Emergency Management Specialists: Response Cadre

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

As Hagerty grows, we continue to look for talented professionals from a variety of backgrounds to provide holistic solutions to our clients. Currently, we are seeking Emergency Management Specialists to serve on an on-call basis as members of our firm’s Response Cadre. Candidates for these response missions must be available to deploy within 24 to 72 hours of notice and remain on-site for at least 30 days. During an activation, Emergency Management Specialists will work to support the successful completion of our client’s incident objectives and coordinate with various partner agencies and Emergency Support Functions (ESFs).

Please note: As these are not full-time staff positions, candidates only seeking immediate and/or long-term employment should consider Hagerty’s other relevant job postings.

Responsibilities of the Emergency Management Specialist: Response Cadre Include:

• Willing and able to be on-call for travel within 24 to 72 hours of notice and to remain deployed for at least 30 days anywhere in the United States.
• An understanding of the emergency management system and how jurisdictions coordinate together during large-scale incidents.
• The ability to provide summary products for leadership.
• Researching complex issues and presenting outcomes and insights to a supervisor or large audience.
• Implementing incident objectives with a diverse set of agencies and stakeholders.
• The ability able to remain calm and poised under pressure, work successfully on multiple priorities simultaneously, and remain focused when working under tight deadlines.

• A bachelor’s degree or a higher level degree.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in emergency management or a related field.
• The ability to work 12-hour shifts as needed based on the client’s operational tempo.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) All-Hazards Position Specific training courses or credentials.