual aid requests
• Identify resource needs and communicate them to the Logistics Section Chief
• Participate in Incident Action Plan meetings and provide an operational perspective
• Conduct operational meetings with Branch Directors and Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)
• Manage tactical incident activities and oversee Incident Action Plan (IAP) implementation
• Supervise the development of Operations Section related contingency plans

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or applicable field
• Experience working within the Incident Command Framework at state or federal levels
• Experience in an Emergency Operations Center or disaster response (at least 2 activations/exercises in a supervisory capacity)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel
• Completion of training courses: IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800, E/G/L-0191, E/L-0958, O-0305
• Experience with financial management applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional experience in emergency management
• Master’s degree in Emergency Management or a related field
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification
• Proficiency with Web EOC
• ICS position-specific certification

About the Company

AC Disaster Consulting is a leading, national consulting firm providing full-spectrum emergency management services including planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation to the public and private sectors.