POSITION TITLE: Senior Emergency Management Consultant

LOCATION: Houston, TX

REPORTS TO: Manager, Consulting Services

POSITION SUPERVISED: None

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration or related field; or equivalent years with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years private sector or public sector experience in emergency management, business continuity, crisis management and/or disaster preparedness and recovery.
• Experience with Business Impact Analysis, Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry standards for preparedness, continuity guidance and federal directives.
• Strong planning skills with professional writing capability.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and software including Microsoft Office.
• Customer service and support-focused.
• Able to identify and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Solid understanding of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS).
• Completed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ICS courses ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with exercise development, facilitation and evaluation.
• Training experience or training-related skills such as public speaking or curriculum development.
• Experience working for federal, state or local government either directly or as a contractor in an emergency management or planning-related position.
• Completed FEMA exercise courses IS-120a, 130 and 139.
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) certification.
• Familiarity with the National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP).
• Actual emergency response experience with ICS Command or General Staff positions held.
• Possess a valid U.S. passport.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This position will have a primary focus on plan development and consulting activities. Training and exercise responsibilities will be a secondary function.

• Consulting: Provide clients, private and public sector, with technical consulting services including incident management, crisis management, business/government continuity, disaster recovery and other related subject matter.
• Plan development: Development of emergency response plans, crisis management plans, business continuity plans and continuity of operations plans. Provide overall preparedness guidance for emergency response and crisis management program development. Capabilities assessments, risk and vulnerability analysis and business impact analysis as related to planning and emergency preparedness. 
• Assist in preparing and making presentations on emergency management topics and project-related activities to clients and internal corporate staff.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects, including proposal analysis, proposal writing, delivery and billing.
• Participate in marketing activities and work with the sales staff to provide client services and ensure retention for the private sector as well as federal, state and local government clients.   

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Training: Develop and deliver training on emergency preparedness, management and response activities. Prepare training materials (curriculum, presenter’s documents and student materials) in accordance with guidelines established by FEMA, DHS and other applicable government agencies. Provide Incident Command System (ICS) training. 
• Drills and Exercises: Participate in exercise development and delivery (including evaluation) activities. Design exercises and related materials in accordance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and the National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) guidelines.
• Participate as needed in incident response activities on behalf of government and private sector clients.  

A portion of the consultant’s responsibilities includes domestic travel to meet with clients and deliver services. The consultant can expect to spend up to 30% of their time traveling on behalf of the company.

POSITION TITLE: Emergency Response Coordinator - Pacific

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA

REPORTS TO: Manager, Response Services - LA

POSITION SUPERVISED: None

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in spill response
• Awareness of the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiar with general computer applications and functions
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver License, passport, and TWIC
• Administrative/managerial skills
• Ability to travel at a moment's notice, some times for 25-30 days for spill response activities
• Able to learn quickly
• Must be willing to be a leader and take charge of situations when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced ICS knowledge
• Type 3 Incident Commander qualification
• HAZWOPER 40 hour qualification
• ICS training to ICS 800

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for responding to oil spills and any other incidents
• Participates in the Duty Incident Commander rotation
• Participates in safety awareness training and exercises
• Develops relationships with agencies and the industry
• Supports response activities everywhere around the world
• Supports training and consulting activities
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Response Services - TX

LOCATION: Houston, TX

REPORTS TO: Manager, Response Services - LA

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Emergency Response Coodinators, Senior Emergency Response Coordinators

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Must have supervisory and/or managerial experience
• Must have response experience and experience with oil spills, complex emergencies involving natural disasters, fires, civil disturbances and pollution responses, and have worked with government and industrial response teams at the local, state, federal and international levels
• Held Incident Commander or Deputy Incident Commander position
• Knowledgeable in various methodologies of oil spill response
• Has basic knowledge of the shipping industry
• Completed and has expert knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Able to respond immediately to emergencies at any moment day or night
• Able to work irregular hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, relocate to emergency sites that require the ability to function under intense physical and mental stress, and travel extensively (weeks to months) on little or no notice when responding to an emergency
• Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to take initiative and effectively lead groups of first responders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts
• Possesses U.S. driver's license, passport, and TWIC
• HAZWOPER Supervisor qualification
• Type 3 IC qualification

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or prior experience with the public information system and working with media
• Type 1 IC or OSC qualification

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities of Senior Emergency Response Coordinator
• Manages the Regional Emergency Response Team, the Regional Incident Management Team, and the Regional Response Coordination
• Develops operational response plans for the Region with federal, state, and local jurisdictions and agencies for the development of such plans
• Provides leadership. direction, guidance, and coordination to the response team while lending support to federal, state and local governments of the Region in developing, planning, and implementing a robust Incident Command System and Incident Action Plan
• Manages subordinate supervisors, team leaders, and/or group coordinators to direct, coordinate or oversee work during disaster operations
• Ensures Regions' logistical and personnel requirements are met, in coordination with other regions including pre-positioned disaster contractor and immediate response resources
• Coordinates with and supports Consulting and Sales activities
• Coordinates and integrates operational preparedness, readiness, and execution activities with federal, state and local emergency management organizations responding to incidents, disasters, and/or other emergencies
• Accepts the Incident Commander position and establishes incident command until support arrives
• Works with a variety of high-level individuals (including Coast Guard captains, members of Congress, and members of the media) when responding to emergencies
• Networks and builds relationships to aid in the mission of responding to emergencies as effectively as possible
• Stays up-to-date with industry regulations
• Attends response-related industry meetings
• Maintains positive relations with senior agency officials
• Creates reports, including bi-weekly operations reports and marketing reports
• Assists in all aspects of the Company, and works closely with other Company divisions
• Maintains a general knowledge of vessel nomenclature as well as bridge and nautical etiquette
• Supervises Emergency Response Coordinators and Senior Emergency Response Coordinators if assigned
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION TITLE: Emergency Response Coordinator

LOCATION: Slidell, LA

REPORTS TO: Manager, Response Services, LA

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in spill response
• Awareness of the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiar wtth general computer applications and functions
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver License, passport, and TWIC
• Administrative/managerial skills
• Ability to travel at a moment's notice, some times for 25-30 days for spill response activities
• Able to learn quickly
• Must be willing to be a leader and take charge of situations when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced ICS knowledge
• Type 3 Incident Commander qualificaton
• HAZWOPER 40 hour qualification
• ICS training to ICS 800

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for responding to oil spills and any other incidents
• Participates in the Duty Incident Commander rotation
• Participates in safety awareness training and exercises
• Develops relationships with agencies and the industry
• Supports response activities everywhere around the world
• Supports training and consulting activities
• Other duties as assigned

O'Brien's Response Management is seeking a highly-motivated, organized individual to serve as a Client Specialist in its Plainsboro, NJ Vessel Services office. This is an immediate need and an outstanding opportunity to join a company with extremely supportive coworkers. The ideal candidate must be a team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is customer service oriented and includes client account management, data entry and other administrative support.  Starting salary is $17-$19 per hour depending on experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare, submit and revise vessel response plans
• First-line communications with clients, other service providers and government agencies
• Managing day-to-day office tasks and operations, including but not limited to:
  
  
  1. Determining daily priorities
  2. Ensuring vessels are in compliance prior to estimated time of arrival
  3. Handling inquiries promptly from clients via e-mail, phone contact, letter and office visitors
  4. Representing the office to, and interacting with, clients, other service providers and government agencies

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written); good editing and proofreading skills
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to take initiative; flexibility; strong work ethic; and dependability
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish priorities, work with minimum supervision, work well under pressure, multi-task, anticipate schedule demands and meet deadlines
• 2 years experience providing client account management
• 2 years experience providing customer service/administrative support
• 2 years experience in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook and Power-Point)
• The finalist will be required to successfully pass a background check, and drug-test

Benefits:

• Direct deposit
• 401k Plan
• Paid vacation/sick leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Long term and short term disability
• Medical/dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Highly supportive work environment

LOCATION: Houston, TX

DIVISION: Consulting Services, Public Health Preparedness Consulting Team

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in emergency management, public policy, public health or a related field.

Experience: Work history demonstrating ability to work as a member of a team in an emergency management or public health preparedness-related field. Oral and written communications skills are a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in emergency management, public policy, public health or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in or with public health agencies.
• Experience utilizing the Incident Command System.
• Experience developing disaster plans for federal, state, or local governments; excellent writing skills are a must.
• Experience designing and conducting exercises based on the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.
• Experience in public speaking and training curriculum development.
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience identifying and assessing bid opportunities/requests for proposal; experience writing proposals or grant applications.
• The ability to deconstruct complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude with MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of a team that delivers a full range of company services—including disaster planning, training, and exercise production services to primarily government clients.
• Provides subject matter expertise on one or more of the following areas: mass fatality management; mass care operations; public health response to disasters, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and/or explosive incidents; medical countermeasure dispensing; disaster logistics.
• Supports plan development through research, meeting facilitation/qualitative data collection and writing.
• Develops and delivers trainings related to emergency management and public health preparedness topics.
• Participates in exercise development and delivery (including evaluation) activities. Designs exercises and related materials in accordance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• Participates in marketing and sales activities directed to government clients. Develops proposals in response to competitive bid opportunities and assists with exhibiting at conferences. Promotes the company to current and prospective clients.
• Manages consulting projects, to include the management of personnel, budgets and work products.
• Supports, on an as-needed basis, incident response activities on behalf of government and private-sector clients.

Salary

• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• No relocation expenses are authorized.
• Full benefits package, including matching 401(k) plan provided.

Miscellaneous

• A portion of the consultant’s responsibilities includes domestic travel to meet with clients and deliver services. Travel requirements will vary, but the consultant should expect to spend up to 30% of the time traveling on behalf of the company.
• This is a full-time position.

O'Brien's Response Management Inc., a division of SEACOR (CKH), is seeking an experienced Sales Professional to primarily promote and sell our Environmental Consulting Services. The sales professional will work directly with the technical experts delivering services and will be provided the required training and support to achieve effective results.

The ideal candidate will offer:

• A minimum of 3 years of telesales and field sales experience, and a proven history of being a top producer in each of those years
• Experience in the environmental, manufacturing or oil and gas industries preferred
• Detailed experience in prospecting, presenting, proposing and closing deals
• Excellent professional references
• Experience utilizing a CRM system (Dynamics, Salesforce, etc) to document all activities
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish (preferred)  

The position will office from our Houston location.

O'Brien's will provide a laptop, cell phone and reimbursement for office expenses. Compensation will consist of a base salary and commission. In addition, SEACOR offers a robust employee benefits package.

Thank you for taking time out to explore career opportunities with us. We regret if we cannot answer every application, but be assured every applicant will be thoroughly vetted.

O'Brien's Response Management, Inc., a division of SEACOR (CKH), is seeking three experienced Regional Sales Managers to primarily promote and sell our PIER (Public Information Emergency Response) Platform. Interest in emergency response management is very high and interest in PIER even more so (PIER was the SaaS platform used by BP and the US Coast Guard to communicate and manage internal and external communication during the Gulf Oil Spill).

The ideal candidate will offer:

• A minimum of 5 years of telesales and field sales experience, and a history of being a top producer in each of those years.
• New Business software sales experience.
• Experience demoing software online (this is a must have) and conducting compelling face to face sales presentations.
• Detailed experience in prospecting, presenting, proposing and closing SaaS subscription deals.
• Experience in public relations, media services, and/or social media services.
• Knowledge of ICS, emergency management and/or crisis management is preferred.
• Ability to manage a territory as if it were their own company.
• Excellent professional references.
• Experience utilizing a CRM system (Dynamics, Salesforce, etc) to document all activities.
• A high level of intellectual curiosity.

O'Brien's will provide a laptop, cell phone and reimbursement for office expenses. Compensation will consist of a base salary and commission. In addition, SEACOR offers a robust employee benefits package. Thank you for taking time out to explore career opportunities with us. We regret if we cannot answer every application, but be assured every applicant will be thoroughly vetted.

POSITION TITLE: Consultant, Compliance

LOCATION: Houston (Metro), TX

REPORTS TO: Manager, Compliance Services

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related fields, or 5 years of equivalent experience
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to interact with clients
• Able to multi-task, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and travel on short notice
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to market to new prospects
• Knowledgeable about environmental regulations as they relate to the energy or manufacturing industries and recent experience in preparing plans and/or permits that are pertinent to such requirements. These regulations include, but are not limited to: Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA ‘90), and Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Knowledgeable about clients’ standard operating procedures, such as for handling dry cargo, liquid cargo, and hazardous material, as well as security and prevention measures
• Knowledgeable about practices used to address clients’ unexpected emergencies, such as the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), crisis management, business continuity, and emergency response

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledgeable about current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issues such as the Marine Transportation Security Act (MTSA), Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP).  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates, develops and maintains relationships with assigned clients
• Demonstrates trustworthiness, reliability and quality of work to clients to generate further business
• Updates and maintains various regulatory compliance plans
• Interprets state and federal agency regulations and applies regulatory knowledge to assist clients
• Performs field work as needed
• Visually inspects client sites to ensure compliance, and assists in achieving compliance, if necessary
• Acts as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies