Recovery Planner

AC Disaster Consulting•Centennial, CO

3h•$72,800 - $83,200

About The Position

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) is hiring a full-time, temporary, non-exempt Recovery Planner for disaster recovery planning and coordination. The role works closely with state recovery leadership, including the Recovery Chief, State Recovery Task Force (SRTF) Manager, Individual Assistance (IA) Officer, and Public Assistance (PA) Officer. It helps align state partners, track progress toward recovery objectives, and integrate FEMA recovery programs in support of the Governor's Recovery Priorities. The position requires disaster recovery planning experience, strong organizational abilities, familiarity with FEMA recovery programs and state emergency management operations, and immediate deployment availability. The role is described as an onsite office role with up to 25% local travel, while the posting also states that ACDC positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at hire. Work may take place in an office or home environment, at client sites, or in the field, including outdoors in adverse weather. Deployment to client sites for extended periods may be required. Schedules may vary, and evening and weekend work and extended hours may be required. Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law. Candidates must be at least 18, eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support, and able to pass company and applicable client background and reference checks.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in disaster recovery, emergency management, strategic planning, recovery operations, or a related field.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience coordinating recovery activities with governmental, nongovernmental, or community partners.
Familiarity with FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA) programs, recovery planning processes, or emergency management operations.
Strong planning, organizational, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to develop reports, briefings, and planning documents for executive leadership.
Ability to coordinate across multiple agencies, partners, and recovery programs and to collect, analyze, and present data to support decisions and track progress.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced disaster recovery environment, work independently and collaboratively, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
Must be available for immediate deployment and able to work extended hours as needed.
Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods.
Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support; applicants located outside the United States cannot be employed.
Must pass company and applicable client background and reference checks upon offer of employment.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including on-site mobility, prolonged sitting or standing and computer work, and repetitive handling of up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in disaster recovery planning, emergency management, recovery operations, or a related field.
Experience working within a state emergency management agency, State Recovery Task Force (SRTF), Recovery Support Function (RSF), or similar recovery coordination structure.
Experience supporting federally declared disaster recovery operations.
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Homeland Security, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with state agencies, local partners, and stakeholders to schedule meetings, track recovery metrics, and compile information for the State Recovery Task Force (SRTF).
Support the SRTF Manager in implementing recovery strategies and advancing the Governor's Recovery Priorities.
Work with the Recovery Chief to document, visualize, monitor, and report on strategic recovery goals and initiatives.
Assist the IA Officer and PA Officer with FEMA program planning and recovery coordination activities.
Facilitate integration and collaboration between IA and PA recovery operations across the recovery section.
Collaborate with section staff and state partners to develop and refine plans for state-led recovery operations.
Prepare reports, briefings, planning documents, dashboards, and other recovery products for leadership and partner agencies.
Monitor recovery activities and recommend ways to improve coordination, efficiency, and achievement of recovery objectives.
Support ongoing recovery planning efforts and special projects as assigned.
Comply with health and safety policies, complete required training, identify and report hazards, and take reasonable care to protect health and safety.