Disaster Recovery Specialist_Reservist

Position: DISASTER RECOVERY SPECIALIST_RESERVIST
DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA), led by The Adjutant General, provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation. The Emergency Management Division consists of three sections-operations, preparedness, and financial administration. Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters. Additionally, DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard, the primary combat reserve of the United States military.

The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community, state, and federal missions.

DISASTER RECOVERY

Job Location:

Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ

Posting Details:

Salary: $17.6821 - $24.7086 per hour (DOE)

Grade: 19

Closing Date: FEBRUARY 23, 2026

Job Summary:

The Reservist II position serves in a part time, on-call, as-needed position.

The Disaster Recovery Specialist supports the DEMA Mission by providing emergency management capabilities to Arizona. Incumbent will support coordination activities in the areas of emergency preparedness, logistics, finance, response, recovery and mitigation efforts in order to reduce the impact of emergencies and disasters on people and property in the Whole Community. The Disaster Recovery Specialist works under the direction of the Human Services Coordinator in the Recovery Branch.

This position is critical to allow DEMA adequate staffing surge capacity. Individuals will personally prepare for anytime (24/7) response and no-notice recall to the State or Alternate Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and/or Joint Field Office (JFO) during disaster exercise activations. Trains for specific SEOC positions and performs duties as assigned through internal agency policy. Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement of workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review or performance metrics.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities include:

* Provides administrative functions in the area of emergency preparedness, logistics, finance, response, recovery, and mitigation.

* Monitors and tracks key documentation and correspondence. Collects and compiles field data. Communicates with partners, stakeholders, local community members, and the general public. Assist in preparing reports. Maintain accurate documentation and financial records. Prepares fiscal and performance reports.

* Prepare material for presentations and outreach. May be tasked to represent the agency at meetings with other governmental jurisdictions and before various community groups.

* Monitors and evaluates procedures to assure program conformance and integrity. Prepares a variety of technical and administrative reports. Provides required file governance procedures.

* Trains for specific State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) positions and performs duties as assigned through internal agency policy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

* General knowledge/understanding or laws, rules, and regulations related to disaster recovery.

* Individual Assistance and Housing programs.

* Appropriate method of communication and active listening.

Skilled in:

* Talking to others to convey information effectively.

* Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

* Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

* Utilizing a personal computer and various Microsoft programs.

* Remaining professional when dealing with internal/external customers.

Ability to:

* Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.

* Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

* Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

* Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

* Understand and follow instructions.

* Analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.

* Process and handle confidential information with discretion.

* Deal with individuals in an…