Independent Contractor - Response Cadre

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

An Independent Contractor on our Response Cadre will be responsible for providing support to state and local government agencies in their active disaster missions. This team of on-call professionals may deploy to Emergency Operations Center (EOC) sites and/or field environments to advise clients on managing their response to natural disasters and other crisis events. These missions will be for a minimum of 30 days will require deployment within 24-to-72-hour notice of travel for activations.

Candidates who apply for this position will be considered for membership on a roster of professionals available for independent contracting positions. In order to qualify as an independent contractor, candidates will need an active EIN, registered business name, etc.

Please note: These are not full-time staff positions, and activation for these positions will be based on client needs. Candidates only seeking immediate and/or long-term employment should consider Hagerty's other relevant job postings.

Responsibilities for Independent Contractor - Response Cadre Include:

• Act as a point of contact with partner agencies and Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) to collaborate on high-level planning initiatives.
• Researching, tracking data, and creating reports for client leadership responsible for mission-critical decision making.
• Provide administrative support and/or perform additional tasking in other disciplines as needed, such as facilitating coordination with logistics and operations section staff to ensure mission success.
• Utilize outstanding written and verbal communication skills to develop plans, procedures, and other deliverables for clients.
• Implement Incident Command System (ICS) principles and procedures to effectively manage incident operations and ensure clear communication and coordination among responders.

Qualifications for Independent Contractor - Response Cadre Include:

• At least 3 years of experience working in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or as part of an Incident Management Team (IMT).
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) All-Hazards Position Specific training courses or credentials.
• Experience researching complex issues and presenting outcomes and insights to a supervisor or large audience.
• Experience implementing incident objectives with a diverse set of agencies and stakeholders.
• An active EIN, registered business name, etc. to be considered an independent contractor.

Compensation for Independent Contractor - Response Cadre Includes:

• Salary range of $70,000 - $150,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.