Temporary Operations Section Chief Jobs in Virginia

ICF is seeking experienced emergency management professionals to join our Disaster Response Logistics Section Reservist Cadre. This is an On-Call position supporting the ICS Logistics Section responsible for providing support for facilities, supplies, resources and services needed to enable incident operations to meet objectives. Assignments are activated based on project and disaster operational needs and may involve deployments to Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), Joint Field Offices (JFOs), Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), client sites, field locations, or remote environments. Deployment opportunities are not guaranteed and may vary in duration, location, and frequency.

Reservists are typically activated for disaster events, emergency exercises, planning projects, and surge support requirements. Candidates should be prepared to deploy with limited notice, work flexible schedules that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and support incident operations in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

About On-Call Employment with ICF
Due to the seasonal or project-specific nature of our disaster and emergency management work, ICF hires professionals as "On-Call" employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work as it becomes available, with the freedom to accept or decline assignments. Individuals may work on concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignments, provided there is no conflict of interest.

Key Responsibilities
Support the ordering, tracking, deployment, and accountability of personnel, equipment, supplies, and other resources, including monitoring resource utilization, identifying shortages, and maintaining situational awareness of operational needs.
Coordinate logistics activities that support emergency response and recovery operations, including transportation, facilities, communications, equipment, responder sustainment, lodging, and food services.
Support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, operational briefings, planning meetings, and incident management activities while assisting with documentation, reporting, and information sharing.
Coordinate with Operations, Planning, Finance & Administration, Command Staff, vendors, contractors, and partner organizations to support incident objectives and operational priorities.
Assist with the establishment and operation of emergency management facilities, ensuring workspace, communications, equipment, technology, and support services meet mission requirements.
Support deployment readiness, disaster recovery operations, resource planning, operational transitions, and logistical requirements for field teams and stakeholders.
Apply National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) principles in support of emergency response and recovery operations.

Please attach a reverse chronological, bullet-point concise resume (1 to 3 pages) addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, including job title, employer, dates of employment. Separate list of completed coursework/trainings and deployments may be requested.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess qualifications commonly applicable across FEMA Logistics Section Chief and Services Branch positions.
3+ years of professional experience in logistics, emergency management, disaster response, supply chain operations, military logistics, public sector operations, facilities management, transportation coordination, or a related field.
2+ years of professional experience actual response in incident management, emergency operations, or emergency logistic functions.
2+ years of professional experience coordinating resources, personnel, equipment, facilities or operational support in logistics supply and services.
2+ years of professional experience producing reports, plans, briefings, documentation, or decision-support products.
Completion of FEMA/NIMS ICS courses: 100, 200, 700, 800.
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Must be willing and able to travel, both flight and vehicle, with short notice; inclusive of deployment nationally, hours including evenings and weekends in rapidly changing operational environments.

Preferred Qualifications (these will set candidates apart)
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working within an Emergency Operations Center or similar environment.
Experience in supporting large-scale resource coordination efforts for services and supplies, especially as in the ICS Logistics Section.
Experience working with logistics software, resources tracking systems or inventory management platforms.
Experience working with federal, state, tribal territorial or local government partners.
Completion of FEMA/NIMS ICS courses: 300, 400.
Logistics Section Chief level role: Deployment experience in the PSC role and ICS Training, including E/G/L 0191 and E/L 0967, Type 1-3 experience.

Professional Qualifications (bring these with you day one)
Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and short-turn deliverables.
Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented approach; seeks input early and communicates risks/issues quickly.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Proven track record of supporting a team and accomplishing successful business results.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics.
Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management Software).

Why Join ICF?
At ICF, our work helps communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from some of their most challenging moments. As a Disaster Response Logistics Section Reservist, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise on meaningful projects that support federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local governments as they navigate complex emergencies and disaster recovery efforts.

Whether coordinating facilities, transportation, communications, supplies, equipment, responder support services, or critical resource management, your Logistics Section work will directly contribute to safe, efficient, and effective incident operations. You'll collaborate with experienced emergency management professionals, support complex response and recovery efforts, and play a vital role in ensuring personnel, equipment, and resources are available when and where they are needed most.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

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