Emergency Management Specialist 2 (090421)

• 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.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior
• Decision Making: Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

To learn more about the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Disaster Assistance Section visit: .

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:
If you can see yourself in this role we encourage you to apply!

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access which is required with this positions 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 States 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.

One year of entry professional level experience mitigating against preparing for responding to or recovering from emergencies disasters or terrorist events. The required experience is met by service as an Emergency Management Specialist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Two years of entry professional level experience either creating contingency plans conducting exercises to evaluate plans and training responding to events creating civil disruption or environmental disturbance or coordinating the recovery from such events.

OR

A bachelors degree in any field from an accredited college;
AND
One year of entry professional level experience either creating contingency plans conducting exercises to evaluate plans and training responding to events creating civil disruption or environmental disturbance or coordinating the recovery from such events.

Special Note:
A valid Alaska drivers 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.

Please read the below information carefully this applies to your application submission.
Note:Ensure your application (through work history training education licenses certifications etc.) supports and demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for this job class.

Required documents due at the time of interview:

• If you are a current of 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 and your current supervisor and one former supervisor).
• Only include transcripts if using education to meet minimum requirements.
• Valid Real ID Drivers License.

Note: You will not need to bring these documents if you have already attached/submitted with your application package.

Other Responsibilities to do the Job:

The chosen team member must be willing and able to travel within the State including very remote areas or out of State as needed. Transportation can be via government vehicle commercial airlines (large and small) very small planes helicopters boats snow machines and ATVs to remote areas of the state to support the Departments mission. Traveling to facilitate recovery operations is likely to impose more stringent physical and mental requirements such as: travel away from home and family changed work times (day vs. night) and longer shifts (12 hours or more) working in austere facilities and frequently at tasks very different from day-to-day assignments and living in sometimes spartan accommodations similar to outdoor camping and can include: tents sleeping bags cabins gymnasium floors etc. An employees stamina and ability to withstand stress are essential in such situations.

Bargaining Unit:
If you are acurrent state employee please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employeedo 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.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Note: The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers 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.

Note: 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.

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