Temporary / Emergency Sheltering Specialist

  • Full-time
  • State/Province: Louisiana
  • Business Group: DCS
  • Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
  • Business Line: Water
  • Work Location Model: On-Site
  • Operating Group: Americas
  • Primary Location: US - New Orleans, LA - 1555 Poydras
  • Compensation: USD 20.00 - USD 27.00 - hourly

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM’s Disaster Recovery Division is seeking Temporary and Emergency Sheltering Specialists to join our team to develop our On-Call Cadre. The cadre is designed to build a roster of qualified candidates for temporary assignments. Placement is not immediate and will occur based on operational need

Temporary and Emergency Sheltering Specialists will assist with providing temporary emergency shelters and coordinate safe accommodations for disaster affected individuals. Candidates must be willing and available to deploy on short notice, as needed.

The Temporary and Emergency Sheltering Specialist duties include:

  • Support the activation of temporary and emergency sheltering operations.
  • Monitor shelter for compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to support shelter operations and resource allocation.
  • Assist with shelter facilities set up, including equipment supplies, and staffing needs.
  • Support logistics planning, including transportation, supply distribution, and inventory tracking.
  • Ensure sheltering plans and standard operating procedures (SOP) are implemented and followed.
  • Provide on-site support as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • High School and 2+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of relevant emergency management experience
  • Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal disaster recovery markets.
  • Experience supporting large-scale disaster response or mass are operations
  • Knowledge of accessibility and functional needs support in sheltering environments.
  • Knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance (FEMA PA) policy.
  • Possess flexibility to respond to and manage different tasks, often with competing priorities.
  • Advanced time management skills which utilize high-level strategies in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and extended deployments as needed. Extended hours and rapid response may be required during activations.

Additional Information

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this role
  • Sponsorship is not offered now or in the future for this role 

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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