Emergency Management Specialist 1/2 Flex (090208)

State of Alaska; Alaska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Outreach Branch, seeks an Emergency Management Specialist II to help develop and administer statewide preparedness outreach and education programs. The role requires strong disaster preparedness knowledge and clear communication through written and spoken channels.

The position involves engaging with diverse public audiences through presentations and outreach efforts, designing

Qualifications

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands.
• Communications and Media: knowledge of disseminating information via written, oral, visual media and social media.
• Flexibility: open to change and new information; adapts methods to new information.
• Interpersonal Skills: polite and empathetic, builds relationships across diverse groups.
• Oral and Written Communication: communicates ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Outreach Branch Chief in creating and implementing statewide emergency management outreach and education programs.
• Communicate complex information clearly through written and verbal channels and engage diverse public audiences.
• Design accessible, informative materials to promote community resilience and disaster preparedness.

Skills

Adaptability

Communications

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Job description

Job Description The

Job Description The Department of Military and Vetera ns Affair s (DMVA), Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HS&EM), Outreach Branch, is recruiting for and Emergency Management Specialist 1/2. This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a range 14 or 16. Emergency Management Specialist 1: Range 14 - $1,999.50 b/w Emergency Management Specialist 2: Range 16 - $2,296.50 b/w This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify. Please Note: This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the 1 or 2 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at Level 1, promotion to the Level 2 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.

What You Will Be Doing

As an Emergency Management Specialist II, this position assists the Outreach Branch Chief in creating, developing, implementing, and administering effective statewide emergency management preparedness outreach and educational programs. The role requires a strong working knowledge of disaster preparedness and response programs, as well as the ability to communicate complex information clearly through both written and verbal channels. This position also involves engaging with diverse public audiences through presentations and outreach efforts, and calls for creativity in designing accessible, informative, and impactful preparedness materials that promote community resilience.

Our Mission, Our Culture, Our Values

The mission of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) is to lead the way in homeland security and emergency management to foster a prepared, resilient Alaska capable of meeting the needs of its communities and citizens in response to all-hazards events.

The Benefits Of Joining Our Team

Joining our Planning Section team, you will be at the forefront of helping Alaskans impacted by emergencies while fostering a resilient and prepared community. This dynamic and fast‑paced role involves time‑sensitive decision‑making and adaptability to ever‑changing circumstances. At HS&EM believes in career growth and encourages cross training and skills advancement. You will also benefit from paid leave accrual, a variety of retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, ensuring you are well‑supported both professionally and personally as you serve your community.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

DHS&EM is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three‑mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to a onsite cafe and no‑cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees, to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Who We Are Looking For

• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Communications and Media: Knowledge of communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral and visual media and social media
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities and other individual differences.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

To learn more about the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Disaster Assistance Section, visit: www.ready.alaska.gov

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Bargaining Unit

If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.

Education

If post‑secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full‑or part‑time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Notice

Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Multiple Vacancies

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

Application Notice

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

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Contact Information

Joshua Sassé
Administrative Officer 2
Phone/TEAMS: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Careers With The State Of Alaska Offer MANY Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

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I certify I have read the "Other Work Demands" and acknowledge I can meet these special physical, mental, or behavioral requirements of the position.

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I acknowledge the additional stress level associated with these responsibilities, and understand attendance is an essential function of the job.

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I acknowledge that I have read and understand the competency requirements, and I attest that I have provided sufficient information in my application to support and demonstrate these requirements.

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