Logistics Section Chief – Emergency Response

About the role

A national emergency management consulting firm is hiring a Logistics Section Chief for a temporary, seasonal or regular position, working onsite at Colorado Emergency Operations Centers during the mission. The role manages facilities, services and materials supporting the incident, takes part in developing the Incident Action Plan and supervises the Support and Mutual Aid branches. Pay is $40-$55 per hour (USD 104,000-$114,000), with 12-hour work days expected and possible evening and weekend work.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with the State Logistics Response Center to prioritize support needs and guide the mission
• Help deploy field kitchens and cantinas with ESF-6 and NGOs
• Support securing land or buildings for staging areas and forward operating bases with ESF-7
• Coordinate food, water and ice procurement with ESF-11 and fueling with ESF-19
• Work with the National Guard on logistics staging area operations
• Take part in preparing the Incident Action Plan, reviewing tactical plans and advising on capabilities and limitations
• Keep state and federal policies and procedures current and report changes in logistical support to incident resources

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or another applicable field
• Experience with the Incident Command Framework at state or federal level
• Experience in an Emergency Operations Center or disaster response, including at least two activations or exercises in a supervisory or key support capacity
• Preferred: five or more years of emergency management experience and a Master's degree
• Preferred: Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and ICS position-specific certification
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa; must pass background and reference checks

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel
• Completion of IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800, E/G/L-0191, E/L-0958 and O-0305 before receiving the task book
• Strong communication, critical thinking, organization and time management