Project Management Specialist
National Emergency Management and Response

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Education Req: A Bachelor's or Master's degree is required. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred.

Experience Req: Experience in project planning or program management is required. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project or program management preferred. Additional program management experience and/or a history of providing emergency management or first responder agency project management preferred.

Required ICS Courses:

a. ICS 100 - Introduction to Incident Command Systems
b. ICS 200 - Applying ICS to Health Care Organizations
c. ICS 700 - Introduction to National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)
d. ICS 800 - Introduction to National Response Framework
e. *ICS 300 - Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
f. *ICS 400 - Advanced ICS Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents

*May be waived upon hire, however required to be completed within 3 months of hire or will be terminated due to noncompliance.

Summary: National EMR consistently seeks talented and hard-working individuals who are eager to assist impacted communities and those in need. Each cadre plays a key role in keeping National EMR ready to deploy the right people in the right jobs quickly in an emergency management situation. These situations could include hurricane responses, mass shooting(s), wildfire responses, and more. As a company we have responded to every major US incident that has occurred in the last 25 years. Is this your calling? Are you ready to serve?

National EMR was built on the premise of filling gaps and serving those with the greatest needs in a disaster. National EMR has spent most of our time in the emergency support functions (ESF) of mass care, emergency assistance, housing, human services, public health, and medical services as our core mission areas. You will be entering into a fast-paced, ever-shifting, high-pressure environment. You are expected to perform well, make informed decisions, and be prepared to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Implement and track project goals, objectives, and procedures; and evaluate outcome measures.
2. Respond to inquiries, requests for assistance and/or direction, and any other requests from National Emergency Management and Response (EMR) personnel and stakeholders within a reasonable and timely period.
3. Create short- and long-term plans to include milestone and deadline targets.
4. Serve as Subject Matter Expert for assigned projects.
5. Serve as point of contact when outside teams are assigned to projects.
6. Communicate with executive staff to ensure projects align with organizational goals.
7. Participate in regular meetings with government stakeholders.
8. Perform quality control on project throughout life cycle.
9. Develop and maintain annual project operating budgets.
10. Maintain financial oversight and stewardship of project funding.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
1. Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
2. Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
3. Ability to perform physical activities as required, such as extensive walking, lifting weights, or working in austere conditions.
4. Adhere to acceptable standards of professional integrity and accountability in the workplace, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in all duties.
5. Provide proof of valid driver's license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).
6. Ability to effectively communicate with local, state and federal officials.
7. Must successfully pass a scheduled or spontaneous drug screening/background check.

Here at National Emergency Management and Response, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission!

National Emergency Management and Response is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of National Emergency Management and Response, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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