Emergency Management Specialist (090112)

• Public Service Motivation:Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.
• Teamwork:Encourages and facilitates cooperation pride trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• 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.
• Flexibility:Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.

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: you can see yourself in this role we encourage you to apply!

*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:

• 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 ifevaluations 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 IDDrivers License.

• DMVA is housed on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson a federal military installation. If the installation commander deems it necessary the incumbent may be required to pass a security background check for an installation access permit. Adherence to installation regulations special security guidelines and base protocol for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are mandatory and will be followed while on the installation or the installation commander can revoke the access permit at any time.
• The individual must also be able to maintain the clearance throughout employment. Adherence to special security guidelines protocol etc. for JBER needs to be followed.
  

• 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.
• Catastrophic disaster emergency response is likely to impose more stringent physical and mental requirements such as: rapid deployment 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.
• The incumbent will be directly responsible for implementing actions and supporting communities and jurisdictions with life-and-death implications. The additional level of stress associated with these responsibilities requires mental and emotional strength. As a result attendance is an essential function of the job.

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.

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