Job Description
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HS&EM) is recruiting for an
Emergency Management Specialist 2
in the Community Response Section!
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: As an Emergency Management Specialist 2, your role as the community liaison for the state's disaster initial response team in Alaska will involve collaborating with local agencies and community organizations to enhance pre-emergency planning and preparation efforts. You will support the implementation of Response Preparedness Programs, ensuring that communities are equipped to handle disasters effectively. Additionally, you'll actively engage in disaster recovery programs, helping to facilitate a coordinated response during and after statewide disasters or emergencies, thereby strengthening community resilience and recovery efforts.
Our Mission and Culture: The mission of the 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.
Benefits of Joining Our Team: As a valued member of the HS&EM team, you will play a big role in supporting a profoundly meaningful mission. We believe in self-growth and career advancement by encouraging and providing multiple opportunities for training and development. This position allows for a flexible alternate work week schedule, along with paid leave accrual, extensive retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans.
The Working Environment You Can Expect: HS&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 fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will be able to work and enjoy recreation alongside uniformed members and other state employees to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Who We Are Looking For: - Advocacy: Organizes and leads advocacy efforts with local, state, and federal government entities and elected officials that support the mission of an agency.
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Decisiveness : Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited, or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
- Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
- 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
To learn more about the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Disaster Assistance Section visit:
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.
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, may 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.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Required documents due at the time of interview:
- Last two (2) performance evaluations or two (2) professional letters of recommendation (dated within the last 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 if using education to meet minimum requirements.
- Valid Alaska Driver’s License.
Note: You will not need to bring if not already attached/submitted with your application package.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Contact Information
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
For applicant password assistance please visit:
Contact Information : For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Joshua Sassé
Administrative Officer 1
Phone: (907) 428-7006
Joshua.sasse@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes
typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits - Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits - Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits - Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
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