Emergency Management Specialist 2 (090421)

Emergency Management Specialist (EMS) 2

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM), Public Assistance Branch is recruiting for an Emergency Management Specialist (EMS) 2. This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a range 16. This position is open to Alaska residents only. Please check our Definition FAQ to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing : Our newest Emergency Management Specialist II (EMS) will play a key role in coordinating and implementing grant-funded disaster recovery programs across the state, participating in and leading disaster response and recovery operations, supporting the State Emergency Operations Center, and managing emergency communications and assistance requests. During emergencies, they may be deployed to local communities to coordinate state responses and assist in disaster planning and preparedness efforts, ensuring effective management and recovery efforts statewide.

Our mission and our culture : Our mission for 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. Joining our Disaster Assistance team means you'll be assisting Alaskans impacted by emergencies while fostering a resilient and prepared community. This position also supports flexible work schedule options including telework and alternate work week schedule. 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 both an on-site caf 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 :

• 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.
• Problem solving : Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Self-management : Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Decision making : Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Attention to detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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 https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / Alaska / classspecs. If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

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 are not within the State's 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

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. 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 below information carefully, this applies to your application submission. Note : Ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports and demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for this job class. Required documents due at the time of interview :

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

Other responsibilities to do the job :

The chosen team member must be willing and able to travel within the State, including very remote areas, or out of State as needed. 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 Department`s mission. Traveling to facilitate recovery operations is likely to impose more stringent physical and mental requirements such as : travel 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 employee's stamina and ability to withstand stress are essential in such situations.

Bargaining Unit : If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do 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.

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.

Note : The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

Work Experience : If using work experience not already documented in your application,