Independent Contractor – Response Division

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.

Position Summary:
As Hagerty grows, we continue to look for talented professionals from a variety of backgrounds to provide holistic solutions to our clients. Currently, we are seeking an Independent Contractor – Response Division to serve on an on-call basis. Candidates for response missions must be available to deploy within 24 to 72 hours of notice and remain on-site for at least 30 days. During an activation, candidates will work to support the successful completion of our client’s incident objectives and coordinate with various partner agencies and Emergency Support Functions (ESFs).

This posting is being used to build a talent pipeline for potential future openings across our emergency response function. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously reviewing applicants and may hire directly from this pool as roles become available, contingent upon client needs.

Responsibilities of the Independent Contractor – Response Division Include:

• Provide consultative guidance to clients, translating complex emergency management regulations into actionable operational strategies.
• Develop incident deliverables, such as situation reports (SITREPs), operational work plans, and other documents, ensuring compliance with client policy and scope of work requirements.
• Act as a liaison between external partners and leadership, facilitate meetings, and provide status updates periodically throughout the response cycle.
• Create incident action plans (IAPs) and assist with the management of operational objectives, translating Incident Commanders’ high-level strategy into actionable tactical assignments.
• Perform other duties as necessary to ensure continuous and smooth operations within the emergency operations center (EOC) and/or joint field office (JFO).

Qualifications of the Independent Contractor – Response Division Include:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university and at least three (3) years of professional experience, or a total of at least six (6) years of experience in a relevant field may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) All-Hazards Position Specific training courses or credentials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).
• The ability to work 12-hour shifts as needed based on the client’s operational tempo.

Compensation for the Independent Contractor – Response Division Includes:

• Salary range of $30-$70/hr. 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, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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