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

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks an experienced Emergency Programs Manager to lead disaster preparedness and OEM coordination. The role focuses on risk assessment, planning, incident management, logistics, and public information to enhance community resilience.

Based in Anchorage, this executive position serves at the pleasure of the Mayor, requires a strong background in emergency management, and a commitment to working with public, private, and NGO partners to strengthen readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and nine years of related experience.
• Associate’s degree plus seven years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of related experience.
• Master’s degree plus three years of related experience.
• Satisfactory background check including criminal, education, and employment history.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead hazard identification and risk assessment in emergency planning.
• Develop mitigation, prevention, continuity and operational plans.
• Coordinate incident and resource management during emergencies.
• Oversee logistics, warning and communications for public safety.
• Facility management, training and exercises; conduct evaluations and after-action reviews.
• Collaborate with public, private, and NGO partners to strengthen readiness.

Skills

Emergency management

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Logistics coordination

Public information

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field

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

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

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.

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 andthree (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:

• IS-100,
• IS-200,
• IS-700,
• IS-800,
• ICS-300
• ICS-400.
• NIMS-ICS Train the Trainer
• Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Assessor certificate.

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.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.