Emergency Management Specialist 12 Flex (090208)

State Of Alaska

Job Location:

Anchorage, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 1999 - 2296

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HS&EM) Outreach Branch

is recruiting for and Emergency Management Specialist 1/2.

This position is in the General Government(GGU) bargaining unit at a range 14 or 16.

Emergency Management Specialist 1: Range 14 - $1999.50 b/w

Emergency Management Specialist 2: Range 16 - $2296.50 b/w

ThispositionisopentoAlaska Residents only.

Please check ourDefinition FAQ to determine if you qualify.

Please Note: This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicants training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at Level 1 promotion to the Level 2 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.

What You Will Be Doing:
As an Emergency Management Specialist II this position assists the Outreach Branch Chief in creating developing implementing and administering effective statewide emergency management preparedness outreach and educational programs. The role requires a strong working knowledge of disaster preparedness and response programs as well as the ability to communicate complex information clearly through both written and verbal channels. This position also involves engaging with diverse public audiences through presentations and outreach efforts and calls for creativity in designing accessible informative and impactful preparedness materials that promote community resilience.

Our Mission Our Culture Our Values:
The mission of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) is to lead the way in homeland security and emergency management to foster a prepared resilient Alaska capable of meeting the needs of its communities and citizens in response to all-hazards events.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Joining our Planning Section team you will be at the forefront of helping Alaskans impacted by emergencies while fostering a resilient and prepared community. This dynamic and fast-paced role involves time-sensitive decision-making and adaptability to ever-changing circumstances. At HS&EM believes in career growth and encourages cross training and skills advancement. You will also benefit from paid leave accrual a variety of retirement options and comprehensive medical vision and dental plans ensuring you are well-supported both professionally and personally as you serve your community.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
DHS&EM is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to a onsite cafe and no-cost fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and engage with uniformed military members and fellow state employees to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Communications and Media: Knowledge of communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written oral and visual media and social media
Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity race gender disabilities and other individual differences.
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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Emergency Management Specialist 1: Range 14

Two years of paraprofessional experience in emergency management emergency response natural resource management planning grant administration or finance. The required experience includes work such as Emergency Management Assistant Natural Resource Technician 2 or Accounting Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
An associate degree from an accredited college in emergency management or homeland security.
OR
A bachelors degree in any field from an accredited college.

Minimum Qualifications for Emergency Management Specialist 2: Range 16
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.

Additional Required Information

Please read the information below carefully this applies to your application submission.

To qualify for this position the incoming team member must be willing and able to occasionally travel to remote field sites using boats small aircraft and helicopters and be prepared to work in varying weather conditions in confined areas and potentially be exposed to wildlife. Demonstrating your flexibility and experience with such environments will support your application.

Required documents due at the time of interview:

If you are a current or 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).
Include officialcollege transcripts if using education to meet minimum requirements.
A cover letter is not required; however it is highly recommended and may provide additional application points if submitted at the time of interview.

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

Job Specific Requirements:

DMVA is housed on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson a federal military installation. If the installation commander deems necessary the incumbent may be required to pass security background check for an installation access permit. Adherence to installation regulations special security guidelines base protocol for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson are mandatory and will be followed while on the installation or the access permit can be revoked by the installation commander 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.

Special physical mental or behavioral requirements of the position:
Must be willing and able to travel within the State including very remote areas or out of State on an as needed basis.
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.
An employees stamina and ability to withstand stress are essential in such situations. The incumbent will be directly responsible for implementing actions and providing support to communities and jurisdictions that have life and death implications. The additional level of stress associated with these responsibilities requires mental and emotional strength.
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.
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.
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.

Application Notice:
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database you MUST use Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage found here: EEO Statement:
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Contact Information: For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Joshua Sassé

Administrative Officer 2

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Job DescriptionThe Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HS&EM) Outreach Branchis recruiting for and Emergency Management Specialist 1/2.This position is in the General Government(GGU) bargaining unit at a range 14 or 16.Emergency ...