EMERGENCY PROGRAMS MANAGER (Special Administrative Assistant II) - Range 22 / EXE

Anchorage — Office of the Municipal Manager; Anchorage (AK); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Anchorage — Office of the Municipal Manager seeks an Executive-level Emergency Programs Manager to strengthen emergency preparedness and response capabilities. This role involves coordinating with the Office of Emergency Management, serving in the Anchorage EOC, and working with public, private, and NGO partners to plan, train, and execute rapid response actions.

The position requires a strong academic background in business/public administration or related fields and extensive experience in

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience preferred (see below).
• Advanced degrees with required years of experience listed.
• Certifications in NIMS-ICS/EMAP preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Supports OEM in strengthening emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
• Participates in EOC roles and community emergency response activities.
• Performs hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation, planning, and resource management.
• Coordinates training, exercises, and public information activities.
• Ensures compliance with background checks, driving license requirements, and certifications.

Educación

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline

Descripción del empleo

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is anexecutive position (no union affiliation) andserves at the pleasure of the Mayorof the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT:

Office of the Municipal Manager

HOURS OF WORK:

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

1305 E Street, Anchorage, AK

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

The Emergency Programs Manager supports the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) mainly through strengthening emergency preparedness and response capability requiring collaborative engagement with community stakeholders. The position fulfills an assigned role(s) for emergency response activities in the Anchorage Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as part of the community emergency response team (ERT). Functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to: hazard identification and risk assessment, mitigation, prevention, continuity and operational planning and procedures, incident and resource management, logistics, communication and warning, facility management, training and exercises, evaluations, and emergency public information and education. The OEM staff work with the EOC ERT members to train and exercise to maintain readiness for the next disaster or emergency. The staff work together with public, private, and nongovernmental agencies, departments, organization, and individuals with functional roles in emergency management to organize and stay informed to respond to disasters and emergencies. Staff regularly evaluate and improve the program’s effectiveness through formal assessments, after-action reviews, and adherence to best practices in emergency management.

This position is a regular schedule but infrequently may require non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, especially in emergency situations. This position may also require travel within the jurisdiction or to other locations as needed for coordination, training, and mutual aid efforts.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

and

nine

(9)

years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

-OR-

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline

and

seven

(7)

years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

-OR-

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline

and

five

(5)

years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

-OR-

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline

and

three

(3)

years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

- Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

- Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

Preferences:

Certifications in the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command Systems (ICS):

IS-100,

IS-200,

IS-700,

IS-800,

ICS-300

ICS-400.

NIMS-ICS Train the Trainer

Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Assessor certificate.

Instructions to applicants:

Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this position.

Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.

Submit contact information for three professional references.

Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded.

If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.

If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to

http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify

.

E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the

MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once a candidate clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the

www.GovernmentJobs.com

website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Candidates will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and candidate's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, candidates may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, candidates may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

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