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Emergency Response Team Member

Richmond, VA · On-site

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Pre-Incident Planning: Participating in pre-incident planning and risk assessments for industrial facilities. * Emergency Medical Response: Respond to all medical emergencies on site. Treat, package ...

Emergency Response Team Member

Richmond, VA

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Pre-Incident Planning: Participating in pre-incident planning and risk assessments for industrial facilities. * Emergency Medical Response: Respond to all medical emergencies on site. Treat, package ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for emergency response planner in the United States is $66,192.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges Emergency Response Planners face when coordinating with multiple agencies during a crisis?

Emergency Response Planners often encounter challenges related to communication and resource allocation when working with various agencies, such as fire departments, law enforcement, and public health officials. Each agency may have its own protocols, priorities, and communication systems, which can lead to delays or confusion during an emergency. Planners must be adept at fostering collaboration, establishing clear lines of communication, and conducting joint training exercises to ensure all parties are aligned. Proactively addressing these coordination issues is essential for seamless and effective emergency response operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Emergency Response Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Emergency Response Planner, you need expertise in emergency management, risk assessment, and incident command, often supported by a degree in emergency management, public safety, or a related field. Familiarity with emergency management software (like WebEOC), GIS mapping tools, and certifications such as FEMA’s ICS or CEM are typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are crucial for coordinating stakeholders and managing high-pressure situations. These skills and qualifications ensure effective planning, swift response, and the safety of individuals and communities during emergencies.

What does an Emergency Response Planner do?

An Emergency Response Planner is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating plans and procedures to prepare organizations or communities for emergencies such as natural disasters, hazardous material spills, and other crises. They assess potential risks, coordinate with local agencies, conduct training exercises, and ensure that emergency response protocols meet regulatory standards. Their work helps minimize the impact of disasters and enhances public safety by ensuring effective and efficient responses to emergencies.
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Infographic showing various Emergency Response Planner job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Locum Tenens, 8% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,192 per year, or $31.8 per hour.
Emergency Response Planner | Environmental Consulting and Management Services [TLH049054]

Emergency Response Planner | Environmental Consulting and Management Services [TLH049054]

ProSidian Consulting

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices.  ProSidian provides Enterprise Service Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | and Human Capital.  We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of Global Professionals to complete engagements for public/private companies, defense and civilian government agencies, and non-profit organizations.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise and target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency). They are also aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of Industry Sector Groups, including but not limited to -- Sector Groups including but not limited to Consumer Products, Services, And Retail | Defense And Military | Education And Academia | Emergency Services | Energy, Infrastructure, And Environment | Financial Services | Food And Agriculture | Foreign Aid / Technical Assistance | Government And Public Services | Healthcare And Life Sciences | Industrial And Commercial | Manufacturing And Operations | National Security & Intelligence | Non-Profit | Professional Services | Real Estate And Hospitality | Technology, Media, And Telecommunications | Transport And Logistics | etc.  Learn More About ProSidian: www.ProSidian.com

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Emergency Response Planner  | Environmental Consulting and Management Services [TLH049054] - DPLH Est.: 2080 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt Contract Contingent Basis Engagement Team | Sr Technical Writer Labor Category - Mid Level Exempt Professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 611630 - DPLH Est.: 2080 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt Contract Contingent Basis located Tallahassee - Florida 32307 Across The Southeastern Region supporting City of Tallahassee focused on environmental services

Seeking Emergency Response Planner candidates with relevant Environmental Management Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Environmental Management Sector Clients such as TLH.  This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Environmental Continuing Services (Emergency Response Planner) in the Environmental Management Industry Sector focusing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as City of Tallahassee  (TLH) | Department of Environmental Services & Facilities Management Generally Located In Tallahassee - Florida 32307 and across the Southeastern Region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Emergency Response Planner | Environmental Consulting and Management Services[TLH049054]

  • Develop emergency spill response and risk management plans.
  • Conduct response drills and training for City staff.
  • Coordinate with local, state, and federal emergency management teams for incident response.
Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Emergency Response Planner | Environmental Consulting and Management Services [TLH049054] (TLH049054) Candidates:

  • Knowledge of EPCRA and emergency management frameworks.
  • HAZMAT response planning experience.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Environmental Science, or related field; 3-5 years experience.
  • HAZMAT certification is mandatory; expertise in incident command systems is highly preferred.

Skills Required

  • Emergency planning, risk mitigation, and communication.

Competencies Required

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  •  Problem-solving and critical thinking
  •  Strong interpersonal skills
  • Leadership under pressure and adaptability.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

  • High-pressure environments requiring rapid and strategic decision-making.
  • Engages with Hazardous Waste Managers and Regulatory Compliance Advisors during incidents to ensure a coordinated response and clear reporting for all stakeholders.

Other Details

  • Availability for rapid deployment during emergencies; some on-call responsibilities.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed: establish, manage, pursue, and achieve annual goals and objectives with Documented Goals for each of the firm's Eight ProSidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - the ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio, and the ability to quickly learn other tools, as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with intelligent, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are essential to ProSidian Consulting.  At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance.  We are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare.  Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for Full-Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.  The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and dental benefits.  Contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees.  A range of investment options is available with a personal financial planner to assist you.  The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in their life.  These benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs are premium-only plans (POPs) that offer eligible employees a complete Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to succeed financially.  Therefore, we offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy daily.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, Security Clearance is required for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements, performance incentives are associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis.  You determine your projected costs for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you can elect supplemental life insurance.  D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, Vietnam era, or another eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has pledged to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"-success while doing things the right way. Pride comes from the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

For Easy Application, Use Our Career Site Located On Http://Www.ProSidian.Com/ Or Send Your Resume, Bios, And Salary Expectations / Rates To Careers @ ProSidian.Com & Recruiter @ ProSidian.Com

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH THE REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.

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Risk Management | Compliance | Business Processes | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital


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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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