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Incident Management Team (IMT) Member – Response Cadre
Position vacancies and opportunities contingent upon contract awards; onsite work location determined by contractual needs.
About All Hands Consulting
All Hands Consulting (AHC) is a specialized emergency management and resilience consulting firm helping organizations strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. Our team supports government agencies, utilities, healthcare systems, and private sector organizations through emergency planning, training, exercises, crisis management, and incident response support.
Our consultants bring real-world operational experience from Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), Incident Management Teams (IMTs), and crisis leadership environments. We help organizations prepare for and manage complex incidents ranging from natural disasters and infrastructure disruptions to cyber incidents and large-scale operational emergencies.
Position Overview
All Hands Consulting is seeking experienced Incident Management Team (IMT) professionals to join our Response Cadre, a roster of deployable emergency management specialists available to support clients during active disasters and major incidents.
Response Cadre members may be deployed to support Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), Incident Command Posts (ICPs), and crisis management teams during disaster response, recovery operations, and major planned events.
This is a deployment-based consulting role, ideal for experienced emergency management professionals who want to support real-world disaster operations on an as-needed basis.
Candidates will be placed on a qualified roster for rapid deployment opportunities nationwide.
Typical Deployment Roles
Candidates may serve in a variety of ICS or EOC coordination roles, including:
Command Staff
- Incident Commander
- Deputy Incident Commander
- Safety Officer
- Liaison Officer
- Public Information Officer (PIO)
Operations Section
- Operations Section Chief
- Branch Director
- Division/Group Supervisor
- Strike Team / Task Force Leader
Planning Section
- Planning Section Chief
- Situation Unit Leader
- Resource Unit Leader
- Documentation Unit Leader
- Demobilization Unit Leader
Logistics Section
- Logistics Section Chief
- Supply Unit Leader
- Communications Unit Leader
- Facilities Unit Leader
Finance / Administration Section
- Finance Section Chief
- Time Unit Leader
- Procurement Unit Leader
- Cost Unit Leader
Key Responsibilities
Deployment responsibilities may include:
- Support incident operations using National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) frameworks.
- Assist in the activation and operation of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs).
- Support incident coordination, operational planning, and situational awareness activities.
- Develop or support Incident Action Plans (IAPs) and operational period briefings.
- Coordinate with Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), partner agencies, and operational stakeholders.
- Track and manage resources, personnel, and operational priorities during incident operations.
- Assist clients in establishing or strengthening incident management structures.
- Support operational documentation including SITREPs, status boards, and situation updates.
- Contribute to after-action reviews and operational improvement recommendations.
Qualifications
Required
- 7+ years of professional experience in emergency management, disaster response, public safety, homeland security, or a related field.
- Experience working within an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Incident Management Team (IMT).
- Strong understanding of ICS/NIMS incident management principles.
- Ability to operate in high-tempo operational environments during disasters or complex incidents.
- ICS-300 and ICS-400 training completed.
- All-Hazards Position Specific Training for ICS positions.
- Completed Position Task Books (PTB).
- Experience supporting state, local, tribal, territorial, or private sector incident operations.
- Experience supporting disaster recovery or continuity operations.
Deployment Requirements
Candidates must be able to:
- Deploy within 12–72 hours of notification.
- Remain deployed for up to 30 days depending on operational needs.
- Work 12-hour operational shifts during incident response.
- Travel to incident locations anywhere within the United States or internationally.
- Operate in EOCs, field environments, or temporary operational facilities.
Compensation
Deployment compensation varies depending on:
- Role filled during deployment
- Professional experience and certifications
- Client contract requirements
- Operational tempo and mission duration
Travel expenses and per diem may be provided based on assignment.
Why Join the All Hands Consulting Response Cadre
Working with All Hands Consulting means contributing to real-world emergency response operations that protect communities, infrastructure, and essential services.
Our Response Cadre professionals have the opportunity to:
- Support major disaster response operations
- Work alongside experienced emergency management professionals
- Contribute to high-impact emergency management missions
- Gain experience across multiple incident types and jurisdictions
Equal Opportunity Employer
All Hands Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
