General Reservist

Position Summary: 

IEM is seeking General Reserve Corps members to deploy and support our clients during emergencies, including natural disasters, human-caused events, and humanitarian crises, in communities nationwide. Selected Candidates for this role must have the ability and willingness to deploy nationally within 24-to-48 hours of notification, for a minimum of 30-days or longer (anticipated once per year but opportunities may exceed this). Like other Corps members, your employment is dependent on the needs of our clients. When not activated, this role will become Part Time with limited or no hours worked. 

General Reserve Corps members, who are response professionals, are often assigned to Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs) or field sites. They may provide backfill support, serve as additional staffing, or manage operations for some of the most significant human-centered disasters facing our nation.  

Primary Location: 

• Candidates can originate from anywhere in the United States
• Candidates in the Pacific Northwest region, Boston, MA, Washington, DC, and Colorado are currently preferred Once hired, you will deploy (travel) across the United States and its territories to client sites, as needed
• You will work remote from home when not deployed, as needed
• All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purpose of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.

Travel Requirements: 

• This position will require work to be conducted onsite and may require work on weekends or in excess of 40 hours per week. Travel and other expenses are reimbursable in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
• All interested candidates must be willing to work on site for the duration of each disaster assignment.

Situational Awareness: Conditions may be austere including prolonged exposure to excessive heat and cold, prolonged sun exposure, and no heat or air conditioning. Other considerations include air quality issues, unique health circumstances, and direct service and support of underserved populations. 

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