Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply . The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is recruiting for a Emergency Management Specialist 2 position! This position is in the General Government bargaining unit at a range 16. Does being part of great team and helping your community and state interest you? This may be the job your are looking for! What You Wil Be Doing: By joining Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) team you will serve as an Emergency Management Specialist (EMS) II for the Disaster Assistance Section in the Public Assistance Branch. As a team member will implement and coordinate grant funded disaster recovery programs for both state and federally declared disasters statewide. As part of the HS&EM team, you will participate/lead in disaster response and recovery field operations. Working with disaster response, support State Emergency Operations Center, handle local community, inter-agency, and governmental emergency communications and requests for assistance. In disaster emergencies, the EMS II team members will deploy to local communities throughout Alaska, coordinating the state's response as well as support state and local disaster plans and preparedness. Mission and Culture: The mission of DHS&EM is to lead the way in fostering a prepared, resilient Alaska capable of meeting the needs of its communities and citizens in response to all-hazards events. The mission of the Disaster Assistance (DA) Section is to coordinate state and federal actions with local jurisdictions to assist affected communities in responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against major disasters or emergencies declared by the Governor of Alaska or the President of the United States. Through the division’s Public Assistance (public infrastructure) and Individual Assistance (private/property/shelter) programs and activities, the DA Section works to provide supplemental assistance to affected areas and help them recover from a disaster as quickly as possible. Benefits of Joining Our Team : By becoming part of the team, you play a vital role in making a difference for Alaskan’s affected by disasters or emergencies. Our team's work is often time critical, fast-paced, and constantly changing. By joining us, you become a part of a dynamic, diverse, and highly proficient team that values collaboration and strong working relationships. Our team offers staff the ability to use all of their professional skills and talents while working in partnership with local communities, inter-agency liaisons, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency while helping the public as emergencies arise. Our team provides various opportunities for personal and professional growth and advancement. As a State of Alaska employee you have access to union membership, along with medical, dental, vision, prescription, and retirement benefits and plans. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in the National Guard Armory which provides ample parking, secure building, paved trails for breaktime walking or jogging, an on-site, no-cost, fitness center and on-site café/grill for convenient breakfast and lunch. To learn more about the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Disaster Assistance Section visit In the case of a disaster or emergency 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. Who We Are Looking For: In addition to the minimum qualifications, our new team member will possess the following traits: Effective Public Communicator: Possess the ability to speak and write effectively in various situations such as emergencies, document creation, briefings, training events and interviews. Problem Solver: Possess the ability to collect relevant information, effectively analyze collected information, develop appropriate solutions and make informed accurate decisions under pressure.1. Effective Public Communicator: Possess the ability to speak and write effectively in various situations such as emergencies, document creation, briefings, training events and interviews. Cooperative Team Member: Possess the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment whether as a team member or team leader. Self-Starter: Possess the ability to organize and prioritize work, adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines with a high degree of independence. Relationship Builder: Possess the ability to foster effective relationships with diverse groups, partner agencies, including state/federal agencies and Alaskan Native organizations To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: If 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 position's 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 is not within the State's control. Minimum Qualifications: 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 bachelor's 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 driver's license is required. Requires 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 below information carefully. This applies to your application submission. A cover letter is REQUIRED at the time of application: The brief cover letter should introduce yourself to the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HS&EM) staff and why you desire to be a part of our team, and how you meet the job requirements. This letter will be used as your writing sample and is included in your overall score. Required documents due at the time of interview: Last three performance evaluations or three professional letters of reference (not older than one year), if evaluations are not available. Three (3) professional references we may contact by phone (must include position titles, and one former supervisor). Only include transcripts and Degree Certificate if using education to meet minimum requirements. Valid Alaska Drivers License. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE :

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s 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

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 a 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 :

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

NOTICE:

If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at . WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE : Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. Joshua Sassé, Administrative Officer I joshua.sasse@alaska.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr

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