The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HLS&EM) is recruiting for an
Emergency Management Specialist 2 in our Public Assistance Section!
This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a range 16.
Notice: This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our Definition FAQto determine if you qualify.
To learn more about the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Disaster Assistance Section visit: .
*NOTE * SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS * NOTE*
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 information below carefully this applies to your application submission. Ensure your application meets the minimum qualifications for the job class carefully review the job description and compare it with your work history training education licenses and certifications. Highlight relevant experiences and credentials that directly align with the job requirements and organize them clearly in your application to demonstrate your qualifications effectively.
Required documents due at the time of interview: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.
Notice: 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.
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.
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