Incident Support Team Reservist

At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

APTIM is committed to providing comprehensive emergency management solutions, ensuring communities and organizations are prepared and resilient in times of crisis. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in emergency response and disaster management.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home.
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities.
• A voice in making our company better.
• Investment into your personal and professional development
  
  

Summary

The Incident Support Team (IST) Reservist plays a crucial role in emergency incident deployment operations within the Incident Command System (ICS) structure:

• Incident Command Post (ICP) Support: Assisting ICP staff with administrative and data entry tasks.
• Facilities Unit Support: Supporting Facilities Unit Leader with facility management tasks.
• Supply Unit Support: Aiding Supply Unit Leader in inventory management and resource distribution.
• Operational Support: Assisting Operations Section Chief or Shelter Management with operational tasks.
• Logistical Support: Supporting Logistics Section Chief with transportation and warehouse operations.
• Other Incident Assignments: Performing duties as designated by Incident Commander or Section Chiefs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or related field preferred, but not required.
• Candidates without a Bachelor's Degree may substitute one year of relevant work experience for each year of required education.
• Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) training, including FEMA courses: IS-100.c, IS-200.b, IS-700.b, IS-800.c.
• Proof of course completion for each required FEMA course is mandatory for consideration.
• Experience working for a government agency in a first responder capacity (Fire-Rescue, EMS, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Emergency Management) or recent college graduate in related fields.
• Must maintain readiness to deploy within 12 hours of activation.
• Must maintain physical and mental health suitable for emergency settings under tight deadlines.
• Must work in high-pressure environments in varied remote or austere locations for 14-21 consecutive days.
• Capable of extended 12-hour shifts, including after-hours.
• Strong memory for detail, leadership qualities, and sound judgment.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team with limited supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in diverse formats.
• Professional interpersonal skills including effective listening and non-verbal communication.
• Adherence to business ethics, integrity, and compliance with all regulations.
• Must pass appropriate criminal background checks.