National Incident Command Team Director (Remote with travel)

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: WHY CHOOSE US? As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions. At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The National Incident Command Team (NICT) and its Directors will help ensure that Disaster Cycle Services has the capability and capacity to lead concurrent national level operations as part of our “acute to chronic” mission adaptation. The NICT Directors will be ready and available to lead national Disaster Relief Operations (DROs) on short notice and, in collaboration with Disaster Workforce Readiness, will strengthen our leadership capacity to support major DROs. The NICT Director will serve in any DRO leadership capacity and will be responsible for mentoring assigned mentees. When directed, the NICT Director will also conduct DRO assessments to identify and help implement immediate interventions and to capture lessons learned for continuous improvement. The NICT Director reports to the Senior Director, National Incident Command Team. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations. The National Incident Command Team (NICT) Director can be based out of anywhere in the United States, however, must live close to a major airport and able to travel 70% of the time. WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD: Operational Responsibilities: Serves in a leadership capacity on National Disaster Relief Operations including DRO Director. When assigned as DRO Director, has operational responsibility for a budget ranging from over $2.5 million to over $10 million and a workforce ranging from 250 to 1,500 at any given time. Plans for, resources, and oversees the DRO. Establishes relationships and coordinates internally with government and non-government partners for mission accomplishment. Cares for and fully supports a large, dynamic workforce and ensures workforce safety and satisfaction. Fulfills all responsibilities for the leadership position to which assigned as specified in the Concept of Operations Program Essentials and ensures adherence to the Concept of Operations throughout the Disaster Relief Operation. Serves as mentor to at least two assigned mentees including DRO assignments paired with mentee. When requested, informs DRO leadership adjudication process on identification of DRO leadership. When directed, conducts in-person DRO administrative visits to: Identify significant barriers to operational success and work with operational leadership to identify solutions and implement necessary immediate changes Capture lessons learned & share with National Assistant Directors and national program leads for continuous improvement Gather informal feedback from DRO leaders to share for program improvements. Conducts virtual interviews with DRO leaders during and/or after their assignments. May represent Disaster Cycle Services in a liaison capacity to national media and local, federal and national partners While assigned to a DRO, capture lessons learned and recommendations for program changes and share through continuous improvement process Readiness Responsibilities: In collaboration with Disaster Workforce Readiness, works with regions and divisions, and national branch chiefs to increase the Operations Management cadre including command and section leadership, targeting both paid staff and volunteers. In collaboration with Division Disaster Readiness Work Groups and regional program leads, actively target volunteers, with OM/GEN/MN GAPs for engagement, promotion and reassignments to Assistant Director positions. Leads exercises and conducts training to build and strengthen Operations Management cadre. Collaborates with National Headquarters Disaster Cycle Services Branch Chiefs, National Assistant Directors and national program leads on requirements for doctrine, job tools & training. Support socialization and implementation of new doctrine & training through the provision of engagement opportunities. Participate in the National Response Management Team selection process. • Standard Schedule: The National Incident Command Team (NICT) Director can be based out of anywhere in the United States, however, must live close to a major airport and able to travel 70% of the time. • Pay Information: The salary range for this position is $130,000-$150,000. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Degree in emergency management or public administration preferred. Experience: Minimum 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Minimum of 4 years in American Red Cross Disaster Cycle Services as a volunteer and/or paid staff member required. Minimum of 8 assignments in a leadership position (Assistant Director or above) on a national level DRO (Level 5 or above.) Must have GAP of OM/AD or above in Volunteer Connection. Preferred Experience: American Red Cross Experience in Disaster Relief Management Experience: N/A Skills & Abilities: Ability to serve a Disaster Relief Operation Director on a national operation. Proven track record of collaboration, facilitation, problem solving, leadership, partnership management. Proven track record in planning, public speaking, training and leading exercises required. Must be analytical, customer oriented, flexible, organized, and able to operate with an orientation toward solutions, an external focus, and team orientation. Technical expertise in Disaster Cycle Service Concept of Operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to lead and to work on a team. Travel: Travel 70% required. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. BENEFITS FOR YOU: We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn. • Medical, Dental Vision plans • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts • PTO Holidays • 401K with 5% match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance • Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term • Service Awards and recognition *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you share our passion for helping people, we invite you to join us - where your career is a force for good. The American Red Cross is committed to excellence in service through diversity and inclusion. You will enjoy a collaborative work culture committed to the diversity of our people, programs, and services. We celebrate the distinct differences that make us unique, and we foster work environments that recognize the diverse needs of our people. We need people who want to contribute their individual talents to help their neighbors locally, across the country, and around the world. As a leading humanitarian organization in the nation, the American Red Cross embeds principles of diversity and inclusion in all we do to fulfill our mission in a manner that is culturally competent and that deeply values and respects all humankind.