Employment

EM Partners – Who We Are

EM Partners is a rapidly growing company of leading experts who are passionate about disaster preparedness, recovery, and mitigation. We provide Technical Assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support of its mission under various sub-prime contracts for Public Assistance (PA). The PA program supports the recovery efforts of States, Counties, Municipalities, Tribes, and Private Non-Profits by providing them with grant assistance for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure. We are not a disaster staffing agency, instead we provide our clients with a full spectrum of emergency management services. Our focus is broad and progressive for a future that’s ever changing.

Job Description

We are actively searching for highly motivated, dedicated, and experienced professionals to fill various Full-Time Temporary Positions. This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS Public Trust Clearance. This position is contingent upon customer requirements and/or their approval. The Public Assistance positions will be embedded within FEMA to provide technical assistance that may include:

• Conducting site visits and damage assessments of disaster-related damaged infrastructure
• Collaborating with the State and local governments to develop detailed damage descriptions, scopes of work (SOW) and cost estimates for restoration of damaged infrastructure and for cost effective hazard mitigation measures
• Working with the State and local governments to come to agreement on damage descriptions, scopes of work, and cost estimates
• Providing technical support and guidance on assessing damaged facilities, and grant formulation to ensure smooth delivery of the program to applicants.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, MS Word; as well as Google Earth.
• Ability and experience in conducting in person and virtual meetings using digital conference platforms such as MS Teams and Zoom.
• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours.
• Typically commit to a minimum 6-month assignment in remote locations and in disaster conditions.
• Ability to professionally interact with people such as FEMA Applicants, Grant Recipients, and other disaster recovery stakeholders.
• To be successful in an entry level position, you will need to have a minimum of 2-5 years of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) experience.
• Qualifications for the Mid-Level is an undergraduate degree and 5-10 years of FEMA PA experience .
• Qualifications for the Senior level is an undergraduate degree and 10-15 years of FEMA PA experience.

Additional desired experience and skills

• Knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Program/Policy
• Trained in the “new” PA delivery model preferred
• FEMA PA experience preferred
• Active FEMA badge

Preferred Qualifications

• Professionals with construction-related experience are a plus, such as:
  • Civil engineers
  • Construction managers
  • Construction estimators
  • Structural engineers
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Electrical engineers
  • Environmental engineers/planners
  • Coastal engineers
  • Planners
  • Site inspectors
  • Project managers
  • Architects

• Other essential professionals in support of recovery operations, such as:
  • Accountants
  • Insurance specialists
  • Appraisers
  • Environmental scientists
  • Biologists
  • Wetland specialists
  • Financial analysts
  • Geologists
  • Working knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG).
  • Working knowledge of FEMA’s Cost Estimating Format (CEF) and RS Means.

Background

Priority hiring will be given to currently badged individuals.

Must be able to pass a DHS background investigation, this process can take up to two months to receive a security clearance. (No unfavorable issues within the last 7 years such as DUI, felony or alcohol and drug abuse).

Compensation

• Aggressive compensation based on credentials, experience, and degrees.
• Compensation is dependent upon educational and professional background, experience and to-be-decided classification and skill level, per FEMA contractual guidelines.
• Per diem (food and lodging), and rapid reimbursement at GSA rates apply to all staff living greater than 50 miles from duty station.
• The process from interview-to-hire moves at a rapid pace. We can get you deployed quickly! If you are interested in supporting FEMA efforts, please submit your application now for consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Amount of Travel Required 100%

• Must be willing to temporarily relocate to a disaster site, for an extended period of time.
• Rotation to place of residence reimbursed and allowed every 30-45 days, depending on details outlined on the FEMA Task Order.

Senior Emergency Management Planner

EM-Partners – Who We Are

We help communities heal from natural and man-made disasters with plans tailored to their needs that help them before, during and after the initial impacts. With our experience in customized approaches and solutions for public and private organizations, you’ll have a strong partner in us!

Job Description

We are continually accepting resumes for various Full-Time Temporary Positions.

The selected candidate will be responsible for collecting, analyzing and synthesizing data related to emergency planning for all hazards.

Conducting project stakeholder coordination and outreach activities. Supporting emergency preparedness planning projects. Activities may include project/task management, facilitating stakeholder meetings, collecting and analyzing data, development of work plans, and developing emergency response and recovery plans.

Managing planning projects including directing/coordinating the collection, analyses and synthesis of data related to all hazards planning. Developing and managing client relationships and conducting project stakeholder coordination and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency/disaster management, public safety, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least eight (8) years’ experience in emergency planning at local, state or federal level or minimum ten (10) years progressive experience related to emergency management or emergency response operations.
• PMP or CEM Certification is highly desired.
• Primary authorship of an approved emergency or homeland security plan, standard operating procedures, or standard operating guidelines currently in use by a county, city, or state federal organization. (Identify plans within resume)
• Ability to develop Courses of Action (COA) and prepare a COA decision brief.
• Knowledge of keystone doctrine and planning guides.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills; ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences, adjust presentation to audience, and speak comfortably in front of wide group of emergency management personnel.
• Practical experience facilitating a variety of stakeholders at the local, state, and/or federal level to achieve defined objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, MS Word; as well as Google Earth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Persons with operational experience in development of strategies and plans for response to terrorism, natural, and technological hazards including Scenario driven plans at the local, state, and/or federal level.
• Familiarity with current requirements, guidance, planning processes, and practices.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis, as well as prepare an Information Analysis Brief.
• Ability to write a work plan for developing deliberate plans, to include all-hazards and scenario-based plans.
• Ability to quickly research federal and state regulatory bases for programs, guidance, and technical materials, condense and analyze the information, then use it to devise models for application in operational environments.
• Clearly articulate issues/concerns, concise technical reports for delivery to customers.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Ability to efficiently apply existing knowledge as well as assimilate new material quickly and apply it across a broad range of projects.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environment with individuals from diverse areas of specialization.
• Strong Communication and listening skills – ability to identify critical customer needs.
• Project management or team leadership skills desired.

Background

Must be able to pass a background investigation (no unfavorable issues within the last 7 years such as DUI, felony or alcohol and drug abuse).

Compensation

Aggressive compensation based on credentials, experience, and degrees. Compensation is dependent upon educational and professional background, experience and to-be-decided classification and skill level, per contractual guidelines. Per diem (food and lodging), and rapid reimbursement at GSA rates apply to all staff living greater than 50 miles from duty station.

Amount of Travel Required

Travel and temporary deployment to disaster locations is possible.

Email a cover letter and your updated resume to:

careers@em-partners.com