Emergency Management Specialist 2 (090374)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM), Exercise Section, is recruiting for an Emergency Management Specialist 2. This position is in the General Government (GGU) bargaining unit at a range 16. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. This position requires full-time on-site work at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to facilitate collaboration with various divisions supported by Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Remote work may be permitted up to two days a week, subject to the hiring manager’s approval and/or successful completion of probation. As the newest team member at DHS&EM, you will play a vital role in enhancing statewide and local preparedness for a wide range of emergencies, including natural and human-caused incidents that impact lives, health, infrastructure, and property. Your responsibilities will include leading the development, implementation, and management of a modern, progressive, and practical exercise program to ensure readiness across the state. Additionally, you will oversee, coordinate, and evaluate jurisdictional exercise activities across all Alaska boroughs and communities representing over 90% of the state's population, ensuring a unified and effective emergency response framework.

Requirements

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.
A valid Alaska driver's license is required.
Must be willing and able to travel within the State, including very remote areas, or out of State on an as needed basis.
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 Departments mission.
Catastrophic disaster emergency response is likely to impose more stringent physical and mental requirements such as: rapid deployment 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.
The incumbent will be directly responsible for implementing actions and providing support to communities and jurisdictions that have life and death implications.
The additional level of stress associated with these responsibilities requires mental and emotional strength.
Must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access.
Must be able to maintain the clearance throughout 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
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
Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Responsibilities

Leading the development, implementation, and management of a modern, progressive, and practical exercise program to ensure readiness across the state.
Overseeing, coordinating, and evaluating jurisdictional exercise activities across all Alaska boroughs and communities representing over 90% of the state's population, ensuring a unified and effective emergency response framework.