Logistics Section Chief
About The Position
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. This role will be onsite at the designated Emergency Operations Center for the duration of the mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or other applicable field.
- Experience and knowledge of working within the Incident Command Framework at state or federal levels.
- Experience with financial management applications.
- Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center or disaster response, including at least 2 activations or exercises in a supervisory or key support capacity.
- Capable of critical decision-making in a highly charged and dynamic environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.
- 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.
- IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400 IS-700, IS-800, E/G/L-0191, E/L-0958, O-0305 training courses must be completed prior to requesting the task book.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years professional experience in emergency management.
- Master’s degree in Emergency Management or a related field.
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Proficient with Web EOC
- ICS position-specific certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall management and support to facilities, services, and material in support of the incident.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and activate and supervise the Branches and Units within the Logistics Section.
- Oversee and direct the activities of the Support Branch, and the Mutual Aid Branch.
- Coordinate with the State Logistics Response Center (SLRC) to prioritize support requirements, identify hardest-hit counties, and provide mission guidance.
- Collaborate with ESF-6 and NGOs to rapidly deploy field kitchens and cantinas.
- Ensure ESF-7 DMS secures land or buildings through lease, RRF, or MOA for staging areas, forward operating bases, base camps, warehouses, or to replace damaged or destroyed facilities.
- Coordinate with ESF-11 to project and procure food, water, and ice needs.
- Work with the National Guard to support Logistics Staging Area (LSA) operations.
- Coordinate with ESF-19 Fuels on fueling provisions for the response effort.
- Assist on portions of projects and ensure all aspects are completed as outlined in the contract scope of work and timeline.
- Attend meetings and conference calls with clients.
- Maintain currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents for applicable roles.
- Provide service and support for assigned resources.
- Communicate changes in logistical support to incident resources.
- Evaluate and monitor current situation to determine if present plan of action will meet incident objectives.
- Participate in the preparation of the IAP or relevant plan.
- Review tactical plans for operational periods.
- Advise on current capabilities and limitations for service and support.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
