Emergency Management Specialist 1/2 Flex (090208)

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,000 - 2,300; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist II to support statewide preparedness outreach and educational programs. The role requires strong disaster knowledge and the ability to convey complex information clearly in writing and speech.

You will engage diverse public audiences with presentations, outreach activities, and creative, accessible materials that promote community resilience across Alaska.

Qualifications

• Two years paraprofessional experience in emergency management, emergency response, natural resource management, planning, grant administration, or finance.
• An associate degree from an accredited college in emergency management or homeland security.
• A bachelor's degree, in any field, from an accredited college.

Responsibilities

• Assist Outreach Branch Chief in creating, developing, implementing, and administering statewide emergency management preparedness outreach and educational programs.
• Communicate complex information clearly through written and verbal channels.
• Engage diverse public audiences through presentations and outreach efforts and design accessible, informative materials.

Skills

Adaptability

Communications

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Oral & Written Communication

Education

Two years paraprofessional emergency management experience

Associate degree in emergency management or homeland security

Bachelor's degree in any field

Job description

Job Description

The

Department of Military and Vetera

ns Affair

s

(DMVA),

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

(HS&E M),

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

Thispositionisopento

Alaska Residents

only.

Please check our

Definition FAQ

to determine if you qualify.

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:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

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

Special Notice - JBER (BASE) ACCESS

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment.

If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access are not within the State's control.

Special Note:

In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of paraprofessional experience in emergency management, emergency response, natural resource management, planning, grant administration, or finance. The required experience includes work such as Emergency Management Assistant, Natural Resource Technician 2, or Accounting Technician 1 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

An associate degree from an accredited college in emergency management or homeland security.

OR

A bachelor's degree, in any field, from an accredited college.

Special Note:

A valid Alaska driver's license is required.

Some positions require the incumbent to obtain a federal security clearance.

Work may require periodic, 24-hour on-call duty and travel to remote locations in small aircraft and boats, and may involve exposure to inherently hazardous or potentially dangerous environmental conditions.

Additional Required Information

Please read the information below carefully, this applies to your application submission.

To qualify for this position, the incoming team member must be willing and able to occasionally travel to remote field sites using boats, small aircraft, and helicopters, and be prepared to work in varying weather conditions, in confined areas, and potentially be exposed to wildlife. Demonstrating your flexibility and experience with such environments will support your application.

Required documents due at the time of interview:

If you are a

current

or

former

State of Alaska employee, provide your last two (2) performance evaluations or if you have never been employed with the State, please provide three (3) professional letters of recommendation

if

evaluations are unavailable.

Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone

(must include position titles