Senior Incident Management Advisor - Remote- Part-time/as-needed

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Who are we looking for? GHD’s Fast Incident Response Services Team (GHD FIRST) is seeking a Senior Incident Management Advisor to support our emergency management and preparedness programs on a part-time, as-needed basis.

This role is ideal for professionals with 15+ years of experience in emergency response and incident management, who hold multiple NIMS ICS Position Specific Training Program certifications and are passionate about mentoring others. Your deep knowledge and leadership will help enhance the capabilities of both GHD staff and our clients across North America. This role can be remote or based out of most GHD locations throughout the US. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert in Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Management, providing strategic guidance to internal and client teams.
• Facilitate and lead ICS training sessions, client coaching, and after-action reviews for drills, exercises, and real-world incidents.
• Provide part-time/as-needed support for emergency response planning, tactical plans, and spill drills.
• Support or lead engagements with existing and prospective clients focused on emergency preparedness and response.
• Collaborate with GHD FIRST leadership to support staff development, training programs, and project execution.

What you will bring to the team:

• 15+ years of direct experience in incident management, emergency response, or a related field.
• Certified and experienced in NIMS ICS Position Specific Training Program for multiple roles (e.g., PSC, OSC, IC, LOFR, PIO).
• Proven experience training or mentoring professionals in ICS and emergency preparedness.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to teach complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with or for railroads, pipelines, utilities, government, or industrial clients preferred.
• Ability to respond to urgent requests with professionalism and composure.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, or a related field preferred.

Salary: $40 - $100/hour

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