Call for CVs: EMS Coordinator / County Coroner Role Players

McColm & Company (McColm) is a mission-driven and customer-focused consulting firm that equips change makers with the knowledge, skills, and insights they need to succeed in an increasingly complex world. McColm specializes in supporting U.S. federal customers with emergency response, national security, human services, and foreign affairs focused portfolios by managing bespoke professional training programs, delivering effective capacity building solutions, and providing highly specialized technical assistance and analysis expertise to decision makers.

McColm is expanding our bench of qualified EMS Coordinator and/or County Coroner role players in support of CERFP (CBRN Enhanced Response Force Package) exercise support services. These opportunities are short term, intermittent contract opportunities in which the SMEs will need to be available to provide services on customer established dates and travel to perform work at the Government's site - typically for 3-7 days per assignment. The position description below details the anticipated duties and qualifications of the role, contingent upon contract award.

The EMS Coordinator / County Coroner SME will serve as a scenario-embedded role player and technical expert, interfacing with the CERFP Medical Element (MEDEL) and Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) throughout each exercise day. Responsibilities include:

• Portray the local EMS Coordinator role within the exercise scenario, interfacing with the CERFP medical element to coordinate simulated mass casualty patient flow, triage prioritization, and medical treatment handoffs.
• Portray the County Coroner role within the exercise scenario, coordinating with the Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) on the handling and documentation of simulated fatalities as exercise requirements dictate.
• Provide technically accurate and scenario-consistent direction to exercise participants to maximize training value.
• Remain within the limits of the exercise scenario and coordinate with the Exercise Lead and on-site Contract Manager to ensure realistic, credible role portrayal throughout each operational period.
• Track and report to the Exercise Lead the number of role players and manikins who pass through the Decontamination Line, categorized by ambulatory and non-ambulatory iterations, including those simulating fatalities.
• Participate in daily hot wash / after-action review briefings and provide input as required.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional experience in emergency medical services, emergency management, mass casualty incident response, public health emergency response, law enforcement, or forensic/medical examiner operations - or equivalent training and credentialing relevant to the role being portrayed.
• Strong ability to portray technical roles convincingly within a realistic exercise environment, including providing believable scenario-consistent direction to National Guard participants.
• Familiarity with ICS (Incident Command System) / NIMS (National Incident Management System) structures and terminology.
• Ability to pass a background check and be listed on the installation Entry Access List (EAL).
• Active EMS licensure (EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic), law enforcement credentials, or coroner/medical examiner experience are preferred and should be noted in the CV.
• Prior experience supporting CERFP, HRF, FEMA USAR, or comparable CBRNE exercises is preferred.
• Must be physically capable of working outdoors in a simulated disaster environment, potentially in inclement weather.

Benefits

McColm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all of our staff. Compensation is offered according to job requirements, market dynamics, and experience/skills of the successful candidate. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off, 11 paid federal holidays, and annual performance-based bonuses.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender identity or expression, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Due to the high volume of applications McColm receives and to ensure we comply with our internal hiring policies, we regret we are not able to respond to individual phone calls or emails regarding application status.