Full-Time
Auxiliary Communications
National Emergency Management and Response
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
New Mexico, USA + 40 more
More locations: Washington, USA | Kansas, USA | North Dakota, USA | Oregon, USA | Delaware, USA | Des Moines, IA, USA | Washington, DC, USA | Vermont, USA | Wyoming, USA | Connecticut, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Montana, USA | New Hampshire, USA | South Carolina, USA | South Dakota, USA | San Antonio, TX, USA | Mississippi, USA | Virginia, USA | Arkansas, USA | Minnesota, USA | Colorado, USA | Nebraska, USA | Rhode Island, USA | Utah, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Kentucky, USA | West Virginia, USA | New York, NY, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Maryland, USA | Hawaii, USA | Wisconsin, USA | Maine, USA | Massachusetts, USA | Oklahoma, USA | Missouri, USA | Indiana, USA | Alaska, USA | Alabama, USA | Idaho, USA
In Person
Remote roles are limited to the listed U.S. states; the position may require deployment on short notice and extended operations.
Bachelor's
Category
 Field Service (1) |
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Requirements
- Must hold a Bachelor's degree in electronics or telecommunications-related fields, emergency management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or a related field, or have four years of verifiable experience.
- Demonstrate prior completion of Incident Command System training, including FEMA independent study courses IS-100.c Incident Command System, IS-200.b ICS for Single Resources, IS-700.b National Incident Management System, and IS-800.c National Response Framework.
- Provide proof of completion for each required FEMA course.
- Possess an Auxiliary Communication endorsement with a completed Position Task Book and a valid Federal Communications Commission Amateur Radio License at the Technician level or higher; General class is preferred.
- Have a minimum of four years of experience working in Auxiliary Communications for a government agency in a first responder capacity, such as Fire, Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement, Public Health, or Emergency Management.
- Maintain deployable status and the physical and mental readiness to work in emergency environments on short notice.
- Adhere to professional integrity standards and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and workplace expectations.
- Provide proof of a valid driver's license and a driving record in good standing without restrictions, subject to annual review.
- Successfully pass a background check and drug screening, either pre-deployment or random.
- Work collaboratively across disciplines and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Respond sensitively to diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and community needs.
- Navigate high-stress environments with sound judgment and composure.
- Operate independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team with limited supervision.
- Use Microsoft Office and communication tools, including radio, satellite phone, and mobile applications.
- Maintain professional skills, including strong interpersonal and non-verbal communication.
- Perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, bending, and occasionally lifting or exceeding 50 pounds.
- Maintain physical endurance and focus during extended operations, including 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Be available for on-call duty and flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support emergency response and deployment operations.
- Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Deploy and operate emergency communications systems, including very-high-frequency, ultra-high-frequency, and high-frequency voice and digital modes, in support of incident operations.
- Maintain readiness of personal and assigned communications equipment, including go-kits.
- Support the development and execution of incident communications plans using ICS-205.
- Ensure communications activities comply with Federal Communications Commission regulations, Auxiliary Communications standards, and interoperability best practices.
- Participate in training, drills, and exercises to sustain operational readiness.
- Coordinate and communicate with Incident Command, Emergency Operations Centers, and partner agencies.
- Maintain current Auxiliary Communications qualification status and remain in good standing with Auxiliary Communications USA.
- Assist in testing and maintaining National EMR's Auxiliary Communications, SAROS, and AUCOMM capabilities.
- Provide field-expedient communications solutions in austere or degraded environments.
- Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
- Maintain personal readiness to deploy within 6–12 hours of activation, including updated availability in National EMR's mobile application.
- Complete agency-directed training through the learning management system, including Just-In-Time training and mission-specific modules.
- Identify hazards, report safety concerns immediately, and follow established safety protocols.
- Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
- Maintain active status within agency platforms, including learning management systems, to complete directed training.
- Participate in, assist, or supervise a workforce conducting disaster preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives as needed.
- Serve in any position when responding to critical circumstances and overcome operational obstacles and challenges.
- Solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short-term performance goals.
- Support survivors and communities during disasters by remaining available to assist at a moment's notice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Affiliation with the Military Auxiliary Radio System and experience with Winlink, high-frequency operations, and digital messaging systems are preferred.