Emergency Management Specialist

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.

Our newest Emergency Management Specialist 2 (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 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.

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 café 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.

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:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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 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…