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Introduction: We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event. Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation. The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities. This role will be onsite at the designated Emergency Operations Center for the duration of the mission. Position Summary: Job Title: Logistics Section Chief Full Time or Part Time: FT - 12 hour work days expected Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary Compensation: $40-$55/hour Travel/Location: Onsite, CO EOC locations Benefits Summary: Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.  Mission of Role/Position Summary: The Logistics Section Chief (LC) is responsible for providing overall management and support to facilities, services, and material in support of the incident. The Logistics Section Chief participates in the development and implementation of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and activates and supervises the Branches and Units within the Logistics Section. The Logistics Section Chief oversees and directs the activities of the Support Branch, and the Mutual Aid Branch. Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: Coordinate with the State Logistics Response Center (SLRC) to prioritize support requirements, identify hardest-hit counties, and provide mission guidance.    Collaborate with ESF-6 and NGOs to rapidly deploy field kitchens and cantinas.    Ensure ESF-7 DMS secures land or buildings through lease, RRF, or MOA for staging areas, forward operating bases, base camps, warehouses, or to replace damaged or destroyed facilities.    Coordinate with ESF-11 to project and procure food, water, and ice needs.    Work with the National Guard to support Logistics Staging Area (LSA) operations.    Coordinate with ESF-19 Fuels on fueling provisions for the response effort. Assist on portions of projects and ensure all aspects are completed as outlined in the contract scope of work and timeline. Attend meetings and conference calls with clients. Maintain currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents for applicable roles. Provide service and support for assigned resources. Communicate changes in logistical support to incident resources. Evaluate and monitor current situation to determine if present plan of action will meet incident objectives. Participate in the preparation of the IAP or relevant plan. Review tactical plans for operational periods. Advise on current capabilities and limitations for service and support. All other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written. Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information. Capable of multi-tasking when necessary. Strong familiarity with state and local governments is necessary. Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills. Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated. Strong time management skills. Strong desire to help people. Ability to be flexible and make quick decisions as disasters change and develop. Supervisory Responsibilities: May have lead responsibilities within projects or small teams depending on function with s