Recovery Planner

AC Disaster Consulting•Denver, CO

3h•$72,800 - $83,200

About The Position

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) is seeking a full-time, temporary Recovery Planner to support 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. The Planner helps align state partners, track progress toward recovery objectives, and integrate FEMA recovery programs in support of the Governor's Recovery Priorities. The role requires disaster recovery planning experience, strong organizational abilities, and familiarity with FEMA recovery programs and state emergency management operations. The candidate must be available for immediate deployment and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative recovery environment. This is a non-exempt hourly position paying $35–$40 per hour. The role involves up to 25% local travel and may require travel and deployment to client sites for extended periods. The position is guided by ACDC's Corporate Values Platform. ACDC describes its mission as empowering communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience through compassion, expertise, and collaboration.

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 and work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
Availability for immediate deployment and extended hours as needed to support disaster operations.
Ability and willingness to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa; applicants located outside the United States cannot be employed.
Must pass company and applicable client background and reference checks upon offer of employment.

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 Individual Assistance (IA) Officer and Public Assistance (PA) Officer with FEMA program planning and recovery coordination.
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 improvements to coordination, efficiency, and progress toward recovery objectives.
Support ongoing recovery planning efforts and special projects as assigned.
Comply with workplace health and safety policies, complete required training, identify and report hazards, and take reasonable care to protect health and safety.