Disaster Response Operations Reservist (On Call)

ICF is seeking experienced emergency management professionals to join our Disaster Response Operations Section Reservist Cadre. This is an On-Call position supporting the ICS Operations Section responsible for providing tactical support to enable incident operations to meet objectives. Assignments are activated based on project and disaster operational needs and may involve deployments to Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) Joint Field Offices (JFOs) Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) client sites field locations or remote environments. Deployment opportunities are not guaranteed and may vary in duration location and frequency.

Candidates with experience in emergency management incident response disaster recovery EOC operations ESF coordination or Incident Command System (ICS) leadership roles are highly encouraged to apply. Experience in public safety public health utility emergency operations mass care and field operations is also desirable.

Reservists are typically activated for disaster events emergency exercises planning projects and surge support requirements. Candidates should be prepared to deploy with limited notice work flexible schedules that may include evenings weekends and holidays and support incident operations in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

About On-Call Employment with ICF
Due to the seasonal or project-specific nature of our disaster and emergency management work ICF hires professionals as On-Call employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work as it becomes available with the freedom to accept or decline assignments. Individuals may work on concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignments provided there is no conflict of interest.

Key Responsibilities
Support all-hazards disaster response and recovery operations including natural disasters public health emergencies and other emergency events.
Coordinate with Incident Command Operations Logistics Planning Finance & Administration Command Staff vendors contractors and partner organizations to support incident objectives and operational priorities.
Coordinate activities across Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) operational branches field teams and partner organizations.
Support mission assignments operational task tracking resource prioritization and field operations coordination.
Monitor incident activities identify operational challenges and resource gaps and support issue resolution.
Support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations operational briefings planning meetings and incident management activities.
Prepare situational reports operational updates executive summaries and incident documentation.
Maintain situational awareness and support information sharing among leadership operational teams and stakeholders.
Coordinate with federal state local tribal territorial nonprofit utility and private-sector partners to support response and recovery efforts.
Support continuity resilience and community recovery activities while identifying opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and stakeholder collaboration.

Please attach a reverse chronological bullet-point concise resume (1 to 3 pages) addressing minimum and preferred qualifications including job title employer dates of employment. Separate list of completed coursework/trainings and deployments may be requested.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess qualifications commonly applicable across FEMA Operations Section Chief and Branch positions.
3 years of professional experience in emergency management disaster response disaster recovery public safety military operations incident management emergency communications or a related field.
2 years of professional experience actual response in incident management emergency operations or emergency operations functions; working across multiple teams and tactical operations.
2 years of professional experience managing multiple priorities in dynamic time-sensitive environments providing strong communications organizational and immediate problem-solving skills.
2 years of professional experience producing reports plans briefings documentation or decision-support products.
Completion of FEMA/NIMS ICS courses:.
Must have a valid U.S. drivers license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Must be willing and able to travel both flight and vehicle with short notice; inclusive of deployment nationally hours including evenings and weekends in rapidly changing operational environments.

Preferred Qualifications (these will set candidates apart)
Bachelors degree in Emergency Management Public Administration Homeland Security Public Safety Business Administration Criminal Justice Fire Science/Administration or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working within an Emergency Operations Center or similar environment supervising personnel coordinating teams and managing operational activities.
Experience in supporting large-scale multi-jurisdictional emergency operation coordination efforts especially as in the ICS Operations Section or within an Incident Command Structure.
Experience working in disaster response or recovery operations.
Experience working with federal state tribal territorial or local government partners such as government agencies utilities healthcare organizations nonprofits and/or critical infrastructure partners.
Completion of FEMA/NIMS ICS courses: 300 400.
Operations Section Chief level role: Deployment experience in the OSC role and ICS Training including E/G/L 0191 and E/L 0958 or equivalent USFA O-0305 Type 1-3 experience.

Professional Qualifications (bring these with you day one)
Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and short-turn deliverables.
Proactive collaborative team-oriented approach; seeks input early and communicates risks/issues quickly.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Proven track record of supporting a team and accomplishing successful business results.
Strong written and verbal communication skills emotional intelligence critical thinking skills and integrity and ethics.
Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement and work in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Project Management Software).

Why Join ICF
At ICF our work helps communities prepare for respond to and recover from some of their most challenging moments. As a Disaster Response Logistics Section Reservist youll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise on meaningful projects that support federal state territorial tribal and local governments as they navigate complex emergencies and disaster recovery efforts.

Coordinating all tactical operations at an incident your Operations Section work will directly contribute to safe efficient and effective incident support. Youll collaborate with experienced emergency management professionals support complex response and recovery efforts and play a vital role in ensuring personnel equipment and resources are available when and where they are needed most.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

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