Emergency Management Specialist Flex

Position: Emergency Management Specialist 1/2 Flex (090208)

Job Description

The

Department of Military and Vetera

ns Affair

s

(DMVA),

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

(HS&E M),

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 - $1,999.50 b/w

Emergency Management Specialist 2:
Range 16 - $2,296.50 b/w

Thispositionisopento

Alaska Residents

only.

Please check our

Definition FAQ

to determine if you qualify.

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:

www.ready.alaska.gov

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link

:

Special Notice - JBER (BASE) ACCESS

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base…