Remote Emergency Services Coordinator Jobs
Remote Emergency Services Coordinator jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed nonprofits, government contractors, and healthcare networks managing crisis response operations from anywhere. Employers hiring remotely right now include DrHouse, Radiology Partners, and Tetra Tech. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an Emergency Management Planner to our Emergency Management Risk & Resilience team based in Remote capacity. This role will require travel at times.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
Tetra Tech is seeking an Emergency Management Planner to support the development and implementation of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programs for state and local governments, transportation agencies, private organizations, and other clients nationwide. The ideal candidate will bring practical emergency management experience, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
The Emergency Management Planner will support or lead planning activities, depending on project needs and experience. Responsibilities may include developing and updating emergency operations plans, continuity of operations plans, evacuation plans, disaster recovery plans, and other emergency management planning documents. The position may also support stakeholder engagement, meeting facilitation, emergency management training and exercises, after-action reviews, and improvement planning.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating planning activities, engaging with clients and stakeholders, managing assigned tasks, and producing high-quality deliverables within established project schedules and budgets.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Develop, review, and update emergency preparedness, response, and recovery plans, procedures, after-action reports, and supporting documentation.
- Conduct research, analyze information, and incorporate applicable regulations, guidance, and industry best practices into planning deliverables.
- Coordinate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to gather information, identify planning needs, and develop practical solutions.
- Support or lead planning meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities, as assigned.
- Support or lead the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of emergency management training and exercises.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and professionally written technical documents, presentations, and project deliverables.
- Manage assigned tasks and deadlines while working under the direction of a Project Manager.
- Travel as required to support client meetings, planning workshops, training, exercises, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and other project activities.
- Perform work in accordance with company policies, applicable regulations, and established health and safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in emergency management; three (3) or more years preferred, with demonstrated experience in preparedness, response, and/or recovery planning.
- Working knowledge of emergency management principles, planning processes, and applicable federal guidance, including FEMA's Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, National Incident Management System (NIMS), and National Response Framework (NRF).
- Familiarity with the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), and continuity planning principles.
- Successful completion of FEMA Independent Study courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.
- Demonstrated experience developing or contributing to emergency management plans, procedures, after-action reports, or related technical documents.
- Strong technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable guidance.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to independently manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and balance competing priorities while working under the direction of a Project Manager.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability and willingness to travel as required to support project activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management or a related field.
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
- Completion of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training.
- Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) certification.
- Experience working within a local, state, or federal emergency management agency, or in an emergency management or security role within a transit or transportation organization.
- Professional certification or specialized training in continuity planning, such as through the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) or FEMA.
- Experience supporting Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) assessments or accreditation activities.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, driving in a vehicle, or working on a computer.
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain in adverse weather, occasionally.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
- Variable weather conditions
- Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and in front of a computer.
Additional Information:
- Fully remote with travel up to 30% of the time; typical travel will be M-F for 1 to 3 days at a time.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
Twitter: @TetraTechJobs
Facebook: @TetraTechCareers
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
- Organization: 105 TDR
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an Emergency Management Planner to our Emergency Management Risk & Resilience team based in Remote capacity. This role will require travel at times.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
Tetra Tech is seeking an Emergency Management Planner to support the development and implementation of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programs for state and local governments, transportation agencies, private organizations, and other clients nationwide. The ideal candidate will bring practical emergency management experience, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
The Emergency Management Planner will support or lead planning activities, depending on project needs and experience. Responsibilities may include developing and updating emergency operations plans, continuity of operations plans, evacuation plans, disaster recovery plans, and other emergency management planning documents. The position may also support stakeholder engagement, meeting facilitation, emergency management training and exercises, after-action reviews, and improvement planning.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating planning activities, engaging with clients and stakeholders, managing assigned tasks, and producing high-quality deliverables within established project schedules and budgets.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Develop, review, and update emergency preparedness, response, and recovery plans, procedures, after-action reports, and supporting documentation.
- Conduct research, analyze information, and incorporate applicable regulations, guidance, and industry best practices into planning deliverables.
- Coordinate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to gather information, identify planning needs, and develop practical solutions.
- Support or lead planning meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities, as assigned.
- Support or lead the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of emergency management training and exercises.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and professionally written technical documents, presentations, and project deliverables.
- Manage assigned tasks and deadlines while working under the direction of a Project Manager.
- Travel as required to support client meetings, planning workshops, training, exercises, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and other project activities.
- Perform work in accordance with company policies, applicable regulations, and established health and safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in emergency management; three (3) or more years preferred, with demonstrated experience in preparedness, response, and/or recovery planning.
- Working knowledge of emergency management principles, planning processes, and applicable federal guidance, including FEMA's Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, National Incident Management System (NIMS), and National Response Framework (NRF).
- Familiarity with the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), and continuity planning principles.
- Successful completion of FEMA Independent Study courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.
- Demonstrated experience developing or contributing to emergency management plans, procedures, after-action reports, or related technical documents.
- Strong technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable guidance.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to independently manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and balance competing priorities while working under the direction of a Project Manager.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability and willingness to travel as required to support project activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management or a related field.
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
- Completion of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) training.
- Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) certification.
- Experience working within a local, state, or federal emergency management agency, or in an emergency management or security role within a transit or transportation organization.
- Professional certification or specialized training in continuity planning, such as through the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) or FEMA.
- Experience supporting Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) assessments or accreditation activities.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, driving in a vehicle, or working on a computer.
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain in adverse weather, occasionally.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
- Variable weather conditions
- Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and in front of a computer.
Additional Information:
- Fully remote with travel up to 30% of the time; typical travel will be M-F for 1 to 3 days at a time.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
Twitter: @TetraTechJobs
Facebook: @TetraTechCareers
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
- Organization: 105 TDR
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Who's Hiring
- DrHouse18D
- Radiology Partners14
- Tetra Tech10
- Emory University4
- Essential HealthCare Solutions3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Insurance
- Science & Research
- Animal Care & Pet Services
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote emergency services coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of NIMS and ICS protocols and FEMA training requirements
- Experience developing and exercising emergency operations plans
- Proficiency with mass notification and emergency management software platforms
- IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or equivalent state certification preferred
- Strong written communication skills for drafting after-action reports and situation updates
Tips for Your Remote Emergency Services Coordinator Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote emergency services coordinator openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by function and apply directly to the ones that match your experience before postings close, since remote roles often attract high application volume quickly.
Show async coordination in your resume
Remote emergency services coordinators manage incident documentation, stakeholder updates, and response protocols without in-person contact. Highlight specific tools you've used for async coordination, such as incident management platforms, shared documentation systems, and digital communication workflows, to signal you can operate effectively in a distributed environment.
Earn FEMA certifications before you apply
Remote employers screening emergency services coordinators look for independent credibility. Completing FEMA's online IS course series, particularly courses covering incident command, continuity of operations, and emergency communications, shows you can handle remote preparedness work without needing on-site supervision or training.
Prepare for scenario-based remote interviews
Remote hiring teams for emergency services coordinator roles often run structured scenario interviews over video to assess your judgment under pressure. Practice walking through how you'd coordinate a multi-agency response, communicate status updates asynchronously, and document an incident entirely in writing, since those are the exact skills remote employers test.
Remote Emergency Services Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote emergency services coordinator job?
Start by targeting remote-first organizations, distributed government contractors, and healthcare systems that run decentralized emergency programs. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to coordinate across time zones without in-person oversight. Demonstrating experience with incident management software, async documentation practices, and virtual stakeholder communication gives you a real edge over candidates who only list field experience.
Which companies hire remote emergency services coordinators?
Employers currently hiring remote emergency services coordinators include DrHouse, Radiology Partners, and Tetra Tech, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first government contractors, distributed healthcare organizations, and emergency management consultancies that coordinate response programs across multiple locations without requiring staff to be on-site.
Can you get a remote emergency services coordinator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Your best path is through nonprofits, public health agencies, or consulting firms that hire junior coordinators remotely. Certifications like FEMA's IS series, strong async communication skills, and any volunteer emergency management work can substitute effectively for paid experience.
Do you need a degree for remote emergency services coordinator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh relevant certifications, practical emergency management experience, and demonstrated coordination skills alongside or instead of a degree. FEMA certifications, CPR and first aid credentials, and familiarity with incident command systems often matter more to hiring managers than the credential on your diploma, especially for contract and nonprofit roles.
Which industries hire the most remote emergency services coordinators?
The sectors hiring the most remote emergency services coordinators are Education, Insurance, and Science & Research, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed teams managing emergency preparedness, response planning, and compliance across multiple facilities or regions, making remote coordination a practical and common staffing model.
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