Debris Field Liaison

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: Manager of Debris Field Liaison
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
• Compensation: $28-$35/hour
• Benefits Summary: Not eligible for benefits
• Travel/Location: Up to 100% travel (Florida)

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for our clients. AC Disaster Consulting is seeking Debris Managers/Liaisons/Project Managers to assist in the removal of debris generated by a natural disaster in your area. The debris oversight team will play an integral part of helping citizens and communities recover from natural disasters. Applicants should be passionate about making a difference in the world, and interested in supporting local, state, and federal jurisdictions recover from disasters.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Assist with assigned projects.

• Ensure process adherence is followed in line with client and AC Disaster policies and procedures.
• Liaise and guide clients on debris management activities.
• Provide debris oversight activities.
• Support project management in assigned debris area.
• Identify potential impacts and implications of debris management policy change, and provide briefings as required to appropriate partners.
• Conducts meetings and briefings with applicants related to debris management issues.
• Conduct and address any inconsistencies, special considerations, or compliance issues with the focus of debris management.
• Develop, maintain, and implement debris management plans and procedures associated with effective and efficient program delivery.
• Perform quality control review of work completed by the larger debris management team.
• Research, analyze, and organize data as needed
• Participate in deployment teams to assist clients in emergency situations and/or activations.
• Pursue trainings, credentials, and development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of FEMA damage assessments and Debris Eligibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective and proactive communication with local, state, and federal stakeholders as well as internal team members.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Ability to collaborate and work in partnerships.
• Combined knowledge of debris management, disaster recovery, and local, state, and federal legislation.
• Proficiency with technology, specifically Microsoft Office 365.

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. Work on evenings and weekends including 7 days per week with 12 hour shifts. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 100% travel is expected for this position.
• 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, push, pull up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.
• Ability to perform essential tasks such as talking, hearing, using hands and fingers for handling or feeling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Ability to travel to various locations and sites daily if required.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management consultants may 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 or local government buildings.
• Work in outdoor environment.
• Moderate noise level.
• Travel via automobile on daily basis.
• May require long hours in a variety of weather conditions outside.

Requirements

Experience/Education Required:

• Minimum two years of experience with FEMA damage assessments and debris eligibility.
• At least two years of experience debris supervision/project oversight.
• Experience working large disaster recovery projects.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• Minimum five years of experience with FEMA damage assessments and debris eligibility.
• At least three years of experience debris supervision.
• Five or more years' experience working large disaster recovery projects.
• At least three years of project management experience in the emergency management field.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required.
• 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. Regular status positions will receive these benefits:

EEO Statement

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