• Emergency Management Training Consultant

    Hanson Professional Services Inc. (Springfield, IL)


    Hanson Values

     

    Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

     

    If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

     

    Hanson is seeking an Emergency Management Consultant. This is a temporary, part-time, as-needed role focused on providing expert consulting services in emergency management and readiness reporting. The consultant will assist with NIMS training, strategic planning, and exercise development to enhance statewide preparedness and resilience.

     

    Day in the Life of a Special Consultant at Hanson

    Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

    + Assist IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation) with planning and delivery of NIMS training across districts.

    + Design, execute, and evaluate emergency response exercises in alignment with HSEEP guidelines.

    + Support specialized response teams, including Urban Search and Rescue, HAZMAT, Technical Rescue, and Water Rescue.

    + Serve as liaison and representative for emergency coordination efforts (e.g., MABAS, State EOC).

    + Contribute to Emergency Operations Plan development and security planning.

    + Collaborate with civil and military stakeholders to improve emergency preparedness and response.

     

    What We’re Looking For

    We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

    Skills:

    + Strategic planning and organizational transformation

    + Emergency exercise design and evaluation (HSEEP)

    + NIMS and ICS training delivery

    + Readiness reporting and quality assurance

    + Emergency Operations Plan development

    + Civil-military coordination and integration

    Soft Skills:

    + Strong communication and teaching abilities

    + Adaptability to changing project needs

    + Collaborative mindset with public safety and military partners

    + Analytical thinking and problem-solving

    + Self-motivated and independent work style

    Education/Training:

    + Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, psychology, or similar, or equivalent years of experience in delivering training, adult education courses, or similar

    + Formal training in emergency management, homeland security, or related fields

    + Certification or experience in ICS 100–400 and Unified Command

    + Familiarity with Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

    The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

    + Extensive experience in emergency management and homeland security consulting

    + Proven success in strategic planning and change management

    + Experience supporting National Guard and state-level emergency response teams

    + Background in readiness systems such as the Defense Readiness Reporting System

    + Prior involvement with MABAS, IEMA, and IDOT or similar agencies

     

    This is a non-exempt position, and the hourly rate for this position is $40 - $60 per hour.

     

    Benefits

    Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

    Competitive compensation

     

    Performance bonuses

     

    401(k) with matching contribution

     

    Employee Stock Ownership Plan

     

    Comprehensive health & well-being plans

     

    Financial wellness plans

     

    Work-life balance programs

     

    Want to know more? Visit our benefits page (http://www.hanson-inc.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for all the details.

     

    Culture

     

    We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

     

    Monthly educational webinars

     

    Leadership training

     

    Lunch & learn development sessions

     

    24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

     

    Mentorship opportunities

     

    Award-winning internship program

     

    Employee recognition

     

    And so much more!

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

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