Disaster Recovery Coordinator -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.

• Job Location:
  
  Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ
• Salary: $19.4691 - $27.1409 per hour (DOE)
• Grade: 20
• Closing Date:
  March 6, 2026

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

The Disaster Recovery Coordinator 1 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 Coordinator 1 works under the direction of the Human Services Coordinator in the Recovery Branch.

This position is critical to allow DEMA adequate staffing surge capacity. Duties may include knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to emergency management; prepare documents following established state and federal criteria; collect and compile data; coordinate assistance programs; draft and review policies and procedures for programs; perform on-site visits; and review cost documentation. Attend training workshops to learn and maintain a working knowledge or emergency management fundamentals.

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 workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

• Perform work with partners, stakeholders, local community members, and the general public. Files necessary forms and applications following established criteria
• Performs final inspections of completed work through on-site visits, compare completed work with approved scope of work; review cost documentation.
• Perform preliminary assessments of disaster related damage.
• Perform interim inspections of work and progress.
• Attend training workshops to learn and maintain a working knowledge of emergency management principles, standards and practices.
• Trains for specific State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) positions and performs duties as assigned through internal agency policy.

Knowledge of:

• Understanding of 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…